Sitting in darkness, igniting the inner flame

Life always presents such amazing opportunity to witness the humble grace of mother nature. Last year, to the day, I sat in Conn. in vigil as I watched my sweet mother fight for her breath. We lost all power, yes, no lights,water,heat,electric grid gone with the freak storm storm that blew through the entire state. For eight days, I kept a fire burning for warmth,carried buckets of water from an outdoor pool to flush toilets and wash, rallied my mom's spirit with pioneer stories and kept my mind focused on my blessing to be there. I was with her during these last days of life. Today, I am approaching the anniversary of her death,Nov.15th. and Conn.is again in darkness. The entire coast of the Long Island Sound is experiencing the sense of loss,confusion,fear,grief and profound surrender of normalcy..all the emotions that I know so well. My heart is reliving every moment.
I know this storm has shook the world and yet, my thoughts do not have to go into the darkness. I know that I am able to choose my thought today which can bring me out of the confusion of all those emotions. I can choose to use my breath to calm my mind and actually bring my thoughts to a still place. I can choose to feel peaceful is the moment. Gather some clarity and know the hearts can pull together. I remember how the neighbors came by with food, friends found a generator so my mother could have heat..I remember the love of this community that helped lift my spirit back and give me strength to care for my mom. Today, this same spirit resides in all of us. We are all effected by the enormous loss of people's lives and the tragedy of loosing all we hold dear to our hearts. The human spirit is huge. I want to join in offering a way to help ease the pain of so many souls lost in their immense need to get back to some balance. Balance is a word that our world is struggling with today. Where is the balance in our lives that are witnessing a County so divided and split in ideology and belief.? There must be a way to restore an inner balance so we can see clearer and feel the blessing that life is presenting even the the mist of despair. I know that last year, as hard as it was to sit in the sadness of witnessing death approaching, to be holding vigil to her every breath..I was more alive, more focused, more of purpose to maintain a steady mind for the love that was constantine sustaining me. That goodness for the tools of yoga!! Today, this same passion, this inner light is on more than ever..and so let us come together and share and serve as a yoga community. YAF will be hosting community classes every Sun. Starting this Nov. 11th, Veterans Day, 3:00-4:00! Come, and donate what you can..but come and bring your spirit, your desire, your love and let us keep the lights on in our hearts.. We can help just with our pure intention. I will be working with families and friends on the East Coast to find the right places to donate the funds..we just have to start!
Life is a song..sing it
Life is a game..play it
Life is a challenge..meet it
Life is a dream..realize it
Life is a sacrifice..offer it
Life is LOVE..enjoy it!


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