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. ☕💭
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 →
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 →
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 →
Somewhere between searching for your misplaced spectacles and realizing you actually enjoy quiet evenings more than loud parties, forty arrives. Not with fireworks. Not with a dramatic announcement. It simply knocks on the door and says, “Hello, I’m here… and by the way, life is just getting interesting.”People often whisper about forty as if it’s... Continue Reading →
If scientists ever invent a machine that measures human cravings, I am quite sure one thing will top the list — not pizza, not chocolate, not even Wi-Fi — but love.Yes, love.Human beings seem to carry an invisible bowl inside their hearts that constantly whispers, “Refill, please.”From the moment a baby is born, the first... Continue Reading →
Someone once said, “Raising children prepares you for many things… except dealing with grown-ups.”And honestly, the more we interact with adults, the more we realise something amusing: handling children is often far easier than handling adults.Children cry loudly when they are upset. Adults smile politely while silently building emotional volcanoes.Children fight over a toy for... Continue Reading →
Every year on International Women’s Day, the internet blooms with appreciation. 🌸Posts appear everywhere — “Salute to strong women!”, “Cheers to multitasking queens!”, “Women can do everything!”And then come those familiar pictures.A smiling woman with eight hands. One holding a laptop, another stirring a pot, one carrying a baby, one answering a phone call, one... Continue Reading →
In a world obsessed with overnight success, viral fame, and “30-day transformation challenges,” the truth is a little less glamorous and a lot more sustainable. Success, surprisingly, is not built in grand moments. It is quietly stitched together by small habits that repeat themselves every day.As someone once wisely said, “Success is rarely a lightning... Continue Reading →
We live in a world where being “busy” has become a badge of honor. If you’re not tired, are you even trying? If your calendar has white spaces, are you wasting your potential?Hustle culture whispers seductively, “Sleep is for the weak. Rest later. Build now.”And we nod, sipping our third cup of coffee like it’s... Continue Reading →
Parenting books will teach you how to potty train, how to discipline, how to pack a balanced lunch box that looks like a Pinterest festival.But no one really teaches you how to build trust.And trust, my dear parent, is not built during annual vacations or birthday parties with balloon arches. It is built on a... Continue Reading →
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