Bay Shore NY
5-20-2025 7:30pm

Change

SKYLARK'S ARTICLE OF THE WEEK - CHANGE

You know when you're ready for change. Your mind, body, and soul tell you. Don't ignore these feelings. Take steps as soon as you can, because if you don't, the desire for change will nag at you until you do something about it. It can cause anxiety if you put it off. E' Buono. 

Change is good. We've heard this our whole life. Change is replacing something with something else, something better, something newer. A fresh start perhaps. Change comes in many forms. It can be a new job, a new relationship, a new home, a new car, or a new perspective. You may be asking yourself lately, what's next?

Change is inevitable, and sometimes, it's necessary. It's the one constant we can count on. Everything changes. The seasons, the weather, the night sky, and everything around us. There is a constant forward motion in life, so we must ride it as best we can. There's no escaping the constant flow of change.

Throughout our lives, we experience a lot of change. When we resist it, change can be painful, but if we embrace it, change can surprise us with newness and clarity. We go through many phases throughout the course of our life span. I have learned that change can come at any age and any stage of our life. Don't get too comfortable. Change will come knocking.

Here are some things change can help you with:

  • Growth: Change can help you grow by pushing you out of your comfort zone and learning from new experiences. This can help you understand yourself better, including your limits, desires, and passions. As we learn more about ourselves, we can make better decisions about our future and find our true calling.
  • Skills: Change can provide opportunities to develop new skills and improve existing ones.
  • Flexibility: Change can help us relax our routines and become more flexible.
  • Confidence: Change can help us challenge ourselves and boost our confidence.
  • Compassion: Change can help us view things from different perspectives, which can make us more compassionate and empathetic.

Here are some ways to embrace change in a positive way:

  • Acknowledge the change
  • Look at the situation optimistically
  • Analyze your values instead of your fears
  • Share your thoughts with others
  • Be flexible
  • Expect change
  • Build upon past experiences
  • Resist fear
  • Adopt an attitude of anticipation and excitement
  • See change as an opportunity

Change is also good for your mental health. It is necessary to improve and thrive. We can't stand still. I often talk about thriving into older age. We don't want to become complacent. That can be dangerous to our overall health. Change is how we adapt to our surroundings and grow personally and professionally. It’s not always easy to accept change, but it’s essential if we want to see positive results. Changing our personal habits can be challenging, but it can be healthy to continue striving for improvement in every area of our life.

Even small changes in our daily routine can lead to significant results. If we increase our productivity, we will have more time to focus on the important things in our lives. Small changes like prioritizing our to-do list, planning our day in advance, and eliminating distractions can greatly impact our success. When we embrace changes, we open ourselves up to new opportunities to improve ourselves. We can also learn new skills that help you advance in our field of work and play. If you’re unhappy with any aspect of your life, you must make a change. E' Buono. Change is good.

Peace and Love,

Skylark

At 60 and beyond, change may not be as easy as it used to be, but it's just as essential for overall well-being. 

SKYLARK'S PICK OF THE WEEK - THE 2025 JONES BEACH AIR SHOW

The Brief

  • The 2025 Jones Beach Air Show is this weekend, May 24 and 25.
  • The show will take place at Jones Beach State Park, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.
  • The headliners of the show are the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. This performance will mark their tenth appearance as headliners for the air show.
  • Other performers include the United States Army Parachute Team, also known as the Golden Knights, and the United States Navy F-35C Demo Team. The full list of performers can be found here.

Permitted and Banned Items

Spectators are allowed to bring chairs and coolers, as well as their own food. Backpacks are also permitted but could be subject to a search by security.

Kites, drones and balloons are strictly prohibited. Pets are also not allowed.

Admission to the Air Show

Spectators will not be charged admission, but tickets for the Jones Beach Chalet allow guests to view the show from a private beachfront area. Tickets to the Jones Beach Chalet are available now until May 21, 2025, at 5 p.m.

Parking

Jones Beach parking lots open at sunrise, and there are designated handicap parking stalls in every parking field.

Parking is free on Friday to see the planes practice. For Saturday and Sunday, parking will be $10 – available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can park at Field 4, 5, or 6, but you better get there early for a good spot.

SKYLARK'S HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK

I planted some new flowers this week. Angelonia. They are beautiful spikes of flowers that attract butterflies. They like full sun and can grow to a foot tall. Let's see what happens.

SKYLARK'S PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Dear God,

Please protect all of the pilots, performers, and patrons at the Jones Beach Air Show this Memorial Day weekend. Amen.

SKYLARK'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE OF THE WEEK

SKYLARK'S QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What would you like to change in your life?

SKYLARK'S SONG OF THE WEEK - ALL IN LOVE IS FAIR by STEVIE WONDER

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LYRICS

All is fair in love
Love's a crazy game
Two people vow to stay
In love as one they say
But all has changed with time
The future none can see
The road you leave behind
Ahead lies mystery
But all is fair in love
I had to go away
A writer takes his pen
To write the words again
That all in love is fair
All of fate's a chance
It's either good or bad
I tossed my coin to say
In love with me you'd stay
But all in war is so cold
You either win or lose
When all is put away
The losing side I'll play
But all is fair in love
I should have never left your side
A writer takes his pen
To write the words again
That all in love is fair
A writer takes his pen
To write the words again
That all in love is fair

ABOUT MY BRAND, SKYLARK LIVE

My brand, Skylark Live, began when I turned 60 and noticed a profound shift. I wanted to talk about it and share what I was experiencing with the hope of helping other women as well. My brand consists of a weekly newsletter and a monthly vlog designed to motivate and inspire women over 60 to thrive in older age through knowledge and self-awareness.

Weekly Newsletter - My weekly newsletter, Skylark Live Town News, features articles about human interest, nature, general observations, inspiration, motivation, music, places I've been to, and ideas I want to explore. I represent Bay Shore and towns beyond. There is also a calendar of events. I throw in Italian words, too, because I love the language and all things Italian. Bella Italia! As a paying subscriber, you will receive my newsletter each Wednesday morning in your email. That gives you a head's up. You can also advertise your business or event on my newsletter. Just click this link to subscribe: For updates, subscribe to our free newsletter!

Monthly Vlog - My first Monday-of-the month vlog, 60 and Beyond with Skylark, is a recap of what I've written about in my newsletters throughout the previous month. Then I introduce a new topic. My vlog is live on my YouTube channel, Skylark Live, and you can view it at any time. Just click the link to subscribe: (736) Skylark Live - YouTube

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Thank you for your love and support. Apprezza la giornata. Cherish the day. Saluti!

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