My Daily Blog Jan 31, 2024

 Today two of my favorite actors got awards in two different programs. 

Ashok Saraf - Maharashtra Bhushan Award (Govt of Maharashtra)

And Vikrant Massey -Filmfare Best actor Male- Critics Choice for 12th Fail.

Few days ago I was listening to Ashok Saraaf and Nivedita Saraf's life story. They faced a really hard time when their child was suffering from a very serious disease. 

In Recent years, Nivedita Saraaf also got some really great opportunities in TV series. She is getting recognized and admired in this age. Her recipe videos also got a lot of recognition on social media.

Many many years ago, I remember watching Vikrant Massey in Balika Vadhu as an actor. He marries a pregnant widow and saves her from humiliation. 

Recently Shreyas Talpade also got a lot of great opportunities. He got the lead role in very famous Marathi TV show -'Mazi Tuzi Reshimgaath' and then a movie- 'Kaun Pravin Tambe?' and again got recognized for his Hindi voice over he did for lead actor of Pushpa. He gave his Voice to Pushpa in Hindi.

And just a few days ago, he suffered a heart attack in his late forties. Now he is fine. 

But life really makes you strong before giving you success. Seeing their child suffer must have been a difficult time for Saraf couple.Now he is a Chef outside India. 

Life is tricky!

I also feel these awards are biased in Hindi Film Industry and only few particular families kind of own the film industry. In such scenario, Vikrant getting recognition in the Filmfare is a big deal for many movie lovers.

Heartfelt best wishes for all my favorites! Well deserved!

 

Jai Gurudev

Mukta

 

 

My Daily Vlog, Jan 30, 2024

 Had a busy day today. Our helper did not come today. So, I had to clean up the house  and take care of my kid who was home today also. She has little cold. She was fine as soon as we told her 'No school today !' 

I remembered my childhood. I always had almost 100% attendance. Coincidentally my husband also had 100% attendance in his school days. In fact he would be ready for school 1 hour before time.  

He was typical scholar guy. My reason was my mom had office and there was no one to look after me. 

Schools these days have everything. But students don't feel that connect. Everything is marketing marketing. Many people have the same observation. 

Teachers in India are so occupied and stressful. Teachers are the backbone of a country. It should be a highly valued profession. 

I heard Japan has a lot of respect for Teachers in their culture. Like There is a Army sign on army person's vehicle , they have a Teacher sign on Teacher's vehicle in Japan. 

Also, when in court even the judge has to stand up when a professor or a teacher is present in the audience to show respect. 

I guess that's how they rose from ashes to sky.  From atomic attacks to this day.. 

Jai Gurudev

MUKTA

My Daily Blog Jan 29, 2024

 Today I will write about stress management through cooking. I realized this during the lock down days. Any household word you do regularly, will make you manage your stress better. Be it doing the dishes or cooking some nutritious food for family, it will really settle you down no matter how much stressful the situation is.

While cooking specially, you have to focus properly and make the food in right quantity for those many people and also the taste should be perfect. Perfect taste comes only when you put right spices in the right quantities.

And you should be cooking for someone else. Not for yourself. When you are alone, you are ok with bread butter and instant noodles and a cup of tea. But when You are cooking for someone else, then you have to make something that's reasonably nutritious and tasty too.

One of the biggest stress busters is the cooking. Irrespective of the gender, everyone should cook for others in the family every now and then. Especially when you lack patience, you must try cooking for your family. It takes really a lot of patience. In such cases, you should cook for 8 days continuously. No repetitive dishes. Today one dish and the next day something equally healthy and attractive. Your patience level should increase by at least 25%.

My family loves Masala Paapad and Paneer Butter Masala made by me. Also KandePohe. That's my specialty. I have to make Kandepohe every now and then. Its a famous common marathi dish.

What's your specialty?

(Some of my dishes)

Jai Gurudev

Mukta

My Daily Blog Jan 28, 2024

Today I was not well. I could hardly stand. I still cooked palak paneer and rice and chapati for family. My kid loves Spinach. She should be eating more fruits and veggies. She eats only strawberry. And oranges once in a while. 

My husband also demands only potato most of the times. He eats a apple slice. Not even a whole apple.

He should eat all kinds of fruits. But convincing him is a big task.

When I got my first salary, my mother had warned me that I must spend enough on fruits. She said the same when I was getting married. We both should spend enough on fruits. What a Mother she is ! 

Just too perfect as a woman. One of the finest you will see on this planet. I want to make her proud. 

That would be difficult because it is difficult to impress her. 

Same with my husband. Very difficult to impress. People spent lockdown times in watching web series. He watched all the interviews of all the scholars and intelligent people all over the YouTube. And also interviews of all great artists and sports persons. 

If you ask him the name of a singer, he will tell you the singer name as well as who played the tabla, the flute and the keyboard also. His hostel friends would tease him if he knew the spot boys name also. 

It keeps me grounded to have these two in my life.  

Jai Gurudev, 

Mukta

My Daily Blog Jan 27, 2024

 Today I watched a Marathi movie. 'Baaipan Bharri Deva'. Its about a woman's life. They have shown a story of 6 ladies. 6 Sisters. Ok Ok Movie. People have given a lot of praise and 8.5 points in IMDB. I did not find it that great. But good. ok ok.

I also woke up little early today and did not sleep during the day today. I might sleep early today. I also want to watch Inception, Matrix series, Shooter and Star wars series. Yeah I am yet to watch these. I have seen Shooter a bit.I need to complete it. 

Sometimes distractions help you survive. Focusing is anyway is great virtue. But distractions also help a lot. 

But these days, I find more interest in doing my own work. This is so surprising that I am not willing to watch a movie. I love movies. But nowadays, I feel that my likes and dislikes are changing. My opinions are changing.

Jai gurudev,

Mukta

My Daily Blog, Jan 26, 2024

I am late in posting this particular post. One day late!!! But, my Guru Sri Sri Ravishankar once said a very beautiful statement. There should be always some place for imperfection in your life.

Expecting perfection everywhere will increase your feverishness. I have really lived this. He also explained that there is no such thing as perfect action in this world. Either there will be flaw in the action/skill/ the technique or in the doer or in the intention. If all the 3 constraints are perfect;- that is- Your intention is right, your way of doing is perfect and it does not have any latent effects , then you are almost an Avtaar. (Like Sri krishna/ Sri Ram)

Avtaar means a person has not taken birth to repay his good or bad karmaas. He just came to show the light to the world.

So, missing a blog was imperfect. But i can still continue. I want to post 365 posts this year. 

My kid had republic day celebration at school. But we let her be at home this year. She is reacting to the cold environment in Pune. Pune is being the coldest in the state this time. It is not a good idea to miss the flag hosting in school. But this time we let her rest.

I did some household work. I will be planting some trees this long weekend. Cold is affecting me also. I will buying some plants very soon. 

Jai Gurudev,

Mukta

My Daily Blog, Jan 25, 2024

 Today, I was thinking how we are born in a particular area and amongst a particular set of people. 

We mostly get hurt by these same people. Friends/ relatives and even the parents or our kids also. Smooth life is a myth. If we are not born near to each other and never come in touch, how will we set the Karma business right?

If I am born in India and someone is born in Africa, we will have to come in touch in some way or the other to sort our Karmas. If not anything at least there will be some online fraud. But that person is supposed to hurt you, he/she will definitely hurt you. 

Its like two waves of the ocean clashing and again merging into the ocean again. 

We are part of the same ocean but the guy who created this universe played a lot of video games before creating this universe. There are so many levels and he enjoys this game so much. He has set this algorithm so complex.. don't even think about it...

Such a DRAMA-KING this guy must be.. and a really big fat attention seeker.

But he loves us... 

 

Jai gurudev,

Mukta

 

 

My Daily Blog Jan 24, 2024

 Today we have a dinner party at JM Marriott Pune. We have our CEO visiting us. My daughter has an online school today because there is a march in Pune. My husband also is working from home. So, he can take care of her and I can relax a bit. 

I have observed that my productivity increases a lot when I am working from office, But again, working from home has many more benefits. 

• You get to spend more time with kids
• you can follow any diet you want since not dependent on canteen
• you can pick and drop your kid. This allows them to join extra curricular classes
• One car/cab/two wheeler less in the crowd
  
• you are not using paper cup to drink tea/coffee/juice like canteen
• you are not eating just because everything is available
• You are not sleeping in day time
• You need not spend a lot on clothing as you are mostly working from home.. those casuals are fun too
• You are saving petrol/environment
• You can work longer hours

Isn't that amazing. People should be allowed to work from home. You can ask them to work for 10 hours if you want.

And the working hours should not be more than 8 hours if working from office. Female employees really have a hard time if they are working for 9 or 9.30 hours every day. They have a lot more responsibilities as a Mother. Even males have a lot to do if they help in things like kid's homework/projects etc.

What is the use of technology if you cant work from home in this era of 5G. 

Me at the JM Marriott 

 

Jai Gurudev,

Mukta

लाडले

 एक ने चाँद माँगा
दूजा सूरज निगल गया
तीसरे ने चक्र से सूरज ढक दिया
खेल खेल में प्रताप दिखा दिया 

कैकेयी से मांगे जो राजभोग रोज रोज
वही शबरी से स्वीकारे झूठे बेर
आठ लाख गोधन घर पर होकर भी
माखन चुराने में जरा न करे देर

एक ने धनुष तोडा, सीता को पाया 
मामूली पत्थर से सागर सेतु बंधाया
दूजे ने रुक्मिणी हरण किया
फिर सुभद्रा का हरण करवाया
सोलह हजार बंदिनियो को
छुड़ाकर पत्नी का दर्जा दे दिया

उधर सुरज को गुरु बनाकर
शनि पर भारी पड़ गए
अंजनेय हमारे बचपन में ही
देवताओ को पीछे छोड़ आये

इधर गोपियों के वस्त्र चुराए, 
तो कहीं द्रौपदी के वस्त्र अनंत हो जाए, 
उधर रामनाम सुना नहीं के
विभीषण के घर को आग से बचाये

एक चोर फिर भी योगेश्वर
दूजा मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम
तीजा ज्ञान गुण सागर
तीनो सर्वज्ञ सर्वोत्तम

महाभारत हो या रामकथा
डोर संभाले सबकी
हमारे तीन लाडले सुने
हर किसीके मन की

-मुक्ता 

My Daily Blog Jan 22, 2024

Citizens of Lanka were totally scared to see that Ram has built a setu within 5 days. Moreover, his army had to only write Ram's name on the stones and the stones would float on the ocean. If he is so powerful, we are in serious trouble. 

Ravan came to know about this. He invited everybody to the seashore and he showed everybody that even he is capable of doing the same. He would pick the stone, write 'Ravan' on it, and it would float too. 

Everybody in Lanka was happy to see that even their king is capable enough. They went home happily. 

Mandodari asked Ravan about it. He said he wrote his own name and while throwing the stone in the water he would tell the stone '"if you sink, you will be called the enemy of SriRam. So, you bettter keep floating."

And it had to float!

Ravana was a great devotee. We need 9 more brains to understand his devotion. But he was stuck in 🧠 brain. It must be really dry life. I mean technology and intelligence is fine. But only this brainy stuff would make the life so dry. 

He was too intellectual hence, it was difficult for Ram (Life) to enter his life, his area. Hanuman symbolized Pran shakti (Life force). Only Pran shakti could have helped Ram to enter Ravan's place.

Seeta symbolizes peace. He desperately wanted that Peace. Ravan did not want more knowledge or wisdom or more evolution. He only wanted only peace & liberation. And later he got it. 

What a magnificent story! It stays with you all the time. It gives strength and peace. 

Today, everybody had a holiday except our office. Our CEO is visiting us. So, I got ready and it was difficult to get the cab today. Finally one ride was booked. 

I left and checked for OTP.  Driver name was Rajaram. I don't usually feel this excited. But today I told everybody that my driver name was Rajaram. 

Jai Gurudev,

Mukta

My Daily Blog Jan 21, 2024

 Ram Aayenge... 

Jai Gurudev 

Mukta

My Daily Blog Jan 20, 2024

 Today I was thinking about a scene in Ramanand Sagar's  Ramayana. 

Lakshman and Bharat are teasing Ram. They are in Janakpuri/ Mithila as Ram broke the Pinaka Bow and Seeta is now supposed to marry him. 

Lakshman tells Bharat that Ram had totally lost his heart after he saw Seeta in the Garden. He could not sleep well. Both Seeta and Ram had already fallen in love before the Swayamvara took place.

Ram says wonderful lines. He says - The way we can't chose our relatives like brothers, sisters, your kids or friends; they are chosen & bestowed by destiny, same way the the better half is also chosen for us by destiny only. So, when your heart recognizes someone, just surrender to that moment of love and leave the rest to the destiny. 

Such simplicity! So much of Sahaj Bhaav..(No Feverishness, effortless stressfree behavior)

On the other side, Seeta knows the condition her father has put. She cannot even pray that she wants Ram as her husband. So she just says "You know what is in my heart and what the situation is. So, I won't put it in words. YOU KNOW." 

They both stay in their limits. Ram practices surrender and so does Seeta.

If you don't fall in love at first sight, what is the point...

In fact, I would says- if you can't recognize someone in the very first glance, or if that person can't recognize you in the first glance, what's the point of dating multiple times... 

Jai Gurudev

Mukta

My Daily Vlog Jan 19,2024

 (heated Conversation..)

Wife: I do so much for this house. office work, house work and what not.. there is Laundry and cooking .. and folding the clothes, cleaning the kitchen top and dusting.................................(.She goes on)

Husband:................. (Remains COOL...)

Wife: We should just alter our roles for a day

Husband: Sure. We can. You only have to look after the kid's homework!

Wife: ...( 180 ° shift)...OK HONEY...YOU WIN ..

 

 :D :D :D

Jai Gurudev,

Mukta

My Daily Vlog, Jan 18, 2024

 Today I listened to Sri Sri Ravishankar's opinion on Ayodhya Temple. Some people are saying that the Temple is not completely built yet. Then Ram lalla's Pran Pratishtha should not be done before that.

Guruji said, the Rameshwar temple was built later. Ram and Lakshmana had already done pran pratishtha before building the Ram Setu. Same way the other 12 Jyotirlinga like Badrinath, kedarnath etc , they were also 'swayambhu' and the temples were built later by humans. 

Such great logic this is. He also said that 22 Jan 2024 is a good day and even if there were any flaws, Gurus are there to guide the people.

So true!! 

I am so fortunate that I could listen to AshtaVakra Geeta and Narada Bhakti Sutra by Sri Sri Ravishankar in my college days. Its like he has redefined the word 'BEAUTY'. Pure solace those videos are. I miss those days and moments. 

It is so strange that when a moment is precious , we always realize its importance later. When history is being created, people creating the history are not aware of how precious those initial moments are. & This is how it should be. Otherwise all the naturalness is gone.

Today, I had severe back pain but I managed my tasks and I did my office tasks faster. I shouted at my kid today morning. I felt guilty later. I need to be more patient with her. They blossom at their own pace. we sitting next to them and waiting for them to show all the intelligence in a day does not help. 

Jai Gurudev

Mukta

 

 

 

 

 

My Daily Blog Jan 17, 2024

 Today, I am posting on time. My kid was home today. So the day was little occupied with her. 

I also had some tasks to finish which I did. I watched one or two episodes of The Legend of Hanuman on Hotstar. Not a bad series. Well written.Each character is well written.

This series has been in the Most viewed top 10 series of Hotstar. The earlier seasons did well. This is season 3. 

Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana is all time favorite for everyone. There is a Shiva song in third or second episode and there is a Vishnu Prayer in the first episode. I love both those songs.

The honesty in his attempt is what makes it so successful. These days people pay a lot of money to Musicians, writers and actors and lights and cameras. But still cant retain the audience.But they do wok hard. I respect that.

Ramayana has a poise and there is calmness in the story. That is why it is so close to everyone's heart. 

There is a Tamil Song 'Naramugaye" by A. R. Rehman. What beauty!! These days I listen only to that song day and night. Truly beautiful. I don't understand a word of Tamil lyrics. But its really beautiful. I read the translation once. 

Basically, the quality of final output is directly proportional to the honesty and sincerity of the person. Its clearly visible. 

Jai Gurudev,

Mukta

My Daily Blog Jan 16, 2024

 I saw a movie recently. 12th Fail. It's based on a real life story of an IPS officer. 

Good movie. There is a scene about how corrupt the Education system is. 

In India, doing a white collar job has been everything so far. That is why the rat race. Everybody is competing to achieve the same goal.

There is a character who loses all his 6 attempts of UPSC and then he becomes a tea seller in the same area. I am sure he earned more after that. The system itself is a big failure. How will it ever help us win anything?

Have you seen shark tank India? People are doing such great businesses and they establish their own empire. No Education required. In fact the lesser educated are far more intelligent in their work. 

Only engineering,  medical, UPSC is not everything anymore. Those days are gone. And, I feel it's good that people are changing their mindset. 

In fact, I would say going back to your small town or village and setting up your own empire is a far better idea. 

The big cities have NOTHING in them. They have big malls where you pay 600 rupees for burgers and pizzas and buy clothes who lose shine in 4 washes. And your heart aches when you pay again for the same stuff in the same mall.

There is hardly anything else in the cities. There is crowd and traffic if you like them. And resorts where you want to pay more to feel good about your life.

There is literally Nothing in big cities. Medical treatment is available because you will soon lose health in such cities.

These days Saurav Joshi vlogs has become so successful. He does not show much on his channel. Just eating Maggie, momos, going on a long drive nearby. But he has become sucessful. Because most of us have lead the same life in small towns a few years ago. So people can relate to him and we miss those days. 

Mahatma Gandhi also said the same that we should go back to our roots. To the villages! He knew it then.

Even parents have started to agree with this mindset these days.

The rat race robs away the life from you. Stay in small towns. 

Jai Gurudev 

Mukta

My Daily Blog Jan 15, 2024

 We celebrated traditional day at our office today on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. 

I draped a saree and it's my favorites one. I love sarees. It will never go out of fashion. It's 6 meters of elegance and grace. Any saree. 

Every woman looks good in a saree. A little bit of Make up goes a long way. Kaajal and eyeliner looks good on anyone and so does the lipstick. But I hate the plastic used in all these products. There is so much plastic packaging involved in make up related products.

If you already have a good skin , it's a big blessing. 

Of course pure vibrations and pure heart is far more beautiful because then the presence carries that aura and beauty.  But still, when you dress up well, you feel good about yourself.

We enjoyed delicious food at office. There was special treat on the occasion of Sankranti. 

Specially the daal was too good! 

Jai Gurudev 

Mukta

My Daily Blog Jan 14, 2024

 I felt very positive and energetic today. These days, I am realizing that nothing really matters in the world. Just making the most out of every moment is important. Every moment is unique. Once it passes away, it has passed forever. 

This makes you feel that we should rush. But No!. Neither rushing nor being stagnant makes any difference. Whatever the moment is, it will remain as it is. You have to keep going as per the demand of the situation. Most of the things are done by nature only. There is very little that you actually do through your limbs. 

Most things are done by mind and vibrations. That is the real karma. What you accumulate on your mind is your Karma. Because those impressions on your mind will later bring those vibrations and ultimately your destiny will be defined and designed. 

So, that particular moment was manifested long ago. Panicking in the moment does not help. 

To bring a difference, you have to work on the mind. This sounds very easy. But it's a practice. The 'Abhyasa'. It's a pleasure to keep practicing this. 

Jai Gurudev,

MUKTA

My Daily Blog Jan 13, 2024

 I had a long day today. It's really late. We visited my kid's school today. She had a practice session for her annual day. She enjoyed it.

We then went to McDonald's. We do not fond of fast food. Today we visited McDonald's after almost 4 or may be 5 years. We sometimes order pizza but not a fan of fast food. She had muffins and we had veg burgers with fries. We ordered chocolate shake for my kid but ultimately we only had to finish it. 

We came home. We had ordered two muffins. We brought the leftover muffin home. My daughter kept eating it and her daily food which is paratha and dal rice was compromised. 

We also allowed her to enjoy her long weekend. But then she asked for food at 1.30 am in Night. She would not sleep! I had to cook paratha for her at 1.30 am and she ate 2 whole paratha. Now she is sleeping peacefully. Fast food never makes you feel satisfied. Empty calories! You have to eat your regular food. 

The whole day was busy in my weekend tasks. I played my favorite web series on headphones and finished all my household chores before 11 pm today. I don't play songs these days. I listen to movies & web series. 

That was my day today. I learnt today that when God delays his blessings its actually not a delay or Its not that he wants to teach you patience. It's actually the knowledge of TIME. 

He knows the exact time when you should be blessed and he does the same. He does it at the right time only. It's only because we do not understand 'TIME'. Our understanding of this concept called 'TIME ' is very limited.

That's why he is called Mahakaal. The lord of TIME.

Jai Gurudev

Jai Shri Ram

Mukta

My Daily Blog Jan 12, 2024

 Again late today. I had some office tasks to finish. I came across a very touching post on internet today.

It said _ An individual falls in love thrice in his/her  lifetime. First love is a crush. You are very young when you fall in love for the first time. Neither the other person nor you have any serious courage for this love. Off course, there are exceptions.

The second time you fall in love is a really tough one. It breaks you into pieces. Like literally it will break you to your core. It will completely ruin you. Destroy you. It teaches you about the world. About life. It's a painful transformation.

We are talking about serious relationships here.

Usually, the third love is the one whom you marry. Now at this point of time, the other person also has learnt a lot in his/her life. So one is serious & a bit responsible too while entering a relationship. So this third love is the one when  you get a lot of support and you too become a support for other person. 

Life has a habit. It wants to prove that she is the boss. It has strange ways of making this declaration. 

But I found this post very interesting.

I had a very long day today. I am going to enjoy the weekend. 

Jai Gurudev,

Mukta

My Daily Blog Jan 11, 2024

 11 days have passed already of this new year 2024. Time is so fast. Today, I had to attend to my kid. She is a little unwell. But she was happy throughout the day. She did not go to school. Reason for happiness. I cooked her favorite food. She loved it. 

I could not go for my walk. I want to get started. I have wasted a lot of time already.

I managed my day. My office work as well as some household work. 

My father is law surprised us by bringing some Pani puri for us. We enjoyed it. Every Thursday, my husband fasts the whole day. So, I cook heavy dinner every Thursday evening.  

I have a meeting at 11 pm tonight. So, I will be late to sleep. But it does not happen very often. Only a few times in one or 2 months. Can't complain. 

See you tomorrow.

 Jai Gurudev

Mukta

 

 

 

My daily blog Jan 10, 2024

 I have decided to follow a daily routine for next few days and I have done this in the past. I can do it. I wont reveal it here before I actually do it. 

It is useless to follow any diet without physical activity. Our body needs to move. I need to move. And not just once in the morning. Throughout the day.

I have seen really horrible people in my life. I think I am learning a lot from those people. They ruin their own future. They are so taken over by one of the emotions like anger and jealousy that they lose all the fear. They become so fearless that they can do anything and everything in the rage of that emotion. And you know what the saddest part is? Such people are never lazy. They are highly active and they gather their resources and just take serious action. 

The Good people are lazy. They are content & happy for others and themselves. So they are not bothered to take any serious actions in the initial stages. 

But this goodness in our own hearts is a shelter already. In this shelter, you can repose and rest anytime. Not just you, your gods and angels need that shelter all the time. The goodness inside you will help you survive difficult situations. It all happens for the growth of good people. Other wise they are mostly laid back in their lives.

Heavy dose today! I could not complete my steps today either. Now, I am done with periods pain, I will start from tomorrow.

Jai gurudev,

MUKTA

My Daily Blog Jan 9, 2024

 It's really late. 1 am already. But I want to post daily. So here I am. Today I read a very sad news. Mother who was a CEO of an AI company, killed her 4 year old son. This is so sad. 

I tell you- this whole IT industries is filled with stress and negativity. You will mostly find toxicity at its peak almost everywhere. People are so fake , superficial and shallow and mean here. It's kind of a requirement to be like that to survive here. They work less and focus more on politics  and stupidity. 

There are super good people also. But it's not easy at all. Plus Parenting has become such a big challenge these days. GOD HELP US. 

I did not finish my steps today. Was down with periods pain. Will start tomorrow again. 

Regards,

MUKTA

My Daily Blog- Jan 8, 2024

I am so happy that I could complete nearly 12,500 steps today. It was not bad for day 1. I had 3 meals in the day. I should have only 2 meals in 24 hours. It will reduce the fasting insulin and HBa1c. It activates glucagon which is basically the fat burning hormone. It is activated only when your frequency of eating is reduced. 

The concept of breakfast is foreign to Indians. Breakfast is actually very bad. You can have early lunch/ Brunch but only lunch and dinner. No breakfast or snacks.

My Mom says only those who have woken up at 4 am and have done some really good physical exercises, should have breakfast. People waking up at 8am do not need breakfast. They just need to dress up and show up in office and manage the day somehow. God!! Moms know everything.  

Anyway, I walked 5k steps in the morning and 6K in the evening. My legs were shaking when I hit 11k mark. I sat on a bench for a while and felt like eating chocolate. But we have enough calories stored inside us. This leg-shaking and all is just body's reaction.

My house is nearly 1000 Sq. Feet. And while doing household work, I have observed that I usually walk 1500 steps while doing laundry and cooking and cleaning etc. I carried my mobile everywhere to count this in my pocket. Nowadays, I keep my phone away. Bluetooth headphones. So, I can count those 1500 steps in addition. The gadget is not with you all the time. I can have a fit-bit wristband too. I think I can borrow it from my husband. I bought it for him on his birthday. He has other wrist watch which he prefers while going to office. That one was too a birthday gift from me. yeeyy!! I already have the fitbit wristband..

I had 1700 calories in total. Not bad. I burnt nearly 600 calories. I finished my dinner by 8.15 PM. The most surprising thing was that I walked without headphones in the evening. Low battery. 

I walked slowly today. In the morning I could have finished a lot many steps. But I had severe back pain till evening. After 5pm it vanished on its own. So, I decided I will complete my steps in the evening. 

 Lets see how I perform tomorrow. I have decided that I will focus on doing some action next 21 days without worrying about results. Feeling good. I think I will fall asleep sooner today due to physically active day. I hope I sleep for at least 6 hours.

 

Jai Gurudev,

Mukta

 

My daily blog, Jan 7, 2024

I had another great day today. We attended family get together. Great menu. I tried a new dress. Felt good. Got many compliments on Facebook. 

My sister in law got a hard copy of a magazine from Germany. It has 4 of my Marathi poems. 

Felt so good to see those 4 pages. I feel good when I ✍️.  

We have one more party to attend on 1st Feb 2024. So from tomorrow I have 25 days. I have decided that I will walk 15k steps everyday for next 15 days. And will eat only twice a day.

I will keep posting about the same  here on my blog. Tomorrow will be day 1. See you.

Jai Gurudev 

Mukta

My Daily Blog, 6 Jan 2024

 I had a long day today.  But we finished a lot of work. We finished few important tasks. Then we went to mall. My kid tried boating. She got scared though. Then I went shopping where I lost Ananya. Thankfully she asked the helpers to make an announcement. It took only 5 mins. But I was little tense when I did not find her around. 

She cried a bit and then settled the deal with an icecream. I too had a softy today. I am not a big fan of ice creams. I prefer Mastani.. it's better. It was not available. Sumit had his favorite Vadaa paav. Nothing else was available.

I felt little back pain throughout the day. But managed somehow. We came home I made Sprouts chat with chana jor. My family loves it.

I also bought some gifts for our relatives. Tomorrow there is another family get together.

The dress I am trying tomorrow, is fitting me so well. But I could not buy footwear today  I badly need it. But Ananya was little sad, I lost my interest in shopping because of that incident.

I felt fresh because of the busy busy day. Now I am feeling like doing something more this evening. Will post that tomorrow .

Mukta

 

My Daily Blog, Jan 5, 2024

We had a nice time at party last night. Sumit did not spill anything on the new sweatshirt. :D

Today, After many days, I listened to Guruji's (Sri Sri Ravishankar's) video. He answered a person's question. I too got my answer. He always manages to do that. He answers everything in everyone's mind in his own strange ways.

He said - behind every culprit, there is a victim crying for help. This sentence hits me every time. 

Guruji has a keen eye on everything his devotees are doing. He knows everything. 

In a winter, few years ago, I felt that my skin is getting dryer and dryer everyday. So i should put soap only on selected parts of the body and did the same.

Next day, he spoke about the same in the Satsang. Some people apply soap only on selected parts of the body.. one day they apply soap on some body parts and then rest of the body is washed on the following days.

I got the slap. But it feels really special when he pays attention to every single detail of your life. 

Jai Gurudev,

Mukta

My Daily Blog , Jan 4, 2024

 Good Morning.. Its little early to publish this blog post. But I will be going to a party tonight. I have to take leave in second half of the day. I have bought new outfit to try. Got my hair oiled and shampooed and did Curd facial at home.

Finally A day with The three Magical words ....

"NO COOKING TONIGHT"!!!

Otherwise, what should I cook tonight is a national question rather a global question for all of us. There will be a party on Sunday afternoon also. I have bought a different kind of dress for that one too. Don't know how it will look on me. But I would like to try something new. There is a back up plan also if I don't feel confident enough.

My kid destroys my make up kit. She writes on mirror with my Kajal and lipstick. So I did not buy expensive Kajal and lipstick this time. But I needed it in one day. Thankfully got them delivered in one day. Hope the shade suits me. 

Coincidentally the olive color I will be wearing will match with Sumit's sweatshirt. I bought a really nice sweatshirt this time for him. A bit expensive but it is so worth it! 

I also have to buy something for my kid. 

See even while dressing for a party, a woman has to dress up 3 more characters in her mind...

The kid- who is always ready to soil the dress with cakes and likes only cotton...and she MUST look like a princess.. I have to make sure its washed and ironed and ready.. otherwise you get to hear.. "If I had a daughter, I would have bought all those cute dresses for her... why is your kid wearing a simpler dress?"

I am telling you daughters hate those princess frocks...They want simple cotton ones so that they have all the freedom to be the little monsters they actually are!!

My father in law takes a lot of interest in what he will be wearing for a party. And he will keep asking me if it looks good on him or not. 

The lazy husband who opens a cupboard and whatever falls on his feet, it is the outfit of the day for him.... 

ONE stain on his sweatshirt- the expensive olive one.. I am telling you I am not buying anything else for him this year....

Mukta

My Daily Blog , 3 Jan, 2024

 

These days housewives or women working from home are suffering from a disorder. I have seen many women who keep awake till 3 am 4 am. 

A woman is living 4 routines at a time. Kid's routine, husband's routine, Mamma-pappa's routine and so on. Its very hectic and tiring and there is no chance of any excuse. You have to be the best in every role.  Dress up nicely and take care of health, skin, hair and be presentable and smart. Keep up with the world. These days husbands also help a lot. Its difficult for males too. Not just females.

Because by 11pm everyone in the house goes to sleep and then you finally get a breather and "Me time". Sometimes "stuff" takes time :D ;)

Women like me, feel that they have whole night to enjoy screen time, ME time. There is no deadline. The kitchen sink gets cleaned so late in the night. Morning preparation happens by 2 am and again the mobile calls you.

But when you decide to sleep by 10.30 pm, Then you have to clean the kitchen sink by 9, fold the washed clothes in the evening itself, and finish laundry. then morning preparations by 10 and some 30 mins with family. 

So, there should be a deadline. The deadlines for those household chores. I don't want to think that I have many hours left to clean the sink, morning preparations or laundry. There has to be a deadline here. No woman wants to sleep with unclean sink. Its difficult for women to sleep when the kitchen platform has not been cleaned up completely. So, I will be trying in this area. I have to finish my household work sooner. Actually, my office timings are also responsible. I work till 11pm. But I get time in afternoon. I will be trying to improvise in this area and go to bed by 11.30 pm.  Lets see.

Mukta

My Daily Blog, 2 Jan 2024

 

2 Jan, 2024

Today, I will share an observation. I am overweight. But I see many many girls who are obese but they take good care of their skin and hair and enjoy all kinds of dresses/ attires too. They don't wait for that one day when they will feel thinner and then they will start dressing up nicely. This is such a great attitude. Not to postpone happiness!

Also, our body is organic and it has a system to keep itself as it is. So, you have to respect it and take all your time to transform it. No shock treatments! Body takes a lot of time to repair itself and tries best to keep you going!

Mukta

My Daily Blog, 1 Jan 2024

1 Jan, 2024

I will be writing something everyday here. Some thoughts, some learning and whatever I could implement in my day to day life. 

It will be so amazing when we actually implement whatever we learn. Today, I felt that life's speed and mind's speed is totally different. Sometimes mind is running all over the place but life is stagnant and other times life seems to be in full speed and mind is stuck in some nonsense.

In such scenario Habits are so important. Good habits! 

New year brings the excitement of resolutions. This year, I have decided I will keep doing something. Anything. But don't want to stay inactive. Writing this daily is also a part of this plan. I lost 2 days already. But it's OK.

It is already feeling good to start this finally. I am camera shy so vlogging is not my cup of tea. Also, I feel a private life is safer and sacred. Camera and AI is following you most of the time. So, privacy has become even more precious now.

Plus writing is such a big stress buster.

Mukta