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. ☕💭
In today’s fast-forward world, where emails never sleep and deadlines chase dreams, one thing quietly slips through the cracks—playtime and storytime with our children. We often think a trip to the mall or a toy on payday replaces those moments. But kids don’t remember the price tags—they remember the presence. “Children spell love as T-I-M-E.”... Continue Reading →
I made a plan last Sunday noon,Not coffee with friends, not Netflix soon.Just me and me — a quiet spree,No notifications, just honesty.I brewed my thoughts like morning tea,Strong, a bit bitter, but truly me.I asked my heart, “Hey, what’s your dream?”It whispered softly, “Don’t forget your gleam.”I laughed at myself — oh, what a... Continue Reading →
We live in a world where our phones are never out of sight, our Wi-Fi signals stronger than our social ties, and our hearts ping more often than they beat. Technology has indeed made life convenient—one click to shop, one tap to talk, one swipe to love. But somewhere in between, we lost the art... Continue Reading →
Remember when neighbors borrowed sugar, not Wi-Fi passwords? When people asked “How are you?” and actually waited for the answer? Somewhere between urgent emails and Insta reels, we misplaced something precious — empathy, the ability to truly understand and feel what another person is going through.Today, we live in a world where everyone’s sprinting —... Continue Reading →
My mind is a cooker, the whistle’s on delay,Thoughts keep bubbling—oh, they don’t go away!Deadlines are cumin seeds popping in oil,While worries are onions that refuse to broil.Each morning I wake with a to-do stew,Add a pinch of guilt, and anxiety too.Emails, errands, endless chatter,Life’s recipe—oh what a clatter!“Relax,” they say, “don’t take stress!”As if... Continue Reading →
Somewhere between answering emails, juggling deadlines, replying to WhatsApp groups you didn’t sign up for, and convincing yourself that this weekend you’ll finally rest—you forget one simple truth: you are not a machine. You are human, and even the strongest minds need a pit stop before they burn out on the highway of routine.A mental... Continue Reading →
One day I wake up and feel — ah, work from home is a blessing!No travel, no traffic, no boss hovering, no dressing!Again another moment — I stare at the screen and sigh,“Am I working from home… or living at work?” — oh my!Neither fully at home, nor fully at office I stand,Caught somewhere between... Continue Reading →
There’s a phase many parents know all too well — when your child confidently declares, “I know that!” before you’ve even finished your sentence.You could be explaining why the moon looks bigger some nights or why broccoli is good for health, and there it comes — the proud, pre-installed “I know that.”And you stand there,... Continue Reading →
When crayons become magic wands,And walls turn into fairy lands,When mud pies are five-star cuisine,And giggles rule the in-between—Let them be little, let them play,Don’t rush them to grow today.Their world’s still painted in wonder’s hue,Each question starts with, “But why can’t I too?”We teach them math, we teach them speed,But forget they only need—A... Continue Reading →
They say life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.But let’s be honest—those breathtaking moments don’t happen every day. Sometimes, it’s just spilled coffee, traffic jams, and that one slipper that always goes missing when you’re late. Yet, somehow, these tiny, ordinary slices... Continue Reading →
I feel things are going good, oh what a pleasant scare,Like calm before a toddler’s tantrum — peace too rare!I smile at joy, then squint — “Wait, what’s the catch?”Happiness feels borrowed, like socks that don’t quite match.All things slip like sand from hand, that’s life’s grand show,You tighten your grip — whoosh! there it... Continue Reading →
Perfection—what a fancy little trap wrapped in glitter and self-doubt!We chase it like a butterfly, thinking if we just try a bit harder, we’ll finally catch it. But by the time we almost do, it flutters away, leaving us holding… an empty net and a missed deadline.The truth is simple yet revolutionary: done is better... Continue Reading →
There’s a storm in her brain, a circus on loop,Ideas cartwheel, and thoughts — somersault in a group!She hums when she studies, she dances when still,Her “focus” is a traveler, roaming at will.“Sit straight!” I plead, “Just finish your sum!”She nods… then forgets why her fingers went numb.A pencil’s a rocket, a book’s now a... Continue Reading →
Remember the time when our biggest classroom distraction was passing chits or sneaking a comic book inside a textbook? Fast forward to today—our children are learning algebra on tablets, editing videos on apps we can’t even pronounce, and asking ChatGPT for homework help while we’re still figuring out how to turn off the “caps lock”... Continue Reading →
If life were a movie, it would definitely fall under the unpredictable drama-comedy category — with surprise plot twists, random guest appearances, and moments that make you laugh, cry, and question your snack choices. One day you’re dancing in the rain, and the next, you’re Googling, “Why is everything happening to me?”But here’s the truth... Continue Reading →
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