* Haiku – new year

hibernating dormouse

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Time hurtling forward

Pressure to bring about change.

An other treadmill.

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Find your Middle Ground

Reflect and nurture your self

Follow nature’s way

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18 responses to “* Haiku – new year”

  1. Well this is a curious piece. The photo of new beginnings and the promise of the acorns. Yet, the haiku speaks of the stress of change. Ironically, we are always the picture above. It is our interpretations that create the latter.

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    1. Thank you Noelle for your perspective 🙂
      I chose the dormouse to represent nature’s way of hibernation, rather than the conditioned way and stress that many peeps feel at this time of year.
      Val x

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  2. Many feel pushed to set resolutions and goals for the “new” year. I confess that I’m no longer riding that merry-go-round. I resolve to “go with the flow” and “let life unfold.”

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    1. Sounds wonderful Nancy!
      Up here in the cold north I’m ready for a snuggle cuddle around the fire 🙂

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  3. “Follow nature’s way” is a great call for just being in the flow of life. The picture is adorable!

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    1. Thank you Tiny. The more we connect with nature the more we can relate to the flow of life. Val x

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    1. And you are too 🙂

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  4. In the Stillness of Willow Hill Avatar
    In the Stillness of Willow Hill

    I walk with you in following nature’s way, my friend.

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    1. Lets walk arm in arm towards the new year Tree 🙂

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  5. The picture and the words are from two different spectrums. Yes the stress of change can be daunting, yet, in order to achieve the peace of the womb, we must cross that space of turmoil (sometimes) to achieve change that leads to peace. Nice work, Val. I love the way your mind works. Love, Amy

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    1. Thank you Amy … I think … lol 😉

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  6. Your reflections about nurturing the self just reminded me I nearly forget today’s bio-feedback session! Off to do it now!

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    1. Gentle reminders work for me too! Its one of the reasons I share 🙂

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  7. A good lesson to keep in mind all year round whenever the pressure is on.

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    1. Yes! Thank you Fiona!

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  8. I love to come across your reminders, Val. Always speaking of balance when I most need it.

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    1. Thank you Kim for your kind words! We all appreciate reminders in life.
      Happy New Year!!

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About Me

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.