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 live in a world where our phones are never out of sight, our Wi-Fi signals stronger than our social ties, and our hearts ping more often than they beat. Technology has indeed made life convenient—one click to shop, one tap to talk, one swipe to love. But somewhere in between, we lost the art... Continue Reading →
Remember when neighbors borrowed sugar, not Wi-Fi passwords? When people asked “How are you?” and actually waited for the answer? Somewhere between urgent emails and Insta reels, we misplaced something precious — empathy, the ability to truly understand and feel what another person is going through.Today, we live in a world where everyone’s sprinting —... 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 →
There’s a phase many parents know all too well — when your child confidently declares, “I know that!” before you’ve even finished your sentence.You could be explaining why the moon looks bigger some nights or why broccoli is good for health, and there it comes — the proud, pre-installed “I know that.”And you stand there,... Continue Reading →
Perfection—what a fancy little trap wrapped in glitter and self-doubt!We chase it like a butterfly, thinking if we just try a bit harder, we’ll finally catch it. But by the time we almost do, it flutters away, leaving us holding… an empty net and a missed deadline.The truth is simple yet revolutionary: done is better... 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 →
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 →
Have you ever woken up, stared at your to-do list, and thought, “Maybe I’ll just start tomorrow?” Don’t worry — you’re not lazy. You’re just out of shape… mentally. Because here’s the truth nobody told us in school: motivation isn’t magic — it’s a muscle. And just like your abs (that you swear you’ll find... Continue Reading →
Between smiles and sighs, emotions hide,We wear strength, but cracks reside.It’s not the storms that tear hearts apart—It’s the silent rain inside the heart. 💔 Have you ever noticed how it’s not the big storms that sink most relationships—but the slow leaks we ignore for years? The tiny hurts. The unspoken “I wish you understood.”... Continue Reading →
List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? There are books you read, and there are books that read you. Some pages don’t just flip; they flip you. If I had to line up the literary giants that left footprints on my heart, my top three would be: The Bible, The Monk... Continue Reading →
Ever wonder what your child will remember most about their childhood?It probably won’t be the expensive toys or the picture-perfect birthday party. It might just be the time you let them stay up five extra minutes to chase fireflies… or when you wore mismatched socks just to match theirs.They say children don’t remember their best... Continue Reading →
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