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. ☕💭
What does it truly mean to be a good person? In a world where kindness is sometimes mistaken for weakness and boundaries are labelled selfishness, discover the art of being compassionate without losing yourself. Explore 10 simple ways to become a better person, protect your mental peace, respect boundaries, and learn that you don't need everyone's approval to be proud of who you are.
Not every morning begins with peaceful rituals and picture-perfect moments. Sometimes, it begins with school bags, missing notebooks, endless to-do lists, and coffee waiting patiently to be sipped. A heartfelt, humorous reflection on the beautiful chaos of motherhood, the demands of work, and finding little moments of grace in an ordinary morning.
Not everything in life needs fixing, chasing, or explaining. Sometimes, the wisest thing we can do is pause, step back, and let life unfold in its own time. Discover the underrated art of knowing when to leave things alone.
What does it truly mean to feel alive? Perhaps happiness isn't hidden in grand achievements or extraordinary moments, but in quiet mornings, unexpected laughter, the joy of our own company and the courage to accept life as it is. A heartfelt reflection on finding magic in ordinary days and embracing the beautiful imperfections of life.
What happens when a genie grants you just one wish and your mind has a thousand competing desires? Between dreams of endless possibilities and the longing for a peaceful, balanced life, discover the humorous chaos of wishful thinking and the beautiful truth that sometimes, the greatest luxury in life is simply finding peace amid the madness.
Ever felt mentally exhausted, overwhelmed by responsibilities, or stuck between unfinished dreams and everyday demands? Explore the quiet struggle of mental fog, the beauty of slowing down, and the gentle power of finding stillness, embracing self-care, and beginning again.
Are you a lifelong learner? Before anyone asks what I do for a living, I hope they ask me something far more interesting: "Are you a lifelong learner?" My answer arrives before the question is finished—Yes. Without a doubt.Learning has never felt like homework to me. It feels like opening a window in a room... Continue Reading →
What’s a book you think deserves a sequel? Some books are strangely dishonest. They politely write "The End," yet refuse to leave our hearts.Days later, while sipping tea, waiting at a traffic signal, or searching for the TV remote that has mysteriously disappeared into another dimension, their characters quietly return. They sit beside us, asking... Continue Reading →
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? If someone gave me a choice to live anywhere in the world, my younger self wouldn't even pause."Switzerland," she'd say.And honestly, I blame Bollywood. After watching ** (DDLJ)**, I was convinced that happiness lived somewhere between snow-covered mountains, emerald meadows, and tiny wooden... Continue Reading →
Is a little chaos actually good for us? I've been thinking about this lately, and strangely, I feel the answer is yes.Not the kind of chaos that hurts people or turns life upside down. Just the little, unexpected messes that interrupt our perfectly planned days. The kind we complain about in the moment but smile... Continue Reading →
Who is your favorite blogger to follow? Today's topic made me pause for a moment. Who is my favourite blogger? At first, I thought of well-known names and popular websites. But the more I reflected on it, the more I realised that my answer had very little to do with fame.My favourite blogger isn't necessarily... Continue Reading →
Go on a walk today and share a photo of something that catches your eye. Today, while the world was busy racing somewhere important, the sun quietly sat near the edge of the road like an old grandfather waiting for no one in particular.No notifications.No deadlines.No “urgent meeting.”Just a pink-orange ball hanging lazily in the... Continue Reading →
We humans are exceptional starters. Give us a Monday, a new notebook, a fresh year, or even a random 3:17 PM burst of motivation—and boom! A new life begins. Gym memberships are bought, journals are opened, diets are declared, and dreams are loudly announced.But somewhere between “Day 1” and “One day,” things quietly fall apart.... Continue Reading →
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 →
If your brain came with a manual, most of us would have lost it somewhere between school homework and adult responsibilities. Yet here we are—walking around with the most advanced supercomputer ever created, using it mainly to remember passwords, overthink conversations from 2009, and decide what to cook for dinner.Let’s be honest. “We own a... Continue Reading →
