In the highs and lows of life let yourself be.
Let yourself be
Be what?
The being that you are
This being is found in this moment
It isn’t who you think you are. Your thinking is based on memories
Holding on to this picture of yourself is a prison
Let go of its hold over you
You are beyond anything you can think
So stop thinking
Let yourself be
Pause for a moment and take a full breath
Inhale this new moment to embrace
Exhale and let yourself be
Love-ly. A wonderful way to open to the beginning of the week, Val. Thank you. 🙂
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Thank you, Val. At times it is not easy to know who we are amongst all the clamor that is all around us at times. It takes great strength and courage to stay ourselves so we are not swayed to someone else’s definition of who we “should” be. Great post!!! Love, Amy
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That was a lovely post!
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Thank you Rainee.
Val x
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Quite simply – I LOVE THIS! I took a deep breath and the peace of “me” set in. Thank you, as always, dear Val. xo!
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Thank you Allison! So glad your experienced the deep breath too. It brings it all home. 🙂
Val x
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beatiful and helpful post, so many people refuse to be what they are…
“You are beyond anything you can think”
It’s beautiful Val, because it is TRUE 🙂
thank you, merci 🙂
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Here’s to letting go of the stories about who we were to become more fully who we’re meant to be.
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Stories are based on the past … and there is always an opportunity to become our true selves in each moment.
Thank Nancy!
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My fave quote: “We must be willing to let go of the life that we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” ~ Joseph Campbell
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This is a great quote Eric. Thank you of sharing here.
Val x
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Val, this is me, being me! Thanks so much!
Diana xo
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Yes it is. I’d recognize that spirit anywhere 🙂
Val x
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Val, I had never really thought of this in the way you write it “Your thinking is based on memories.” This is so true and obvious, yet I had never looked at it in this way. What a blessing you have given!
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Thank you Kim! I am always enthralled to discover fresh perspectives that open up our thinking and our relationship with life. When we see things from different perspectives it give us choice. Choices are empowering so we can be all we can be!
So glad this resonated with you.
Val x
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My name is Val Boyko, a dual citizen living near Philadelphia, originally from Scotland.
This blog came to life one morning in 2013. I woke up with these words in my mind: “Life is a series of highs and lows. Be grateful for the highs. Be graceful in the lows. And find contentment in your Middle Ground.”
Find Your Middle Ground blog started to explore, reflect, ask deep questions, share insights about awakening, and connect with wonderful people like yourself. Thank you for being here and being such an inspiration.
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