Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Hello readers, how are you doing today? I call my website “Mindful Echoes” because that’s how I want to live. I want to be present in each and every moment and make mindful choices every day. Ironically, being mindful and fully present in the moment is one…
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Don’t Let Summer Pass You By
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Summer is finally here. One thing I always enjoy is noticing the subtle shift from one season to the next, the longer days, warmer breezes, and vibrant colours that suddenly seem to appear everywhere. Yet in our fast-paced modern lives, it’s surprisingly easy to miss these changes…
The Good Witch: A Spell of New Beginnings
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Vieux-Port de Montréal was always a major tourist attraction. The cobblestone streets of the old stone town magically transported visitors to the 18th century. But ever since Cassie Nightingale opened her boutique and inn there, it became even more enigmatic. She inherited the Château from her great-grandmother….
The Good Witch
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. It’s almost Friday, and time for my “Friday Fictioneers” story. Vieux-Port de Montréal was always a major tourist attraction. The cobblestone streets of the old stone town magically transported visitors to the 18th century. But ever since Cassie Nightingale opened her boutique and inn there, it became…
Operation: No Barbecue
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. It is Saturday morning, and Ryan doesn’t have to go to kindergarten today. Bryan is still eating his breakfast, squished into his high chair as always. He is such a slowpoke. He kicked his soccer ball and was planning to play with the water hose. When he…
Bookworm Dispatch: Recent Reads
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Between coffee cups and bookmarks, I stumbled upon a few notable books. Three books with three different moods: here’s my review. Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi This book is strangely comforting. It transports you to a whimsical world of time travel. The premise revolves…
The Stories Women Leave Behind – Part 2
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Some women leave behind advice. Some leave behind habits and traditions. And some leave behind stories that stay alive long after they are gone. Last week, I shared memories of my Nani ji. Today, I want to take you into the world of my Dadi. My Dadi…
To My Mom…
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Today is my mom’s birthday, and this post is for her. Mother’s Day often falls on her birthday. And, I tease her that her birthday, Mother’s Day and even her wedding anniversary all come about in the same week, leaving no room for celebrations throughout the year….
The Stories Women Leave Behind – Part 1
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Happy Mother’s Day to all of you. Everywhere I look, people seem excited about the forthcoming Mother’s Day celebration. Over time, the core ethos of this celebration has changed for everyone. Now, not only do we express our love to our birth mothers, but we have also…
A Small Pause at Fifty
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Fifty posts in today… Somehow😊. I feel a little proud of myself for sticking with my writing and not giving up on my plan. It’s great to see my commitment paying off! It started as just a fun little experiment, but it ended up becoming something really…