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 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 →
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 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 →
Expectations are funny little things. They arrive quietly, sit comfortably in our hearts, and behave as if they own the place. At first, they feel harmless—almost sweet. After all, what is love without expectation? A mother expects her child to call. A friend expects a message on their birthday. A partner expects understanding after a... 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 →
Every year on International Women’s Day, the internet blooms with appreciation. 🌸Posts appear everywhere — “Salute to strong women!”, “Cheers to multitasking queens!”, “Women can do everything!”And then come those familiar pictures.A smiling woman with eight hands. One holding a laptop, another stirring a pot, one carrying a baby, one answering a phone call, one... Continue Reading →
In a world obsessed with overnight success, viral fame, and “30-day transformation challenges,” the truth is a little less glamorous and a lot more sustainable. Success, surprisingly, is not built in grand moments. It is quietly stitched together by small habits that repeat themselves every day.As someone once wisely said, “Success is rarely a lightning... 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 →
We live in a world where opinions travel faster than light and patience walks barefoot.Someone is late — irresponsible.Someone is quiet — arrogant.Someone says no — rude.Judgment is quick. Understanding takes effort. “We judge in seconds what took someone years to survive.” It’s almost funny how confidently we create stories in our minds. We become... Continue Reading →
Every New Year, people around the world sit with shiny planners, colourful pens, and an energy level that could power an entire city. Resolutions are declared with dramatic flair—“This year, I will be calmer, sleep better, and finally master work–life balance!” But by mid-January, motivation slowly turns into negotiation. Suddenly, we’re saying things like, “Let... Continue Reading →
If love is a warm hug, emotional boundaries are the cozy sweater that keeps that hug from turning into a chokehold. We often assume boundaries are fences built for strangers, but the truth is: we need the strongest boundaries with the people we love the most. Why? Because closeness without clarity becomes chaos.As the writer... Continue Reading →
If someone had asked me years ago, “Why are teachers so important?” I would have confidently said: “They guide, shape, inspire, and build character.”But life, parenting, and a few unexpected school meetings later… I realised something much deeper:A good teacher doesn’t just teach the syllabus — she understands the child.And in today’s world, that is... Continue Reading →
Procrastination is not laziness. Laziness is doing nothing and feeling okay about it. Procrastination is doing everything else while feeling guilty about not doing the one thing that matters. It’s replying to emails you don’t need to reply to, reorganizing your cupboard at midnight, and suddenly remembering to water a plant that survived weeks of... Continue Reading →
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