Susegad: The Goan Art of Contentment
What's the secret behind Goa's magnetic pull on visitors from around the world? Clyde D'Souza, a celebrated writer steeped in Goan heritage, offers a compelling answer: susegad. This Konkani concept captures something English struggles to express—a state of being where contentment, ease and quiet joy flow together naturally. Through vivid explorations of Goa's sun-drenched shores, verdant landscapes and soul-stirring food traditions, D'Souza unpicks how the region's layered identity—shaped by Portuguese influences, Konkani roots, vibrant celebrations and distinctive architecture—nurtures a particular way of living. It's less about doing more and more about being present. You'll meet fascinating local voices through interviews woven throughout, encounter unexpected stories and discover recipes that taste of home. The photographs scattered across these pages anchor the narrative in lived experience rather than abstract theory. Whether you're drawn to understanding Goan sensibilities or craving a personal shift toward greater peace, this book offers practical wisdom. D'Souza reveals which habits and rhythms actually stick, which rituals genuinely soothe, and how you might weave traces of this philosophy into your own daily existence, irrespective of geography. It's an invitation to step off the treadmill and reconsider what a good life really looks like.
- Author: Clyde D'Souza
- Publisher: Penguin eBury Press
- Genre: Lifestyle & Wellness
- ISBN: 978-0670094578
- Pages: 240 pages