14 responses to “* Be honest with yourself”

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   Carrie Cannady

   Mar 15, 2015 at 9:00 am

   A very timely message, dear Val. Thank you!

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   maureenmonte

   Mar 15, 2015 at 9:23 am

   Self-honesty takes courage. love the post. Thanks Val!

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      Val Boyko

      Mar 15, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      So true Maureen. Thank you!

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   Eliza Waters

   Mar 15, 2015 at 2:10 pm

   The world does love hypocrisy. I get in trouble a lot by being honest!

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      Val Boyko

      Mar 15, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      Keep being true to yourself Eliza! 🙂

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   Healing Grief

   Mar 15, 2015 at 9:59 pm

   A great perspective. This is very true. Thanks Val.

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      Val Boyko

      Mar 16, 2015 at 7:53 am

      Thanks Karen!

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   nrhatch

   Mar 16, 2015 at 1:30 pm

   Wonderful!

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      Val Boyko

      Mar 16, 2015 at 3:03 pm

      Thanks Nancy 🙂

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   Paul Handover

   Mar 16, 2015 at 5:15 pm

   Paramahansa Yogananda speaks the truth but with one caveat. It takes one to know oneself, truly to like oneself, before one can be fully honest with oneself. And getting to like oneself can often not be achieved without the support of a professional psychotherapist. (Just my two-pennies worth!)

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      Val Boyko

      Mar 16, 2015 at 8:03 pm

      Thanks for your perspective Paul. I would add that there are many paths to get to know ourselves. Psychotherapy and counseling is powerful to help us heal from past trauma and wounds. As a coach I support people in understanding all aspects of themselves in the here and now, in order to live their best lives. I come from a place that trusts that most of us are whole and don’t need fixing. However, I also appreciate that things will come up from the past that may prevent bringing about change. If something comes up that suggests therapy would be helpful, I recommend it, and in fact often work in tandem with therapists.
      As a yoga teacher I support people to accept their physical and emotional being just as it is in the moment. Spiritual teachers support people in bringing new understanding and acceptance of our selves.
      It’s no surprise that many therapists follow the Buddhist tradition and explore spirituality that arises from self knowledge and acceptance.

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   Calm Self-Awareness | Spirit Lights The Way

   May 27, 2015 at 7:13 am

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   Pix Under the Oaks

   May 27, 2015 at 8:22 am

   Good Morning Val! Just following Nancy’s link here to read more about being honest with ourselves.

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      Val Boyko

      May 27, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      Good to see you here Pix 🙂

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