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* Life is Made Up of Moments

 

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“Life is made up of moments. Small pieces of glittering mica in a long stretch of grey cement.

It would be wonderful if they came to us unsummoned, but particularly in lives as busy as the ones most of us lead now, that won’t happen.

We have to teach ourselves how to make room for them, to love them, and to live, really live.” 

Anna Quindlen “A Short Guide to  a Happy Life”

joyful moment

Whenever we create space for ourselves and pause in order to simply be, we find the pieces that make life meaningful.

Val T Boyko
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44 responses to “* Life is Made Up of Moments”

  1. Jewels Avatar
    Jewels

    “Whenever we create space for ourselves and pause in order to simply be, we find the pieces that make life meaningful.” Truly profound, Val…
    ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Julie. When I read these words it made me pause too ❤

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  2. Carrie Cannady Avatar
    Carrie Cannady

    So nice, Val. A wonderful reminder!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Wonderful reminders are glittering moments 🙂

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      1. Carrie Cannady Avatar
        Carrie Cannady

        Indeed they are, Val! I LOVE that!! 🙂

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          Next time we wear sequins we can bear this in mind!

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          1. Carrie Cannady Avatar
            Carrie Cannady

            YES!!! Been a while since I’ve worn any…hhmmm…must be time. 🙂

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  3. Ann Koplow Avatar
    Ann Koplow

    I’m glad I paused for this glittering moment, Val. Thank you.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank for your glittering presence Ann!

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  4. stormiesteele Avatar
    stormiesteele

    Mmmm, so true – we each make our moments special by attending with full intention and presence. ~Storm

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Beautifully said Storm 🙂

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      1. stormiesteele Avatar
        stormiesteele

        Inspiration from you Val… 🙂

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  5. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    I love your alignment with my words today Val. Thank you! ❤

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  6. Robert Jepson Avatar
    Robert Jepson

    Lovely quote! We can only really live by attending to the present momnet; that is, after all, the only reality 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Ah yes Robert …. And this is where the mica of life is found 🙂

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  7. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    Wonderful! Reminds me of the saying, “Less is more”.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      When we appreciate each moment we find it is enough 🙂 Thanks Paul!

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  8. kimberlyharding Avatar
    kimberlyharding

    Excellent reminder as I begin my day here 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Enjoy the moment Kim 🙂

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  9. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    The pause that refreshes! Thanks, Val.

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  10. Val Boyko Avatar
    Val Boyko

    Keep living them Nancy 🙂

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  11. nexi Avatar
    nexi

    Lovely – the photo is near McLeod’s tables & coral beach?

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yes indeed Nexi! Well spotted that it is Skye. It was a magical moment when the sun came out and we sat on the coral beach soaking it all in.

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      1. nexi Avatar
        nexi

        Ah, we tour the west coast often and stayed at Borreraig overlooking Dunvegan last year … part of our psyche…!

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  12. Nomzi Kumalo Avatar
    Nomzi Kumalo

    🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      🙂 Nomzi!

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        Nomzi Kumalo

        😀

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  13. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    *“Life is made up of moments. **Small pieces of glittering mica in a long stretch of grey cement.” I love that!*

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It caught my eye too Eliza 😉

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  14. dianasschwenk Avatar
    dianasschwenk

    Great post Val and love the picture! I go to water to think or just…be. ❤
    Diana xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Me too Diana – We share a similar mica moment 🙂

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  15. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    Wonderful quote Val. And I love the picture of just being too 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Tiny. This is a coral beach on the north west coast of Scotland! The coral has come all the way from the Caribbean via the gulf stream.

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      1. Tiny Avatar
        Tiny

        Wow! Another example of how everything is connected.

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  16. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Great picture of you both connecting and being present. Great Reminder. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It’s our Fiji …. 😉

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  17. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Got to have someone else loving Fiji. Thanks Val 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I did a geography project on Fiji when I was 12. Still remember the beauty, the people and rugby!!

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  19. elizabeth2560 Avatar
    elizabeth2560

    Great thoughts. Thanks Val

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Elizabeth! Enjoy the moments 🙂

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  20. Christy Birmingham Avatar
    Christy Birmingham

    Wonderful words for the day!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Christy 🙂

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  21. Val Boyko Avatar
    Val Boyko

    Reblogged this on Find Your Middle Ground and commented:

    Anna Quindlen’s words came back to me today. I hope you enjoy this lovely reminder. 💛

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