Happy Tuesday! We are a quarter of the way into 2025. What are your thoughts? How are you feeling? Is this new year blissful compared to 2024?
I could not wait to move past 2024. Truly it was a meh year for me. Now, I miss the consistency of the meh feeling as opposed to the chaos and uncertainty. The one thing the uncertainty is creating is ways to pivot and feel positive. I have been hopeful about yoga and seeing more clients and opportunities. I was offered the opportunity to teach a Park session through a client on June 1st. Unfortunately, I had to turn it down. Chef Tom has hip surgery, and I will be helping him with his recovery. As much as I want to teach yoga (and meet new people/clients), I felt it would be selfish of me. Tom needs help and I can provide it. I know there will be other opportunities as well.
I last left off in February with the aryuvedic lifestyle approach. This has been challenging for me to perform or commit to. I have been reading some of the books she recommends but the food is difficult. The no drinking is challenging during this time of uncertainty. Friends have visited which encourages social outings. Most of February was fine until I met Shari and Jean in Washington State. Then there was a visit to Santa Fe. Sara Jo visited Denver for a couple weeks. I have not been consistent with the lifestyle change outside of no caffeine. Surprisingly that has been easier than I anticipated. I have had one cup of detox tea that contains caffeine in three months. A few times I have been tempted to drink coffee. I have abstained.
Dairy, wine and chips have continued to be invited to my diet, lol. I notice how this is affecting my routine and how I am feeling. I know that I need to fully commit to this to have a better result. There are some physical unpleasantries that I would like to avoid.
The upside to the aryuvedic approach is that I have been more present and mindful. I do read more positive books--Heal your Life by Louise Hay and You are the Placebo by Joe Dispenza. I have been finding myself drawn to other solutions of positive thinking and releasing things I cannot control. Changing routines to change habits and outcomes.
Building community has been important. I know all of my neighbors' names for the first time in years. Typically, there is one that I encounter the most and know their name but stumble with others that I rarely see. Even during Covid when we were all in the building and toasting the healthcare staff for their work to save lives, I still only knew the guy that lived across from me Michael. I would run into him on the porch or at the park. Looking back, I should have made more of an effort to know my neighbors at the time.
Thankfully, Chef Tom enjoys making soup and I share it with yoga clients, coworkers from the catering company, bartenders in the neighborhood and neighbors. Connecting with people is helping me navigate the uncertainties of this year and minimize some of the doom scrolling. There is plenty to doomscroll about. Every day it seems that some absurdity is added to the mix. If you have not heard of the 5 Calls App, check it out. They curate scripts to use to call your reps if you are inclined. They provide the contact information of your representatives as well. It makes it convenient to be involved and make your voice heard. The first time I called my representatives, I was nervous. Having a script helped me remove some of my resistance to calling. I hate looking stupid. I think that is a theme from childhood, lol.
I am making some progress this year. There are areas that require improvement and change. I know that. Still, I am feeling better about my decisions this year. Must make lemonade out of the lemons I have been dealt.
Make it a great day!
