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. ☕💭
We often introduce ourselves with job titles, family roles, or zodiac signs. But beneath the labels, beneath the clothes we stuffed back into the wardrobe hoping no one opens it… there lies the real architect of who we are:Our habits.We don’t become who we dream of —we become what we repeatedly do. “Your actions whisper,... Continue Reading →
Life often feels like a marathon we never signed up for. Deadlines chase us, kids outrun us, and our own goals keep waving from far away like, “Hey! Remember me?”And in the middle of all this chaos, there’s one tiny truth we often forget:“You don’t need to do everything today. You just need to move…... Continue Reading →
We wake up running, from morning till night,Chasing the deadlines, forgetting our light.Emails keep coming, calls never end,Stress becomes boss, and worry our friend.But in this busy world, one truth stays true—Your mind needs care, and that starts with you.Take a deep breath, pause for a while,Let your tired thoughts rest and smile.You don’t have... Continue Reading →
I made a plan last Sunday noon,Not coffee with friends, not Netflix soon.Just me and me — a quiet spree,No notifications, just honesty.I brewed my thoughts like morning tea,Strong, a bit bitter, but truly me.I asked my heart, “Hey, what’s your dream?”It whispered softly, “Don’t forget your gleam.”I laughed at myself — oh, what a... Continue Reading →
My mind is a cooker, the whistle’s on delay,Thoughts keep bubbling—oh, they don’t go away!Deadlines are cumin seeds popping in oil,While worries are onions that refuse to broil.Each morning I wake with a to-do stew,Add a pinch of guilt, and anxiety too.Emails, errands, endless chatter,Life’s recipe—oh what a clatter!“Relax,” they say, “don’t take stress!”As if... Continue Reading →
Somewhere between answering emails, juggling deadlines, replying to WhatsApp groups you didn’t sign up for, and convincing yourself that this weekend you’ll finally rest—you forget one simple truth: you are not a machine. You are human, and even the strongest minds need a pit stop before they burn out on the highway of routine.A mental... Continue Reading →
They say life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.But let’s be honest—those breathtaking moments don’t happen every day. Sometimes, it’s just spilled coffee, traffic jams, and that one slipper that always goes missing when you’re late. Yet, somehow, these tiny, ordinary slices... Continue Reading →
Remember the time when our biggest classroom distraction was passing chits or sneaking a comic book inside a textbook? Fast forward to today—our children are learning algebra on tablets, editing videos on apps we can’t even pronounce, and asking ChatGPT for homework help while we’re still figuring out how to turn off the “caps lock”... Continue Reading →
If life were a movie, it would definitely fall under the unpredictable drama-comedy category — with surprise plot twists, random guest appearances, and moments that make you laugh, cry, and question your snack choices. One day you’re dancing in the rain, and the next, you’re Googling, “Why is everything happening to me?”But here’s the truth... Continue Reading →
Ever noticed how two people can face the same situation, yet one calls it “a disaster” while the other says, “a lesson”? That’s the magic (and sometimes madness) of thoughts — the invisible paintbrush that colours your world.If life were a canvas, your thoughts would be the strokes that decide whether it becomes a masterpiece... Continue Reading →
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 →
Let’s face it — life today feels like a never-ending episode of “Who Wants to Be Stressed for No Reason?”From juggling deadlines, kids, family, and phones that refuse to stop buzzing, we’ve somehow normalized exhaustion as an achievement. We sip our morning coffee like it’s liquid hope and still wonder why peace feels like an... 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 →
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