Susegad The Goan Art of Happiness

Susegad' is a Konkani word that has no exact translation in English. Goans use it to convey the sense of contentment fulfilment and relaxation that everyone associates with Goa and its culture. Clyde D'Souza bestselling author and proud Goan shows us the wonderful unique elements that help Goans achieve susegad and what you can do to add a pinch of this magic to your life no matter where you live. As Clyde takes us on a journey through Goa's beautiful beaches lush greenery exquisite cuisine mix of Portuguese and Konkani culture its history festivals music and architecture you'll learn what makes Goans tick and how they've created habits and routines that lend happiness and calm to their lives. Interviews with noted Goans short stories recipes and pictures in this book bring out what it means to be Goan and help you find your own susegad. Review Follow bestselling author and proud Goan Clyde D'Souza as he guides you through the wonderful unique elements that help Goans achieve susegad -- and add this magic to your life no matter where you live ―https//www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=807008 Published On 2021-03-03[Susegad] is a way of life rituals they've integrated so deeply into their lives that they hardly notice them. Which is why if you ask Goans what's the secret to their susegad they'll wave it off by saying 'It's just our style men.' ―https//lifestyle.livemint.com/health/wellness/can-you-adopt-goan-susegad-as-a-way-of-life-111613478103661.html Published On 2021-02-17It is a well-known fact that the synonym for Goa is 'susegad'. And indeed while terms like ikigai the konmari method hygge etc have become hugely popular in recent times to help one improve the quality of one's life down in Goa locals have for years perfected their own style of qualitative living. ―https//www.navhindtimes.in/2021/03/06/magazines/zest/goan-gaga/ Published On 2021-03-06It is for those visitors who want to go beyond the beaches and the bars and explore those little village ways that still exist. The other aspect is to look at some of the ways you can bringsusegad elements into your life. For example by taking a siesta. -- The Hindu ―https//www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/travel/interpreting-susegad/article34110344.ece Published On 2021-03-19Interviews with noted Goans short stories recipes and pictures in this book bring out what it means to be Goan and help you find your own susegad. -- IANS ―https//english.lokmat.com/national/finding-contentment-in-the-new-normal-the-goan-way/ Published On 2021-03-03As we negotiate challenging times in the aftermath of the pandemic a book that releases today vouches for and dissects the Goan way of life to seek contentment and relaxation -- Midday ―https//www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/live-life-susegad-23160816 Published On 2021-02-22 About the Author Clyde D'Souza is a creative director who has worked in TV print and digital. He is the author ofKissing Ass The Art of Office Politics andGhanta College The Art of Topping College Life published by Penguin Random House India. Clyde lives between Mumbai and Goa.