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