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. ☕💭
There is an ongoing silent debate inside every human being. No microphones, no audience—just two powerful voices trying to outsmart each other: the heart and the mind.The mind clears its throat first. Logical, well-dressed, and armed with spreadsheets of past experiences, it says, “Let’s be practical. Think long-term. Avoid unnecessary drama.”The heart, on the other... Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever heard your children argue over who touched whose imaginary boundary line on the sofa, congratulations—you are officially raising siblings.Siblings don’t just fight. They perform. One moment they are sharing snacks like saints, and the next moment they are debating ownership of a pencil like it’s ancestral property.“Why does he always take my... Continue Reading →
There’s a strange magic in conversations that don’t check your ID before entering your soul.You could be twenty or fifty, from a different city, culture, or even a completely different life script—and yet, when the vibe matches, it feels like you’ve known each other since your souls were in kindergarten together.Because real connection doesn’t ask,... Continue Reading →
Somewhere between “I don’t want to go to school” and “What if something bad happens?” lies a world we often underestimate—our child’s anxiety. It doesn’t always knock loudly; sometimes it sneaks in disguised as tummy aches, sudden tears, or that mysterious “I just don’t feel like it.”Parenting, as it turns out, is not just about... Continue Reading →
Somewhere between packing lunch boxes, answering office calls, finding missing socks, and remembering who likes less sugar in their milk, a silent myth is born — “A good mother is always available.”It sounds noble. It feels right. But let’s be honest… it’s also a little dangerous.Because being “always available” often means being always exhausted.And exhaustion... Continue Reading →
Have you ever worn someone else’s sunglasses and wondered why the world suddenly looked suspiciously dramatic? Too dark, too yellow, too… unnecessary? That’s exactly what our mind does—except instead of Ray-Bans, it prefers filters like fear, jealousy, and greed.And trust me, these are not designer pieces.Fear, for instance, is that overprotective friend who whispers, “Don’t... Continue Reading →
There is something quietly magical about a pencil. Not loud like a keyboard, not permanent like a pen, but patient… forgiving… almost wise.A pencil doesn’t argue when you make a mistake. It simply waits.“A pencil never says, ‘You’re wrong.’ It whispers, ‘Try again.’”Think about that for a moment. In a world where people are quick... Continue Reading →
There’s a tiny, uninvited guest that quietly moves into our hearts the day someone we love rearranges their priorities. It doesn’t knock. It doesn’t introduce itself. It just sits there, sipping on our thoughts and whispering, “You’ve been replaced.”We call it jealousy. Or insecurity. But honestly, it’s just love feeling a little lost.“I’m not upset... Continue Reading →
There are people in my lifeWho feel like exhale after a long breath,Like removing tight shoes after a tiring day,Comfort, without announcement.With them, I don’t arrange my words,They fall—messy, honest, real,And somehow, they still understandWhat even I struggle to explain.“I’m fine” never fools them,They read the silence between my sentences,They hear the pause, not just... Continue Reading →
There are wars fought with swords, wars fought with words… and then there are wars fought silently inside the human heart. The third one, unfortunately, has the highest population.Emotional conflict is like having two roommates in your mind who absolutely cannot stand each other. One says, “Be strong.” The other whispers, “Just cry a little.”... Continue Reading →
Expectations are funny little things. They arrive quietly, sit comfortably in our hearts, and behave as if they own the place. At first, they feel harmless—almost sweet. After all, what is love without expectation? A mother expects her child to call. A friend expects a message on their birthday. A partner expects understanding after a... Continue Reading →
The other day, while chatting with a friend over a casual conversation, I asked a very common question: “So, what are your plans next?”He smiled and replied calmly, “I would rather not share that… let my success speak.”For a moment, I was surprised. We are so used to sharing everything—our goals, our dreams, our next... Continue Reading →
For years, I had a very serious plan.Step 1: Get a tattoo.Step 2: Decide which tattoo.Step 3: Panic.Step 4: Postpone.And repeat Step 4 for… well… several years.Some people wake up one day and spontaneously get a tattoo. I, on the other hand, treated the decision like writing a PhD thesis. I researched symbols, fonts, meanings,... Continue Reading →
Work from home has changed many things. Our office desks are now dining tables, meetings happen in pyjamas, and the daily commute has been reduced to walking from the bedroom to the laptop.Convenient? Absolutely.But there is one tiny challenge that quietly sneaks into this comfortable setup — building real friendships with colleagues you have never... Continue Reading →
Inside every human being lives a small courtroom. The heart is the emotional lawyer, the mind is the logical judge, and our thoughts are witnesses who often contradict each other. And unfortunately, the hearing never seems to end.One part of you says, “Let it go.”Another whispers, “But what if I was right?”And suddenly you are... Continue Reading →
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