Fall on the Harbor
Undoubtedly Fall is my most favorite season!
After the rush of getting the kids back to school—life seems to “fall” into place. Routine returns, but with a new twist!
The kids have new classes, new teachers, new friends!
For me as Mom and Anchor and yogi lover–I look for all the new opportunities to create balance in my life!
I have an urge to re- organize my home–after a long summer of sandy flip flops and easy going living–I begin to cook again–real cooking–spaghetti and homemade sauce and soy balls–{my kids go bleck! but eat them anyway}
I focus on getting the kids off on the right foot—ready for a new year of learning.
At work I re-commit myself to finding empowering and compelling news stories.
And with my newset venture –Harbor Lights Yoga–I continue to listen –adjust and create–this beautiful space for all of us to practice yoga.For me Fall is like a last chance to get your act together before the year ends!
So items on my ”to do” list–begin to haunt me—and yet the crisp blue skies, the temperate weather, the expected burst of color and crunch of leaves still keep me connected to what is most important. I make it a mission to get the kids outside for walks, bike rides, hopefully some fall camping!
I force myself to leave behind some of the more ambitious items on my “to do” list –{clean out the garage, attic and basement this weekend!!} and work on that —”balance”–balance as I have said before is a tricky word. For me it does not mean every thing is in equal parts–but instead each aspect of our lives – in harmony.
I may not be able to clean out the garage, basement and attic in one weekend–but I can begin work in the corner of the garage, set a time limit and then commit to taking the kids on a bike ride in the afternoon.
That harmony will bring about great change in your life.
Along with the hard work we all must do to keep our homes and our lives up and running–we must also find time to live.
With yoga, I have been able to quiet my mind–which then allows me to put my “to do ” list into a life living priority.
I see what I need to do–with more purpose and clarity.
And that is how Harbor Lights Yoga came about.
I wanted to create a place for those who had never tried yoga–a space that was inviting and not intimidating. A space where children were welcomed and families could practice together, a space where life could be lived!
We have many special events planned–A book signing with my dear friend and author Kerri Ann Brosky–her books Ghosts Of Long Island-and other historical books about Long Island will be available for purchase and signing!
Mister Sausage is coming to give us a lesson in cooking healthy italian food!
My dear friend and News 12 colleague Judy Martin will be holding meditations everyother Monday at 7:30pm starting October 5th. Our focus will be prosperity in all phases of our lives! You deserve success, and serenity!
http://www.judymartinspeaks.com/
I also hoping to hold a Harbor Lights Parking Lot Tag sale–to raise money for a Mission to Nicaragua to build homes and touch lives!
Don’t forget in October we will also have our Grand Opening Celebration Party and Yoga Day! {date tba}
Thank you for helping me make Harbor Lights Yoga a life giving space!
I wish you a bigger smaller life!
A life full of big moments of joy –fun –laughter–coupled with smaller moments of craziness–chaos–and missed opportunities!
Enjoy this Fall and don’t forget to look at the western edge of the Hunting Harbor where sun shines on a ridge of trees–leaving behind a rainbow of fall colors!
You and your family are in my heart and in my prayers!
Danielle