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 would your past self think of the person you are today? A heartfelt reflection on patience, optimism, resilience, and the quiet victories that shape us into stronger, wiser versions of ourselves. Because sometimes, the greatest achievement is not giving up when life gets difficult.
What do crocheting, psychology, and Excel have in common? They are all little lessons in the lifelong journey of learning. Discover why no single online course can be called the best when every new skill teaches us something different about life, growth, and the person we are becoming.
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.
A simple philosophy guides my life: choose positivity, practise kindness, and lead with empathy. Because sometimes, the smallest act of goodness can leave the biggest light behind.
What is one way you have grown this year? One of the most important ways I have grown this year has nothing to do with promotions, productivity hacks, or learning a new skill. It has everything to do with something far less visible: I finally started putting down emotional baggage that was never mine to... Continue Reading →
Today, I was sitting with my 7-year-old son, going through his notebook. Like most parents, I want him to do well in school and build good habits.His handwriting, however, looked like a group of overly enthusiastic ants had decided to organize a relay race across the page.With the best intention, I said,“Your handwriting should be... Continue Reading →
There’s a strange guilt attached to doing nothing.You sit down for a moment—just a moment—and suddenly your brain whispers, “Shouldn’t you be doing something productive?” As if breathing itself needs a deadline.But here’s the irony: the brain that pushes you to keep going is the very one quietly craving a pause. “Rest is not a... Continue Reading →
It happened in a moment so small, it could have slipped through time unnoticed—like an extra spoon of sugar in tea. But instead, it stayed.Recently, a friend looked at me and said, “That wasn’t you… that felt impulsive.”And just like that, my brain—usually a calm, well-behaved librarian—was suddenly accused of throwing a chair across the... Continue Reading →
In a world where even your neighbor’s cat seems to have an opinion, reacting has become a full-time job. Notifications ping, opinions fly, comparisons creep in like uninvited guests at a wedding buffet—and there we are, mentally replying to everything like unpaid customer service agents of life.But here’s a quiet rebellion: we don’t have to... Continue Reading →
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 →
“The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.” The first time I read that, I didn’t feel inspired… I felt slightly offended. Because honestly, isn’t revenge supposed to be satisfying? A little dramatic? Maybe even with background music?But the quote lingers. Like that one relative who refuses to leave after dinner.We live in... 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 →
There comes a moment in every busy day when even the most social soul quietly whispers, “Can everyone… just pause?” Not out of irritation, but out of an unspoken longing—to meet oneself.Our mind, much like a phone running too many apps, heats up with constant conversations, responsibilities, and notifications. Alone time is its airplane mode.... Continue Reading →
There is an ongoing silent debate inside every human being. No microphones, no audience—just two powerful voices trying to outsmart each other: the heart and the mind.The mind clears its throat first. Logical, well-dressed, and armed with spreadsheets of past experiences, it says, “Let’s be practical. Think long-term. Avoid unnecessary drama.”The heart, on the other... Continue Reading →
