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’s something beautifully inconvenient about the human brain. Out of all the intelligent, logical, problem-solving abilities it possesses, it still occasionally behaves like a hopeless romantic who forgot to read the instruction manual of reality.You know the feeling.That quiet pull toward someone.That unnecessary smile when their name pops up.That strange comfort in just being around... 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 →
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 →
There is a salary that never appears in our bank accounts, yet it fills our hearts instantly. It is not credited on the first of every month. It does not require tax deduction. It comes in simple words:“Good job.”“I noticed your effort.”“Thank you.”Appreciation is the invisible currency of human motivation.Imagine an office where reports are... Continue Reading →
Life is like a mobile phone with many apps running — work app, family app, responsibilities app, “pretend I’m fine” app. But somewhere in between, there must be that one friend who is your charging cable. Without them, you may function… but only at 3%.Friends are not just people we laugh with. They are our... Continue Reading →
There is a tiny word that weighs nothing yet carries mountains.“Thank you.”It doesn’t glitter like expensive gifts. It doesn’t make dramatic entrances. It quietly walks into a room and rearranges the air.Have you noticed how a simple “thank you” can straighten someone’s tired shoulders? The shopkeeper who has been standing all day suddenly smiles wider.... Continue Reading →
We live in a world where opinions travel faster than light and patience walks barefoot.Someone is late — irresponsible.Someone is quiet — arrogant.Someone says no — rude.Judgment is quick. Understanding takes effort. “We judge in seconds what took someone years to survive.” It’s almost funny how confidently we create stories in our minds. We become... Continue Reading →
Trust is like your favorite coffee mug. You use it every day without thinking. It sits in your hand comfortably. But the day it slips and cracks, even if you glue it back together, you still check it for leaks before pouring hot coffee again.That’s how trust works between people.Once broken, it doesn’t simply return... Continue Reading →
There was a time—not in the Stone Age, but in the early millennial classroom—when love in school came with a warning label.If a girl and a boy spoke for more than three minutes, the entire class would behave like investigative journalists. If someone had a “partner,” it was treated less like a friendship and more... Continue Reading →
There is a strange kind of silence that only exists after you leave an office—not the peaceful kind, but the kind that hums with memories. The chair beside me is still warm in my mind. The desk still smells like shared coffee. The laughter still echoes somewhere between lunch breaks and deadlines.Office colleagues are not... Continue Reading →
Every New Year, people around the world sit with shiny planners, colourful pens, and an energy level that could power an entire city. Resolutions are declared with dramatic flair—“This year, I will be calmer, sleep better, and finally master work–life balance!” But by mid-January, motivation slowly turns into negotiation. Suddenly, we’re saying things like, “Let... Continue Reading →
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the invisible Wi-Fi between your mind and your heart. When it works well, life feels smoother; when it glitches, even a simple “good morning” can turn into a full-blown argument. Daniel Goleman, in his famous book Emotional Intelligence, says, “If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand… then no matter how smart... Continue Reading →
Somewhere between scrolling and sighing, we forgot a very important life skill: minding our own magic.We create something—an idea, a post, a painting, a plan—and before it even finishes breathing, we drag it into the crowded marketplace of comparison. Suddenly, our newborn thought looks underdressed next to someone else’s perfectly styled success.Comparison is that uninvited... Continue Reading →
We live in a world that claps loudly for destinations but whispers politely about journeys. The moment you reach the top, people cheer. But when you’re halfway up, slightly breathless, questioning your life choices and holding a coffee like it’s emotional support — no one really notices.And that’s unfair.Because the halfway-you is doing the hardest... Continue Reading →
There’s always that one friend—not the loudest in your photo frame,not the fanciest in your contact list,but the one whose presence feels likea Wi-Fi signal for your soul—strong, stable, and always reconnectingeven after life’s network drops.They’re the friend who knowsyour real laugh,the one that sounds like a pressure cooker whistlemixed with a burst of pure... Continue Reading →
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