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. ☕💭
In a world where children recognize app icons before bird calls, and where a blinking notification competes with a child’s laughter, parenting has quietly stepped into a new era. Screens are everywhere—not villains, but certainly not babysitters either. And as parents, we often forget one gentle truth:Childhood is not meant to be downloaded… it is... Continue Reading →
Friendship is a funny thing,It starts with a “Hi” and suddenly— ding!Two random humans, born in different nests,Decide, “Okay, this one… I like the best.”It grows like magic nobody planned,A silly joke, a helping hand.One shared samosa, two laughing fits,A lifetime bond begins in bits.They’re the people who hear your silent scream,And still say, “Chill…... Continue Reading →
Have you ever noticed how we humans behave like our phones?We come with default settings, and unless we manually go into the “Settings → Life → Upgrade,” we keep running on the same old version. The funniest part? We fear the update… even though we’re the ones who created half the limitations we’re stuck with!“The... Continue Reading →
Life taps your shoulder softly,Like a friend with secret news,Whispers, “Hey… enjoy this minute—Tomorrow’s still deciding what to choose.”We rush like we’re in marathonsNo one even asked us to run,Forgetting that half the joy of livingIs stopping to feel the sun.We save smiles like bank deposits,Use laughter in “limited edition,”But happiness isn’t a rare antique—It’s... Continue Reading →
We often introduce ourselves with job titles, family roles, or zodiac signs. But beneath the labels, beneath the clothes we stuffed back into the wardrobe hoping no one opens it… there lies the real architect of who we are:Our habits.We don’t become who we dream of —we become what we repeatedly do. “Your actions whisper,... Continue Reading →
I packed my dreams in a suitcase bright,Ready to chase the stars at night—But halfway there, I tripped on wonder,And life whispered, “Slow down and ponder.”I boarded a train called Someday Soon,But the view outside stole my tune—Mountains giggled, rivers winked,And suddenly my plans… well, shrank and shrank.I asked a stranger, “Are we there yet?”He... Continue Reading →
Anger is like Wi-Fi: it pops up suddenly, connects instantly, and if you don’t manage it well… everything around you starts buffering! We all get angry — parents, kids, bosses, even the peacefully sitting dog when you step on its tail. But staying cool in those heated moments is not just a skill; it’s a... Continue Reading →
Your brain’s a tiny gym, my friend,Where thoughts do push-ups end to end.Some thoughts lift joy, some lift despair—The trick is choosing which ones you wear.Negativity? Oh, that lazy guy!Always lounging, eating fries.He whispers, “Why try? Just give up.”But positivity shows up doing sit-ups!Your mind is like a garden patch,Where every thought grows batch by... Continue Reading →
Life often feels like a marathon we never signed up for. Deadlines chase us, kids outrun us, and our own goals keep waving from far away like, “Hey! Remember me?”And in the middle of all this chaos, there’s one tiny truth we often forget:“You don’t need to do everything today. You just need to move…... Continue Reading →
If failure were a guest, most children today would pretend they’re not home. They’d hide behind the sofa, switch off the lights, and whisper, “Shhh… maybe it’ll go away!”But here’s the truth we learned the hard way as adults: failure never goes away… it walks in anyway, and usually makes itself comfortable.And that’s not a... Continue Reading →
If life were a movie, most of us wait for that dramatic background music — a big turning point, a life-changing speech, or some magical overnight transformation.But in reality?Life changes when nobody is watching.Life changes in slippers, with messy hair, unfinished to-do lists, and the last sip of cold tea.Small habits are like silent ninjas.They... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, “screen time” meant sitting in front of a bulky TV while your mom yelled from the kitchen, “Don’t sit too close!” Fast-forward to now — everyone’s sitting close… to every kind of screen imaginable. From tablets to smart fridges (that know when you finish the ice cream 😅), the digital world... Continue Reading →
I made a plan last Sunday noon,Not coffee with friends, not Netflix soon.Just me and me — a quiet spree,No notifications, just honesty.I brewed my thoughts like morning tea,Strong, a bit bitter, but truly me.I asked my heart, “Hey, what’s your dream?”It whispered softly, “Don’t forget your gleam.”I laughed at myself — oh, what a... Continue Reading →
Somewhere between answering emails, juggling deadlines, replying to WhatsApp groups you didn’t sign up for, and convincing yourself that this weekend you’ll finally rest—you forget one simple truth: you are not a machine. You are human, and even the strongest minds need a pit stop before they burn out on the highway of routine.A mental... Continue Reading →
There’s a phase many parents know all too well — when your child confidently declares, “I know that!” before you’ve even finished your sentence.You could be explaining why the moon looks bigger some nights or why broccoli is good for health, and there it comes — the proud, pre-installed “I know that.”And you stand there,... Continue Reading →
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