Our 1st Louisville Month

This past Monday was our 1 month anniversary of moving to Louisville. Usually during big life changes things are such a whirlwind it can become hard to be in the moment, enjoy the change, live in the new environment as we often are caught up in trying to survive, get things done, be productive, start a new business/career, establish new routines. 

It's not ironic now that I think about that this month as I've had the opportunity to sub a few yoga classes; I've been drawn to a theme to begin each class with a quote I came across a few months back. 

~ We are human BEings, not human DOings ~ 

This month has been FULL of DOing things, however having this theme not only for my students but also for myself, even if subconsciously, it was ingrained in my heart, grounding me during this crazy time of transition. 

Reflection on our 1st Louisville Month:

Unpacked 115  boxes

Penned lovely Thank You cards to many friends & family

Wrote 12 blog posts (including this one)

Organized our new hOMe

Creating Routines,  Making Roots

Practiced yoga galore both at home and studios around Louisville

Met with 10 different owners/directors of yoga studios/programs 

Subbed 11 classes

Green thumb with grandma

Bike riding around Louisville in our Vintage Wheels

Jumped in Feet First = Approximately 40 miles walked for 1/2 marathon training

Bought a car with hubby

Driving husband to work everyday & picking him up

Strange noises in the house keeping me up at night

Lots of "Fix-it" opportunities at home

Created my 1st art project ~ Tea cup Bird Feeders

Visited many fun events and gatherings in Louisville - Nulu fest, Art under the bridge, First Friday , Oktoberfest, Phood Truck Festival

Making friends

Coffee with fellow yoga teacher

Many - MANY - visits to Lowe's/Home Depot

1st glass of wine on balcony

2 year anniversary

Getting lost even with a GPS

Goodwill, resale and antique store window shopping

Planned & started my next stained glass project

Shortened our blinds

Bought all of our appliances

1st 911 & hospital experience

2 Visits to farmers market

Walking for ice-cream

Art festival date with myself

Visited the Flea off market

Speed Art Museum

Fell In love with the Fleur de Lis

Created a Louisville Yoga Newsletter

Created a Calendar of where I am teaching

Figuring out the motivation, drive & ability to get things done when not working a 9 to 5

Fell in love with Louisville Waterfront

Felt discouraged and encouraged

Inspired by the chalk inspirational message writer

Loving spending more time with both of our families

Driving in a car ~ with the windows down and the radio playing

Our 1st Louisville month  was full of lots of DOings, but I am happy to say that so many of them hold a special place in my heart because I tried to take the opportunity to BE still with each moment even if for just a moment. 

A moment of reflection can help to put a whirlwind in perspective.