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. ☕💭
Somewhere between our first crayon drawing and our latest WhatsApp status, a quiet craving was born — the need to be seen, heard, and most importantly… approved. Validation is that invisible applause we don’t hear, but deeply feel.Ever noticed how a simple “well done” can brighten your entire day, while silence can make you question... Continue Reading →
There’s a tiny, overenthusiastic security guard living inside your head. No uniform, no badge—just a whistle, a flashlight, and a dramatic flair for overreaction. The moment something feels off, this guard doesn’t politely knock—oh no—it kicks the door open.“Alert! Alert! Something is wrong!” it shouts, even if the “wrong” is just someone cutting you in... 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’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 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 →
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 →
Have you ever noticed something strange about stress? The moment you most need your brain, it quietly walks out for a coffee break.You enter a room confidently, ready to speak… and suddenly your mind becomes an empty whiteboard.Someone asks a simple question… and your brain responds with silence so loud that even Google couldn’t help.Congratulations.... Continue Reading →
There is something strangely exhausting about people who are always performing.Not the artists. Not the actors on stage. I mean the everyday “Oscar winners” who wake up, stretch dramatically, and put on a personality like it’s their favorite outfit of the day.At first, it’s impressive.They say the perfect things. Laugh at the perfect volume. Post... Continue Reading →
They say, “First impression is the best impression.”Honestly? I would like to return that sentence to the sender.If first impressions were always correct, half of us would be permanently misunderstood and the other half would need apology letters printed in bulk.Apparently, I have what people call “the arrogant face.” You know the one — calm... Continue Reading →
What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you need more motivation… but because you’re carrying too much of who you used to be?What if the life you want is waiting patiently — not for you to add something new — but for you to finally put something down?Here’s something no one tells you... Continue Reading →
We live in a world where criticism travels faster than appreciation. If negativity had a delivery app, it would promise “10-minute delivery or free anxiety.” One small mistake? Highlighted. One hundred good deeds? Quietly archived somewhere in the universe’s forgotten folder.It’s strange, isn’t it? Our mind can remember one harsh comment from 2012 but forget... Continue Reading →
Stress is like that uninvited guest who comes without calling, eats your snacks, and refuses to leave. One minute you’re calmly folding clothes, the next you’re dramatically questioning your life choices because someone moved your charger. “Relax,” they say. As if calmness is kept in the fridge next to leftover curry!But here’s the truth: stress... Continue Reading →
Criticism is that unexpected guest who rings the doorbell just when your house—and ego—are slightly messy. It rarely arrives with flowers. It usually comes holding a magnifying glass. The first instinct? Hide. Defend. Pretend we are “not at home.” But what if, instead, we opened the door and said, “Come in. Sit down. Teach me... Continue Reading →
Have you ever noticed how our mind deserves an Olympic medal for high jump? It doesn’t walk to conclusions. It doesn’t jog. It leaps. Without warm-up. Without stretching. Straight into drama.Someone doesn’t reply to your message?“Oh, they’re ignoring me.”Your friend walks past without smiling?“She’s upset with me.”A colleague sounds serious?“He must be angry.”Our mind is... Continue Reading →
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