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. ☕💭
Ever noticed how two people can face the same situation, yet one calls it “a disaster” while the other says, “a lesson”? That’s the magic (and sometimes madness) of thoughts — the invisible paintbrush that colours your world.If life were a canvas, your thoughts would be the strokes that decide whether it becomes a masterpiece... Continue Reading →
Let’s face it — life today feels like a never-ending episode of “Who Wants to Be Stressed for No Reason?”From juggling deadlines, kids, family, and phones that refuse to stop buzzing, we’ve somehow normalized exhaustion as an achievement. We sip our morning coffee like it’s liquid hope and still wonder why peace feels like an... Continue Reading →
Struggle — a word that makes most of us roll our eyes, sigh dramatically, and wish for an easier life. But here’s the plot twist: the struggle isn’t your enemy; it’s your secret personal trainer — shaping your strength, resilience, and character quietly behind the scenes.“A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled... Continue Reading →
Have you ever watched a toddler learning to walk? They fall, bump into the sofa, trip over air (yes, air!), yet somehow keep going with the determination of a tiny superhero. Now imagine if adults had that same energy every time life knocked them down. We’d all be unstoppable!That, my friend, is the power of... Continue Reading →
Have you ever stood in front of the mirror and wondered, “Is this the same person who swore last night to wake up early, meditate, and drink green juice?”Yeah… me too.Some mornings, we wake up ready to conquer the world. Other days, we just want to conquer the urge to throw our alarm clock out... Continue Reading →
Have you ever waited for the perfect time to start something — when your desk is clean, your mind is calm, your confidence is high, and Mercury is not in retrograde?If yes, congratulations — you’ve officially joined the world’s largest invisible club: The Perfectionist Procrastinators Society. Don’t worry, membership is free… and lifelong, unless you... Continue Reading →
Have you ever stared at your laptop screen wondering — “Is this spreadsheet slowly stealing my soul?”Or maybe caught yourself replying to office emails while half-asleep, accidentally ending a message to your mom with “Warm regards.”If yes, congratulations — you’re officially a working professional. That rare breed of human who can survive back-to-back meetings, juggle... Continue Reading →
List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? There are books you read, and there are books that read you. Some pages don’t just flip; they flip you. If I had to line up the literary giants that left footprints on my heart, my top three would be: The Bible, The Monk... Continue Reading →
Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. It was one of those ordinary afternoons after school—the sun was merciless, the dust danced around in the air like it had nowhere else to be, and I, a frail fourth-grader with a head as hot as my math textbook, trudged down... Continue Reading →
Ever felt mentally exhausted despite doing “nothing”? Like your brain is running the Delhi Marathon while your body’s just lying on the sofa watching Koffee with Karan reruns? You're not alone—mental health isn't just about avoiding breakdowns; it's about building daily habits that help you thrive, not just survive.We do yoga for the body, but... Continue Reading →
With every read, like, and share, you’ve gifted me encouragement wrapped in kindness.My heart dances with joy as Sharon’s Read and Reflect celebrates its first 100 shining stars.This milestone feels like a gentle hug from the universe, whispering that words truly matter. Thank you for pausing in your busy lives to walk beside me through... Continue Reading →
Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. Thousands of thoughts jostled in my mind like kids at a birthday party eyeing the last piece of cake. But when someone asked me to jot down the first thought that comes to mind, there was a pause—like my brain hit the snooze button on... Continue Reading →
Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. They say life teaches the best lessons outside the classroom. But on one Teacher’s Day in grade 10, I learned something even my textbooks couldn’t capture — a syllabus-free chapter on kindness, taught by a stranger whose name I never knew.The morning... Continue Reading →
Ash Wednesday arrives like that one strict teacher from school—reminding us to behave, reflect, and straighten up our act. It’s the official start of Lent, a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. But let’s be honest: while some people take it super seriously, others just try to survive without chocolate or coffee for 40 days... Continue Reading →
How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? From childhood, I have been an eternal optimist. I never give up, always giving my best shot with 100% of what I can do.As a child, I once tried building a sandcastle so grand that it could rival the pyramids. But the... Continue Reading →
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