This mantra is for when you have something big coming up. Always remember these three simple directions. Nothing more is required!

do your best

Prepare

(what needs to be done)

Show up

(be present)

Do my best

(nothing more or less)

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Val Boyko is originally from Scotland and came to the United States over 30 years ago. At "Find Your Middle Ground" Val brings together her experience as a life coach, yoga teacher, spiritual explorer and mentor, to inspire awakening to the light and greater understanding within us all. This blog is a place of exploration and discovery as we explore opening our hearts and finding harmony and peace in the highs and lows of life 💛

22 comments on “*Mantra for Today – showing up

  1. Karen Lang's avatar

    Wise words Val and easy to do each day. Thankyou.

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  2. Kate @ Did That Just Happen?'s avatar

    that’s my kinda mantra!! 🙂

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  3. noellevignola's avatar

    Perfect for me today.

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  4. In the Stillness of Willow Hill's avatar
    In the Stillness of Willow Hill

    Today, I prepared for work….showed up in the driver’s seat of my car…….and then…went nowhere. I had brought the wrong keys and locked the REAL keys in my house…with the alarm on! I had to laugh. Then called my husband home from his job in a neighboring town. I spent 30 quality minutes with my dog, watching the storm from our open garage door. It was a truly lovely moment despite the unexpected nature of my situation.

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  5. dianasschwenk's avatar

    Love this so much, had to share it on facebook!
    Diana xo

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  6. Angels444's avatar

    Wise words Val. Then we can give ourselves the benefit of the doubt that we did our best no matter how things turn out 🙂 WIth love, Sharon

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    • Val T Boyko's avatar

      Thank you for sharing Sharon. For me, the lesson I learned the most from was showing up and being present. I used to find myself skipping ahead to what’s next rather than being in that moment and being fully present. 🙂

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  7. ViewPacific's avatar

    Nice! And something more – the first one may not be needed! Yes, just improvise and don’t let over-preparation be a delay tactic. (Spoken from my own experience)
    Vincent

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  8. Don's avatar

    For me Val, not just for today, for every moment in life. Incisive, insightful and practical – wisdom at it’s best. 🙂 Thank you.

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  9. socialbridge's avatar

    Wise, wise, wise.

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  10. Live & Learn's avatar

    That’s one proud beast!

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  11. misifusa's avatar

    So easy, just 3 little steps make a can do attitude! Love this! ♥

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