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. ☕💭
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 →
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? Life is a relentless teacher, throwing us lessons when we least expect them—sometimes in the form of opportunities, other times as challenges, and occasionally as embarrassing moments we’d rather forget. But hey, what’s growth without a little discomfort? Lesson 1: Independence is Power “Rely on yourself,... Continue Reading →
You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do? The moment you hear fantastic news—be it a dream job, a long-awaited success, or a simple yet sweet surprise—what’s the first thing you do? Some might scream, others might jump in joy, but for me, the answer is simple: Praise God! “Gratitude... Continue Reading →
Describe a man who has positively impacted your life. They say every life is a canvas, and the people we meet are the colors that bring it to life. For me, one of the most vibrant and enduring hues comes from my aunt, my mom's sister. She's not just a relative; she's the Mona Lisa... Continue Reading →
Is your life today what you pictured a year ago? A year ago, I pictured me,Calm as the waves on a tranquil sea.Practicing skills, staying on track,Consistency strong, no turning back."Goodbye, procrastination!" I firmly said,Yet some tasks still linger, unmade bed.Life isn’t quite what I had planned,But it’s shaped by God’s guiding hand.Blessings abound, I... Continue Reading →
