Welcome to Sharon’s Read and Reflect — a cozy corner for curious minds and wandering thoughts! ✨ I’m Sharon Clara Fernandes, someone who believes reading adds wings to the mind and writing gives it a voice. 📚 Here, I pour my thoughts, a dash of humor, and a sprinkle of reflection into every piece I write. The more we read, the more we grow — and I’m learning right along with you! So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s journey through words together. ☕💭
What’s something you’d love to see in the future, but know you probably won’t live to witness? There is something strangely beautiful about being human.We plant trees whose shade we may never sit under. We save old photographs for grandchildren we may never meet. We write letters, build schools, tell stories, and leave recipes behind—all... Continue Reading →
Do you believe in minimalism? Minimalism is often mistaken for white walls, two chairs, and a house that looks afraid of decoration. But real minimalism begins in a far more crowded place — the mind.Mental minimalism is deleting invisible tabs constantly running in the background:“What will people think?”“Did I reply properly?”“Why did I say that... Continue Reading →
Today, I was sitting with my 7-year-old son, going through his notebook. Like most parents, I want him to do well in school and build good habits.His handwriting, however, looked like a group of overly enthusiastic ants had decided to organize a relay race across the page.With the best intention, I said,“Your handwriting should be... Continue Reading →
Go on a walk today and share a photo of something that catches your eye. Today, while the world was busy racing somewhere important, the sun quietly sat near the edge of the road like an old grandfather waiting for no one in particular.No notifications.No deadlines.No “urgent meeting.”Just a pink-orange ball hanging lazily in the... Continue Reading →
Today, in the middle of mindless scrolling — between forwarded jokes, school updates, and “good morning” flowers — something made me stop.A friend’s WhatsApp status."When you are young, you prefer to be surrounded by chatter. Become a parent, and you understand how truly golden silence is — even if it's for a few minutes."I didn’t... Continue Reading →
There’s a strange guilt attached to doing nothing.You sit down for a moment—just a moment—and suddenly your brain whispers, “Shouldn’t you be doing something productive?” As if breathing itself needs a deadline.But here’s the irony: the brain that pushes you to keep going is the very one quietly craving a pause. “Rest is not a... Continue Reading →
It happened in a moment so small, it could have slipped through time unnoticed—like an extra spoon of sugar in tea. But instead, it stayed.Recently, a friend looked at me and said, “That wasn’t you… that felt impulsive.”And just like that, my brain—usually a calm, well-behaved librarian—was suddenly accused of throwing a chair across the... Continue Reading →
We humans are exceptional starters. Give us a Monday, a new notebook, a fresh year, or even a random 3:17 PM burst of motivation—and boom! A new life begins. Gym memberships are bought, journals are opened, diets are declared, and dreams are loudly announced.But somewhere between “Day 1” and “One day,” things quietly fall apart.... Continue Reading →
In a world where even your neighbor’s cat seems to have an opinion, reacting has become a full-time job. Notifications ping, opinions fly, comparisons creep in like uninvited guests at a wedding buffet—and there we are, mentally replying to everything like unpaid customer service agents of life.But here’s a quiet rebellion: we don’t have to... Continue Reading →
There are days when your mind feels like a browser with 47 tabs open, three of them frozen, and you have no idea where the music is coming from. That, my friend, is brain fog—an uninvited guest that shows up without knocking and refuses to leave even after you’ve offered it tea. “Clarity isn’t lost... Continue Reading →
Somewhere along the way, we started believing we are superheroes—with one hand replying to emails, another stirring a curry, eyes glued to a WhatsApp message, and the brain… well, apparently running a full marathon.But here’s the plot twist: our brain isn’t multitasking. It’s just panic-switching in style.“Doing many things at once is the art of... Continue Reading →
Easter is not just a date on the calendar—it is a quiet revolution that begins in an empty tomb and echoes into our messy, everyday lives. If Christmas is the grand welcome, Easter is the powerful reminder that the story didn’t end in silence… it rose.Let’s be honest—most of us approach life like a Monday... Continue Reading →
Somewhere between our first crayon drawing and our latest WhatsApp status, a quiet craving was born — the need to be seen, heard, and most importantly… approved. Validation is that invisible applause we don’t hear, but deeply feel.Ever noticed how a simple “well done” can brighten your entire day, while silence can make you question... Continue Reading →
“The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.” The first time I read that, I didn’t feel inspired… I felt slightly offended. Because honestly, isn’t revenge supposed to be satisfying? A little dramatic? Maybe even with background music?But the quote lingers. Like that one relative who refuses to leave after dinner.We live in... Continue Reading →
There’s a tiny, overenthusiastic security guard living inside your head. No uniform, no badge—just a whistle, a flashlight, and a dramatic flair for overreaction. The moment something feels off, this guard doesn’t politely knock—oh no—it kicks the door open.“Alert! Alert! Something is wrong!” it shouts, even if the “wrong” is just someone cutting you in... Continue Reading →
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