Are Unhealthy Foods Accepted by My Body? Yoga Day | Embracing the 14th Day | 31st May 2024 | 11:37 PM

Wow! I realised what not to do.

Hello Everyone,

I hope you're doing amazing and keeping well!

Today marks the 14th day of my blogging journey, and it has indeed been a great experience reflecting on my entire day and introspecting on the activities I perform. It’s like stopping to see how I can improve.

Today, I realized that sometimes, as an individual, if I deviate from my usual saatvik trajectory, I tend to continue doing what I love but then suddenly change direction to return to an ideal saatvik life. During those days, little foreign foods or thoughts act as catalysts, helping me realize that I am in a revolutionary and evolutionary phase to correct myself. I remind myself to forget these instances and try to reduce their occurrence in the future.

Smile leaves a radiance you can't find elsewhere

Similar situations occurred when I had vada pav and tea, then panipuri, and then so much oily and spicy chicken biryani with not-so-good potatoes, which tasted really bad and were unhealthy. I felt a sense of negative vibes from this and thought, why not try something healthier next time? At least that way, the oil and spices won't cause any harm.

I finally consumed the soaked almonds post my evolve Yoga session at cult in evening, which should have been eaten in the morning, but I was being lazy and canceled a class. This is yet another thing that will be my challenge: to note the five reasons behind every instance of skipping a healthy routine.

I flossed my teeth post-dinner to add some charm to my lifestyle, and I am rigidly planning to go on a cycling trip tomorrow with water bottles.

I am grateful for the day and for a few people in my life who make it better, encourage me, and have faith in me.

With this, I am going to sleep, but before that, I'll soak chia seeds and almonds.

Here's a summary of my day:

Talking about some regular routine checklist:

- Hydration challenge: 8/21 days completed.

- Journaling challenge: 14/21 days completed.

- New fitness challenge: 7/21 days completed.

Namo Buddhay!

Best,

Vivek

Reiki healing | Sound therapy | Finally filled Dental cavity | Cycling for 120 calories burn | Self cooked | Gym for half an hour at Gold's Gym | 30th May 2024 | 11:39 PM

Divine feeling at Reiki center today

Hey lovely peeps,

How are you doing?

Today is my 13th day of the journaling challenge! I am so proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone. I remember how I wasn't moving my hands, legs, and body for a few months and hadn't been feeling good since then.

The moment I started journaling, I realized that I am reflecting on myself every day. My energy is aligning with a master spiritual energy, and I feel much more fulfilled.

Today, my day started with consuming lukewarm cardamom and lemon water in Malasana pose. After freshening up, I went to the balcony to enjoy the rejuvenating morning sunshine and cold breeze and prayed for this beautiful day. Then, I did my face cleansing routine, applied moisturizer, ate a banana, and went to Gold’s Gym. I trained on legs and was literally exhausted after just 25 minutes of rigorous exercise. Then, I headed straight to breakfast where I had poha and tea.

After that, I drank a glass of water at home, relaxed for an hour, and then went to the dental clinic where I got my teeth filled and cavities healed. This gave me a sense of satisfaction that I am finally doing things for my betterment each day. While coming down the stairs from the ground floor, I saw a Reiki healing center that caught my attention. I was so amazed as if my life energies had found a friend. I spoke with Mr. Abhay there, and we had a great conversation about spirituality, mindfulness, and therapies.

Reiki center Sound healing Pic 1

Then, I experienced sound healing vibrations from seven meditation bowls representing the seven chakras of the body. I tried Mandarin tea for the first time. During the Reiki sound healing process, I had some unique imaginations and was able to untangle complex thoughts without judging them. I felt so light and didn't feel miserable even once. My whole body felt like it was healing, with each cell vibrating. My life energies were communicating with the vibrations from the bowls while my body lay still.

Reiki center Sound healing Pic 2

You may visit if in Pune

It was truly fantastic. I then had Satvik khichdi from outside, did some office work, and took a rest. In the evening, I felt really tired and couldn't go to my second workout session at Cult. I felt bad but decided to go cycling instead.

I cooked aloo gobi sabzi with less masala and rice pea, but I realized I overate a bit. So, I went cycling and burned around 120 calories in half an hour. When I got back home, I realized I had left the door open, which was alarming. Thankfully, everything was safe, and I felt relieved.

This is how I spent my day today. I really feel proud of myself and plan to continue these activities for the next few days until they become a part of me. This year is a year of evolution and revolution for me to become the best version of myself.

Some more pictures from today.

Afternoon Pose 

Dinner self cooked

Post dinner fat burn

Here's a summary of my day:

**Talking about some regular routine checklist:**

- Hydration challenge: 7/21 days completed.

- Journaling challenge: 13/21 days completed.

- New fitness challenge: 6/21 days completed.

Namo Buddhay!

Best,

Vivek

Forgot helmet yesterday | Dentist Appointment | Finally cleared final rapid round test | No fitness today [29th May 2024 | 10:16 PM]

Hello people,

Hope you're doing amazing today.

Today, I woke up late at 9 AM because I wasn't feeling well due to inadequate sleep. As a result, I decided to cancel all my fitness class slots for the day.

I had my final VIVA test for Snowflake Core Certification today, and it went pretty well, although there is still room for improvement. I need to take it more seriously, which I am committed to doing. My day started with drinking lukewarm water with lemon and dalchini powder in Malasana pose. Then, I freshened up and had a shake made of banana, chia seeds, curd, and almonds. After that, I continued working, but by the evening, I realized I was too tired to continue, so I skipped my fitness classes.

Around 2 PM, I had a regular meal. Suddenly, I realized my helmet was missing. I got anxious, wondering where I had left it. I then remembered I might have left it at the restaurant Masoli, where I had dinner yesterday. I went there, and the manager kindly returned my helmet. I expressed my gratitude.

In the evening, while I was locating the clinic, an old lady approached me for a lift to her home, which was 500 meters away. She mentioned she had undergone some surgery. Initially, I was reluctant because I had been cheated in the past, but this time, I listened to my intuition and gave her a ride. In return, she offered me so many blessings, and that made my day.

I also went for a regular dental checkup at evening. The doctor praised my teeth, noting no major issues except a few minor ones that will be fixed soon.

When I got back home, I felt it wasn't right to skip my fitness routine since I'm following a challenge and can't abandon it. So, I plan to do stretching for half an hour tonight after writing this blog. In the evening, 

I had biryani rice and fried dal with lemons for dinner.

Then, I thought, why not get a haircut? I got it done at a salon, but it cost me 200 bucks, which is high because I usually pay 100 at a different salon that does a similar job.

Post haircut image

I returned to my flat and decided to share my day with you.

For today, I am going to perform stretching or meditation, ensuring my challenge remains uninterrupted. Normally, I dedicate two hours to this, but today I'll do half an hour to maintain consistency and tackle these behavioural issues.

Here's a summary of my day:

Talking about some regular routine checklist:

- Hydration challenge: 6/21 days completed.

- Journaling challenge: 12/21 days completed.

- New fitness challenge: 5/21 days completed.

Namo Buddhay!

Best,  

Vivek

Tried new shirt from cupboard for Dance Fitness | 29th May 2024 | 12:15 AM

I got some nice moves and food

Hello everyone,

I hope you all are blessed and happy today!

Today, I am very tired as I have been sleeping for less than five hours these days due to hectic yoga and dance classes. However, sleep should not be compromised as it can adversely affect our health. I am planning to go to class tomorrow at 8 AM so that I can sleep properly tonight.

My day started with consuming soaked seeds, almonds, and a banana. Then, I went for my morning yoga class, followed by a breakfast of poha and tea. I came back home, took a rest for a while, and then swept the entire floor, cleaned the kitchen and washroom, mopped the floor, folded the clothes, and cleaned the utensils. My friend also arrived at my flat, and we worked together on a few assignments before ordering chicken biryani. I had half of it, and in the evening, we went for tea. Once he left the flat, I worked on some personal projects and did some mentorship for my clients. For those who don't know, I am a lead data engineer, and sometimes I guide students, data enthusiasts, and those searching for jobs.

In the late evening, I took a bath (I need to correct my routine as well) and then went for a rigorous dance class, which was super energetic. For my huge cheat meal today, I had Bangda fish (two pieces), one fried fish, two tandoori rotis, one cup of rice, and solkadi. My gut was tightly packed (no food consciousness today). After that, I discussed some project-related things. It is now another day, and the time is 12:23 AM. I am heavily tired and have a headache. From tomorrow, I will switch to a light diet and ensure I complete at least eight hours of sleep before engaging in activities. I will try to sleep early from tomorrow onwards.

Complete bangda fish thali

Here's a summary of my day:

Talking about some regular routine checklist:

- Hydration challenge: 6/21 days completed.

- Journaling challenge: 12/21 days completed.

- New fitness challenge: 5/21 days completed.

Namo Buddhay!

Best,  

Vivek

Finally plot in Dentistry appointment | 27th May 2024 | 10:37 PM

Twist in Dentistry Appointment

 27th May 2024 | 10:37 PM

Hello people,

Hope you're doing amazing today!

I know many of us perceive Monday as an anxiety-inducing day, but it's just a small portion of life. Instead of worrying, we can thoroughly enjoy the day by doing our work and gifting ourselves or our loved ones the best things we wish for.

Today, I got up at 5:30 am, took a bath, consumed soaked chia seeds and two bananas, then packed all my yoga gear and drove to the center. It was another Evolve yoga session. After the session, I had the same Poha and tea for breakfast.

I had a dentist appointment today. The doctor identified a few things that needed to be done. However, due to some issues with my corporate balance, I had to leave after just the initial consultation.

On my way home, I had egg curry and two rotis for lunch because I was insanely hungry and couldn't wait to eat at home. I regretted it for a minute but then consoled myself.

I also went to Gold's Gym to inquire about a coach because only doing yoga and dance won't build muscles; I need to do some strength and gym exercises as well.

I came back, started working for the office, and after finishing work, I packed my gym backpack and left for Cult to participate in the Dance Fitness class. The class was very intensive today, and all the spots were booked. The energy was insane, and I put all my energy into dancing and shouting or screaming.

The day went pretty well with my dentist appointment, healthy food, and exercise.

Night dinner outside but a fulfilled one.

Let's hope that each day gets better as time goes on.

I am very excited to tell you that I have completed my 11th day of journaling today.

I have changed the subject of my blogs as I have read about the concepts of headings, titles, and permalinks for better SEO.

Here's a summary of my day:

Talking about some regular routine checklist:

- Hydration challenge: 5/21 days completed.

- Journaling challenge: 11/21 days completed.

- New fitness challenge: 4/21 days completed.

Namo Buddhay!

Best,  

Vivek

26th May 2024 | 10:23 PM

Hello, my loveliest peeps,

I hope you're doing amazing!

Evening time before dance class

Today, my morning didn't start with cycling but with yoga instead. I had soaked almonds, chia seeds, and warm water with ajwain in the morning. Then, I did some basic morning exercises at home before heading to yoga class, and I also had a banana. I went to the class and performed different versions of Evolve Yoga asanas. Afterward, I had breakfast of poha and tea from outside. I came back home, rested a bit, then prepared oats with mixed veggies for lunch, and took another rest.

Morning breakfast

I didn't want to waste my weekend, so I tried to book another slot for a dance session today. Before attending the class, I had water, brought a towel, dancing shoes, and had a banana before the workout.

After leaving the class at 8 PM, I decided to have dinner at a good food outlet. I had normal rice, dal, roti, and sabjis. Then, I went to my friend's home for some conversation and relaxing moments. Finally, I decided to take a nap early so I could wake up early for my 6:30 AM yoga session.

Dinner 

I hope you enjoyed the blog. I'm looking forward to sharing more interesting stories in the 'Evolve Myself' session.

Evening time post re-shower

Here's a summary of my day:

Talking about some regular routine checklist:

- Hydration challenge: 4/21 days completed.

- Journaling challenge: 10/21 days completed.

- New fitness challenge: 3/21 days completed.

Namo Buddhay!

Best,

Vivek

26th May 2024 | 12:05 AM

Hello my loveliest readers,

I hope you're doing well!

Start of the day with a refreshing ride

It's a new day, and my day started at 5 am. After refreshing myself and taking a bath, I had chia seeds and almonds for breakfast. Then, I headed to Cult Fitness for my first-ever ride to Taljai Tekdi Mandir, located 17 km from my place. The whole cycling squad of around 10 people greeted each other, and we headed towards our destination. For the last 30 minutes, the road was highly elevated, and I almost gave up. The trainer suggested that I should take a break, but a few pro cyclists boosted my enthusiasm, and finally, we reached our destination.

Reached the destination with the cycling squad

I had red lemon tea in the morning, which was quite refreshing. My mood was elevated knowing my digestion and exercise were in sync, and I was properly hydrated. After that, we had a cool-down exercise and took some photographs.

Cool-down exercises and group photos

We headed back home, and then I had breakfast and rested for around 1.5 hours. I prepared oats for lunch and spent some time reading books. In the evening, I took a bath again and went out for evening snacks and tea with a friend. We decided to prepare dinner together, cooking chicken and rice. Although rice can be heavy and hard for my gut to digest at night, I had water and ajwain to aid digestion. Before that, we had ice cream for dessert.

Tomorrow, I had planned a 50 km cycling workout, but I don't want to push myself too hard. Instead, I have booked a dance class for the evening and plan to wake up at 7 am to cycle for around 20-25 km.

Here's a summary of my day:

Talking about some regular routine checklist:

- Hydration challenge: 3/21 days completed.

- Journaling challenge: 9/21 days completed.

- New fitness challenge: 2/21 days completed.

Prepared Oats for lunch.

Now it's time to sleep. Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow.

Good night,

Vivek

24th May 2024 | 9:17 PM

Hello, my loveliest peeps,

I am journaling early today because I have good news to share. However, you'll need to read through to the end for the reveal.

Today, my day started at 11 am IST. I prepared buns and butter for breakfast, read a few pages of my book, and reflected on how household chores and office work are keeping me from going out. This has taken a toll on both my physical and mental health. It's often said that unbalanced chakras or energy blockages can cause such issues.

Around 3-4 pm, I decided to cook something. I soaked dal and rice, added soya chunks, and put everything in a cooker for 7-8 whistles. Meanwhile, I mashed potatoes with tomato and garlic for a chokha recipe, fried some papad, and served the khichdi with dahi and achar.

The good news is that I completed both the hydration challenge and the journaling challenge. Additionally, I started a fitness class today and attended the Evolve yoga session. It was great to get back to it after a long time, and I feel good.

My Friday was busy: I talked with family, took a walk around the society, and planned to sleep by 10 pm so I can wake up at 5 am for an outdoor cycling exercise tomorrow.

From now on, I will note three things at the end of every blog:

- Hydration challenge: 2/21 days completed.

- Journaling challenge: 8/21 days completed.

- New fitness challenge: 1/21 days completed.

These little steps are really helpful and contribute to a better lifestyle.

That's it for today's blog. Love to see you in the next one.

Best,

Vivek

Outbursting thoughts | Part-1

It is 2:44 AM. My body is lying on the bed inside a locked room in a 33-story high-rise building, and I'm with my soul and skin intact, trying to figure out what my little brain is thinking.

It's a thought or a line of thinking described in Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen, or perhaps it's the 1st or 2nd system defined by Daniel Kahneman in his book Thinking, Fast and Slow. I'm not entirely sure, but at this moment, I could have slept. Instead, my little brain is racing at high speed.

You might wonder what all this nonsense is, but yes, it does happen. It showers a warm wave of heat onto my heated skin, bringing me to misery.

Is it a problem with my brain, or is there some energy surrounding me, or maybe inside me, that induces these thoughts? Is it this energy that calls my brain to think, crave, and dig up the buried soul?

The soul, which I buried in some unidentified area within me, gets unearthed by my brain, prompted by an invisible source of energy.

The thoughts are purely illogical because it's a buried past, and I know it. I know thinking about it is entirely wrong. However, I ask a second entity in my soul or brain, "Only for today, then I won't think." I feel as if my brain, soul, or some energy feels relieved, but it starts tormenting me again, reminding me of losses, miseries, guilt, and sacrifices.

Considering these activities, I sometimes feel like living with these energies and slowly, gently extracting the necessary essence, mixing it with mine, and channeling the energy towards a purpose. Even if the soul is unearthed, I bury it again with a smile, crafting a more robust form of my soul.

23rd May 2024 | 11:40 PM

Hello my loveliest people,

How are you enjoying your life?

We have been gifted with life, so are we enjoying it to the fullest or living in miseries?

I think I am enjoying it, but not to the fullest. However, I am on a journey to make it worthwhile.

I sometimes imagine myself going on a solo tour with my bike (I feel like purchasing a Royal Enfield) so that I can travel and work (currently, my work is remote). I think I can easily do it, but something stops me. I believe it is my inertia of staying in this cocoon life, which doesn't let me come out of it.

Although I am pretty sure that it will give me a new perspective on life, I can imagine going on a solo trip, packing all my bags, leaving the city early in the morning, taking a halt midway for a very healthy breakfast, and then eating a sattvic lunch in a village. I would take photos and write in my journal to reflect on how my days went.

Sometimes I feel like life is all about the little things, but we should dream of the biggest universe. We should stay grounded and enjoy life while taking baby steps to reach where we want to go.

Today, I didn't cook healthy food. It was chicken biryani with a bit more oil than I usually use, tea once, and buns twice with a lot of butter. But one good thing is that I drank 3 liters of water, which I promised myself, so it is now 1/21 completed for water. I am happy about that.

Work-wise, I didn't progress much and slept for a longer period of time. The reason might be my gut. I think I need to be more mindful and kind to my gut, and my lifestyle needs a major improvement.

I feel physically and mentally tired, maybe because of pranic energy or my metabolism taking a toll. I need to be more mindful of what to eat and how to burn excessive calories.

It's fine because I am taking baby steps, and it will be done for sure. I have completed the challenge of writing, self-cooking, and hydration, and I am grateful today as well.

I will definitely meet you tomorrow :)

Love always,

Vivek

22nd May 2024 | 10:27 PM

Hello my dear loveliest peeps,

Hope you're doing great, safe, and sound.

Today is the 6th day of my blog, and as you know, this challenge lasts for 21 days. I got up late this morning, around 9:30 AM, and had 7 almonds which I soaked last night. I started my day by drinking lots of water and preparing food for lunch. I did not have any breakfast as I was quite busy with office meetings.

self-cooked

For lunch, I had bhindi-baingan-tomato ki sabji and cabbage fry. I also prepared 3 parathas and had them for lunch. Afterward, I resumed reading "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman. He mentioned a few things such as Add-1 and Add-3 tasks. I am still watching other videos to understand these concepts. I am not able to fully grasp what he wants to convey. The only thing I understand is that using multiple things can irritate our brain, but I'm not sure about this.

self-trimmed

Apart from this, I did some trimming myself, took two baths today, washed clothes, and need to clean the utensils tomorrow.

Tomorrow, I have a dental checkup as well as a few appointments with mentees.

That's how my day progressed.

I can still work on drinking more water, exercising, getting sound sleep, and not skipping breakfast.

Let's do this step by step:

Tomorrow, I will try to drink 3 liters of water, and this will add another challenge for the next 15 days.

Let's meet tomorrow,

Much love,

Vivek

21st May 2024 | 11:25 PM

Hello, my lovely readers,

I am grateful today for my life, the work that I do, the food, clothes, and shelter I am blessed with, and for being surrounded by people who are genuine and think well of me.

Today, I started the day by having lunch out and didn’t cook anything due to laziness. I couldn't get productive today. I did some office work and then went out and had two plates of panipuri and a glass of sugarcane juice. Although I know these aren't great for my gut, I am trying to be more mindful as the day progresses.

The book "Thinking, Fast and Slow" is really captivating. I am currently understanding the cognitive illusions created by our mind's first system. There are many topics I have covered, and they resonate with me. Now, I understand the 'why' behind my actions.

After completing this post, I will read a few more pages of that book and then go to sleep.

I know there isn't much interesting to share, but keep an eye on my blog. I am taking on the challenge of practicing this blog for the first 21 days.

This is my tangible goal, and I want to grow by reflecting on my journey here.

Thank you so much for your support.

Much love,

Vivek

20th May 2024 | 11.02 PM

Hello everyone,

Today, I listened to a very insightful line that I wanted to share: It was from coach Tannaz Irani about setting your frequency to a higher level in conjunction with the highest divine power. It was a seriously good session on NLP. I came to understand another powerful statement: “You will never meet the same person twice,” and also how people are incapable of being emotionally present, which creates tensions.

She also discussed ‘Analysis Paralysis.’ These were all things I did in the evening after 8 pm.

However, today I woke up late, around 9:30 am, and instead of having breakfast, I started with tea. I began checking emails and solving mock papers for the Snowflake certification. As work progressed, I took time to cook rice and baingan-bhindi-aloo ki sabji.

I had a session booked with Urban Company for a pedicure, neck and face de-tan, and neck, head, and shoulder massage therapy. After which, I took a bath and cleaned the room. However, due to the workshop, I couldn’t cook food and had to order from Zomato, where I ordered egg curry and rice. I know that for people like me, I can reduce rice intake and focus more on protein and exercise.

I couldn’t read ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ today, but after this blog, I’ll go read it, make some notes, and also sleep.

Thanks for reading this far.

Let’s meet tomorrow.

Much love, Vivek

20th May 2024 | 01:01 AM

Today, I woke up really late. The reason was that I went to bed very late last night because I was talking with friends on a video call. Today was Sunday, and I spent my time cooking rice and aloo soyabean for lunch. I also ate three rotis and mustard potol sabji because I like Bengali food.

I am currently reading "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman, and it is really a good book. Today, I didn't go outside, and I can summarize my day as cooking, cleaning utensils, bathing, and reading books.

I need to wake up early tomorrow to perform some morning rituals, exercise, and prepare food before work starts.

Goodbye.

Vivek

19th May 2024 | 2:30 AM

Hello to whoever has reached this blog,

My name is Vivek, and I know a few things about data engineering, which is how I earn my living. When I was a child, I wanted to become a pilot, but during my early schooling days in 6th or 7th grade, I used to hack my father's computer and play games in safe mode with my brother.

Although I was never a pro game player and my brother had the patience and skill to crack the missions, I always stood by his side to encourage him. I was more interested in planning things and planned to pursuing a career as a software developer in the future.

Today, I am renting a 1 BHK flat, living solo, and fulfilling my dreams by God's grace. I cook food myself, clean the utensils, mop the floor, arrange my clothes, and wash them. I have not employed anyone for household and cooking jobs because my work-from-home setting allows me to learn and practice the art of self-management.

Staying alone can be difficult at times when social connections are limited, but I don't feel like I'm missing out. I am more interested in spending time with myself and understanding the core principles of why I am here on this earth. What drives me to my purpose of living?

I laugh my heart out—sometimes fake, but mostly genuine—and often play the role of a 'baba.' I reflect on each day, assessing whether it was useful or wasted. If I consider it wasted, I make an effort to correct it the next day.

I have resumed writing and now just want to continue so that I can feel lighter, happier, and share some of my views and life experiences here.

Thanks with much love,

Vivek

15th May 2024 | 12:36 AM

Hello everyone,

This morning, I woke up intending to go to the gym, but I couldn't move my body and fell asleep again. I woke up directly at 9:30 am IST and got myself freshened up.

I went to the kitchen and had two packets of Yipee noodles and two packets of Maggi, and then I brushed my teeth. It's a bit annoying to admit, but that's how my morning went.

I started working for the office and then began cooking chhole and paneer. In the afternoon, I had paneer and chhole, which I kept consuming until the evening.

In the evening, I took a break, had a bath, and went to the gym. I spent 45 minutes exercising: treadmill, some stretching, and lifting dumbbells.

I came back to my room, listened to some meditation songs, and took a 10-minute nap. Then I took another bath, put on a new T-shirt and jeans, and went to have tea with my friend. We spent an hour talking, and then I went to his flat, where I started discussing how an ideal vacation can be enjoyed on a solo trip.

Later, another flatmate and I went for tea at night and talked a lot about various things in life. When I came back, I cleaned my T-shirt, which had gotten stained when tea spilled on it.

After that, I wrote a poem, and now I am looking forward to sleeping.

Bye,

Vivek