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. ☕💭
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 →
“Holidays are like snowflakes — beautiful for kids, but they melt parents’ sanity.” The last school bell rings. Backpacks fly. Children cheer. Parents… panic.Yes, that magical time has arrived again — school holidays — when children’s excitement reaches solar levels while parents’ patience begins its slow, smoky evaporation. For kids, holidays mean freedom. For parents,... Continue Reading →
Ever felt mentally exhausted despite doing “nothing”? Like your brain is running the Delhi Marathon while your body’s just lying on the sofa watching Koffee with Karan reruns? You're not alone—mental health isn't just about avoiding breakdowns; it's about building daily habits that help you thrive, not just survive.We do yoga for the body, but... Continue Reading →
Ash Wednesday arrives like that one strict teacher from school—reminding us to behave, reflect, and straighten up our act. It’s the official start of Lent, a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. But let’s be honest: while some people take it super seriously, others just try to survive without chocolate or coffee for 40 days... Continue Reading →
Who are the biggest influences in your life? Have you ever met someone who unknowingly leaves an imprint on your mind, not by their name but by their actions? I find myself constantly inspired by such encounters. It’s not people who influence me; it’s their behaviours that echo in my thoughts long after.Take assertiveness, for... Continue Reading →
What skills or lessons have you learned recently? Life is the most intriguing teacher—one that gives the test first and the lesson later. Every single day, it sneaks in little life lessons disguised as mundane moments. If we’re paying attention, we might just graduate from this school of life with honors! Recently, I’ve stumbled upon... Continue Reading →
What's something you believe everyone should know. Perhaps it’s the power of patience, the value of humility, or the beauty of empathy. Life is full of interconnected lessons, and sometimes, it takes a funny little story to remind us of the things that really matter. Here’s one about a little girl who thought she knew... Continue Reading →
What major historical events do you remember? History, whether grand or personal, shapes us in ways we often realize only later. For me, three events from the last few decades stand out. Each brought its own lesson, sometimes with a dash of chaos and a sprinkling of humor.First, let's talk about the 1997 incident with... Continue Reading →
What have you been working on? Patience. The word itself sounds like a soothing cup of tea, doesn’t it? But anyone who's been in the trenches of marriage and parenthood knows better. It’s less about sitting peacefully on a lotus flower and more about dodging Legos while trying to explain to your toddler why “no”... Continue Reading →
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