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. ☕💭
They say, “First impression is the best impression.”Honestly? I would like to return that sentence to the sender.If first impressions were always correct, half of us would be permanently misunderstood and the other half would need apology letters printed in bulk.Apparently, I have what people call “the arrogant face.” You know the one — calm... Continue Reading →
What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you need more motivation… but because you’re carrying too much of who you used to be?What if the life you want is waiting patiently — not for you to add something new — but for you to finally put something down?Here’s something no one tells you... Continue Reading →
There is a salary that never appears in our bank accounts, yet it fills our hearts instantly. It is not credited on the first of every month. It does not require tax deduction. It comes in simple words:“Good job.”“I noticed your effort.”“Thank you.”Appreciation is the invisible currency of human motivation.Imagine an office where reports are... 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 →
Trust is like your favorite coffee mug. You use it every day without thinking. It sits in your hand comfortably. But the day it slips and cracks, even if you glue it back together, you still check it for leaks before pouring hot coffee again.That’s how trust works between people.Once broken, it doesn’t simply return... Continue Reading →
Life is the only teacher who gives surprise tests without a syllabus.One day you are calmly sipping coffee, planning your week with color-coded precision. The next day, life looks at your planner, laughs gently, and says, “Let’s try something different.”And just like that, the neat bullet points become wild scribbles.Life is unpredictable. Not in a... Continue Reading →
These days, being straightforward is worn like a badge of honour. People say things like, “I’m just being honest” or “That’s just how I talk”—as if words come with no aftertaste. But honesty without sensitivity is like serving plain salt instead of a meal. It may be real, but it burns.Assertive behaviour is often misunderstood.... Continue Reading →
Somewhere between finishing our tea and scrolling one last reel, we quietly decide that today is not the day.Not because we don’t want to start—but because we don’t feel ready.Ready has become a mythical creature.It wears confidence like perfume, carries a five-year plan, and never forgets passwords.Most of us are still looking for our socks.We... Continue Reading →
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