Overcoming Family Struggles: A Personal Interview

Interview someone — a friend, another blogger, your mother, the mailman — and write a post based on their responses. Every person has a unique story. The perceptions formed from his appearance can be often deceptive. Connect with him for more insight. This is sch a story, coming out of a personal interview. Evening timeContinueContinue reading “Overcoming Family Struggles: A Personal Interview”

Embracing Nostalgia During Gauri Ganapathi Festival

Daily writing promptHow are you feeling right now?View all responses Gauri Pooja Ganesha We are in the midst of Gauri Ganapathi festival. This is one of the most important events in the year. Right from my childhood, I have been participating in this celebrations. It used be large gathering of family & friends for dinner.ContinueContinue reading “Embracing Nostalgia During Gauri Ganapathi Festival”

Daily Habits for a Better Life

Daily writing promptWhat daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life?View all responses Similar prompt is repeated 3rd time, with change of words. I have written about it in my previous blogs on Exercise, Eating Healthy and Positivity. I wont repeat the same answers again. I love connecting with people. Every dayContinueContinue reading “Daily Habits for a Better Life”

Ganesh Pratishthapana

What was the last thing you searched for online? Why were you looking for it? Lord Ganesh This question can be better answered by Google or Meta. They track everyone’s activity precisely. However, I wanted to post about today’s Ganesha festival. My last search was on YouTube for Ganesha Pratisthapana. Getting a Guruji ( PriestContinueContinue reading “Ganesh Pratishthapana”

My favourite radio show – Binaca Geet Mala

What TV shows did you watch as a kid? There was no TV in Indian households during my childhood. I grew up in chawl and my focus during childhood was mainly on Traditional Indian games, like Marbles, Spinning Toys or Gilli Danda. This was our childhood pass time. I faintly remember that there was TVContinueContinue reading “My favourite radio show – Binaca Geet Mala”

Sunday Musings : Celebrating World Trainers Day

Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com Happy Trainers Day to all the trainers & Teachers. World Trainers Day is a joyous occasion that pays homage to the unsung heroes behind the scenes of education and development. It is a day to celebrate the passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment of trainers who ignite the flamesContinueContinue reading “Sunday Musings : Celebrating World Trainers Day”

Mastering the Art of Thalipeeth: A Personal Journey

Daily writing promptWhat’s your favorite recipe?View all responses Thalipeeth or thalipith is a savoury multi-grain flatbread popular in Western India, particularly in the state of Maharashtra. The flour for thalipeeth, called bhajanee, is prepared from roasted grains, legumes and spices. Thalipeeth is healthy as it is a multigrain flatbread made from a mix of nutritiousContinueContinue reading “Mastering the Art of Thalipeeth: A Personal Journey”

Designing a Compassionate City of the Future

Daily writing promptHow would you design the city of the future?View all responses The city where life thrives with love & compassion. The only religion followed is Humanity. When I say life thrives, it is life of every living being. Right from Insects to human being and plants. This story of Sara & Debashish unfoldsContinueContinue reading “Designing a Compassionate City of the Future”

Exciting Moments: Nature and Trekking Adventures

Daily writing promptTell us about the last thing you got excited about.View all responses Every day I see something small or big and I get excited about it. Most of the things could be from Nature. Like a beautiful flower, colourful Insect or even a small message from someone. I know it’s a child likeContinueContinue reading “Exciting Moments: Nature and Trekking Adventures”

Conquerer Jayant or Liberator Mukund

Where did your name come from? Lord Krishna I have two names already. Since my birth I was given two names that is Jayant & Mukund. All my relatives and siblings call me with the name Jayant. Hindu boy’s name Jayant, meaning “victorious” or “conqueror,” derived from the Sanskrit word “jaya” meaning victory. It is associatedContinueContinue reading “Conquerer Jayant or Liberator Mukund”

Challenges motivates me

What motivates you? I get extra boost and added energy when I encounter any challenging situation in personal or professional life. I get bored with routine life. The challenge is fuel for my creativity, action and motivation. There is hidden factor of inquisitiveness also. The dictionary meaning of the word challenge is Something new andContinueContinue reading “Challenges motivates me”

Top 10 milestones of my life movie

What are your top ten favorite movies? I am not a moviegoer though I have seen few bollywood movies. I agree with my fellow bloggers that movies have lasting impact on the society and the people. Many movies convey the message of something important for us. However I look at the movies as pure entertainment.ContinueContinue reading “Top 10 milestones of my life movie”

Writing – My daily dose of Introspection

What do you enjoy most about writing? I started this blog for sharing my thoughts and experiences with the readers. This acted as a stress reliever for me. Later on, I hooked to the daily prompts and realised that the act of daily writing has multiple benefits. My writing skill has improved by reading theContinueContinue reading “Writing – My daily dose of Introspection”

Nashik – Where I made my future

What do you love about where you live? Nashik is an ancient city in Maharashtra, known for its religious significance, particularly as a Hindu pilgrimage center on the Godavari River. It’s also recognized for its wine production and vineyards, earning it the nickname “Wine Capital of India”. Historically, it’s linked to the epic Ramayana and isContinueContinue reading “Nashik – Where I made my future”

Sunday Musings – Happy Birthday 🥳

I am starting this new series of Sunday Musings, to be published on every Sunday. In this series, you will find Happy Thoughts, Life Lessons and lots of funny stories. First blog in this series is dedicated to my younger daughter Gayatri on her 25th Birthday. You are Remarkable I am a bit emotional andContinueContinue reading “Sunday Musings – Happy Birthday 🥳”

Discovering Joy and Gratitude in Daily Life

Daily writing promptWhat positive emotion do you feel most often?View all responses According to Fredrickson BL, there are ten specific positive emotions that people tend to feel: Joy, Gratitude, Serenity, Interest, Hope, Pride, Amusement, Inspiration, Awe, and Love. These basic positive emotions lead to other types of positive affect such as self-confidence, liking, or determination.ContinueContinue reading “Discovering Joy and Gratitude in Daily Life”

Achieving Personal Aspirations: A Guide

How do you plan your goals? Goal planning is a well defined process in the corporate world. Its annual cycle and religiously followed. Based on the yearly goals the performance assessment is carried out. Let’s discuss here regarding personal goal planning. Personal goal setting is the process of defining, planning, and achieving individual aspirations. It involves identifyingContinueContinue reading “Achieving Personal Aspirations: A Guide”

Thank You

Thank You I hear two words often Thank You and Sorry. Sorry word is casually used by people. They use it as a license to hurt others. But Thank You word is the best way to comvey the Gratitude. It is gentle way to show kindness or acknowledge the help or support extended by otherContinueContinue reading “Thank You”

Finding Peace through Acceptance

What brings you peace? Yes, acceptance is often considered a key factor in achieving inner peace. Embracing this concept allows individuals to let go of resistance and judgment, fostering a sense of calm and contentment amidst life’s challenges. When we accept things as they are, rather than fighting against reality, we can reduce stress and cultivate inner peace.ContinueContinue reading “Finding Peace through Acceptance”

Maharashtra’s Cultural celebration – Mangala Gauri Poojan

Traditional games with friends Sorry my dear readers. I was away from WP for last two days. I know you must have missed me but I was busy with my daughter’s Mangala Gauri Pooja celebrations. Mangala Gauri is a traditional festival celebrated by Maharashtrian women, particularly newly married women, in honor of Goddess Gauri (aContinueContinue reading “Maharashtra’s Cultural celebration – Mangala Gauri Poojan”

Transforming Lives Through Travel and Writing

Daily writing promptWhat change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?View all responses Every blog has purpose statement and blogging goals. It is very important to answer this question before we publish the first blogpost. Purpose of my Blogs This text is copied from my website : https://mukundkk.wordpress.com/home-3/ ItContinueContinue reading “Transforming Lives Through Travel and Writing”

Life in an Alternate Universe: A Journey to Ramrajya

Daily writing promptDescribe your life in an alternate universe.View all responses It’s a fiction and imaginary story. In todays universe, I see huge sufferings. Many people have problems with respect to their families or relationships or caree or the wealth. Lot of voilence around, ill treating the women or sibling fights. Caste politics or powerContinueContinue reading “Life in an Alternate Universe: A Journey to Ramrajya”

The Most Expensive Meal: Love and Memories in Dining

What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it? This is almost 35 years old story. I still remember the date 10.10.1989. And it was lunch date with my fiancée. Both of us are brought up in a typical middle class families. There was no culture of eating out. MyContinueContinue reading “The Most Expensive Meal: Love and Memories in Dining”

ESG & CSR

Daily writing promptScour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that.View all responses Times Of India article ESG & CSR are not so interesting topics for general public.But for me it has strong connection with my Professionalcareer & Personal interests. I have worked extensively on ESGContinueContinue reading “ESG & CSR”

Happiness in little things

List 30 things that make you happy. Happiness can be found in small, seemingly insignificant moments of everyday life. For me there are lots of such everyday moments which give me happiness. My loved ones When I call my wife from out station and the call starts with Good Morning how are you. My morningContinueContinue reading “Happiness in little things”