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. ☕💭
There’s a shelf in my brain, a dusty one too,Stacked with old worries—some vintage, some new.A few labelled “Regrets”, one “What-ifs” in blue,And a whole box marked “Stuff I Can’t Undo.”So, I rolled up my sleeves, grabbed a mop made of hope,To tidy those thoughts that made it hard to cope.Tossed out old grudges—expired, stale... Continue Reading →
Have you ever replayed an argument in your head so many times that it deserves an Oscar nomination? You know, that imaginary courtroom inside your mind where you’re both the lawyer and the judge—winning every time. Yet somehow, despite your repeated victories, you still feel heavy. Why? Because grudges are like emotional dumbbells—you think you’re... 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 noticed how your brain secretly moonlights as a full-time film director? One minute, you’re sipping your morning coffee in peace… and the next, you’ve imagined a dramatic argument that hasn’t even happened yet! Welcome to your personal production house — Overthinking Studios Pvt. Ltd., where you are the writer, actor, director, and... Continue Reading →
Have you ever woken up, stared at your to-do list, and thought, “Maybe I’ll just start tomorrow?” Don’t worry — you’re not lazy. You’re just out of shape… mentally. Because here’s the truth nobody told us in school: motivation isn’t magic — it’s a muscle. And just like your abs (that you swear you’ll find... Continue Reading →
Life is messy, life is sweet,Like ice cream melting in the heat.I plan my day with perfect grace—Then trip on socks all over the place.I make to-do lists, oh so neat,But chaos laughs, “You can’t compete!”Emails pile up, kids start to scream,There goes my so-called ‘peaceful dream.’I tell myself, “You’re mentally strong,”Then lose my calm... 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 →
When the city hum fades to a whispering breeze,And worries melt under swaying trees,The sky wears smiles in shades of blue,And time decides—“I’ll slow down too.”A squirrel holds meetings on mango trees,While butterflies gossip with honeybees,A brook hums tunes with no degree,Yet sings of joy far better than we.Shoes feel shy; they slip away,As toes... Continue Reading →
Who is your favorite historical figure? . "ಭಯವಿಲ್ಲದೆ ನುಡಿ, ಅಜ್ಞಾನವಿಲ್ಲದೆ ನುಡಿ, ದ್ವೇಷವಿಲ್ಲದೆ ನುಡಿ."“Speak without fear, speak without ignorance, speak without hatred.” In pages worn and ink now pale,I found a fire, steady, hale.Not a warrior with sword or steed—But a pen, a dream, and fearless creed.He spoke of Rama not in gold,But as a man—strong,... 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 →
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 →
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? Negative feelings are like uninvited guests at a party—they show up unannounced, refuse to leave, and sometimes even eat all the cake. But instead of letting them ruin the fun, why not learn to dance with them?A friend once told me, “After every night, there... Continue Reading →
What is the last thing you learned? Life is full of surprises, and so is learning. The last thing I learned wasn’t from a book, a podcast, or an expert—it came from an unexpected source: my three-year-old throwing a tantrum over a banana.Yes, you read that right. She wanted a peeled banana but refused to... 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 →
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