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. ☕💭
Sometimes, the bravest journeys begin with a little fear and a single step. Discover how travelling alone by train helped me overcome self-doubt, embrace independence, and find happiness in my own company. A personal reflection on courage, self-discovery, and the beautiful surprises life holds beyond our comfort zone.
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 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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Every night before sleeping, many of us proudly tick another box on the calendar.Monday survived.Tuesday managed.Wednesday somehow escaped.And suddenly it’s Sunday evening again, when the brain whispers dramatically, “Oh no… tomorrow is Monday.”Life has slowly become a series of survived days rather than lived ones.We wake up, rush through routines, reply to messages, attend meetings,... Continue Reading →
