* Kindling the Inner Fire

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should be all thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”

Albert Schweitzer

Accept that there will be low times

Yet we can rekindle inspiration

Spark off each other

Bring fresh awareness of our inner fire

And fan the flames together

Thank you all for kindling our inner spirit 🙂

Namaste

35 responses to “* Kindling the Inner Fire”

Allison

Mar 15, 2015 at 4:54 pm

Dear Val,

Thank you so much for this – it was quite literally – the very warmth I needed this day.

Namaste, my friend, thank you so much for your beautiful light. 😉

Peace, always,

Allison XO

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 15, 2015 at 5:21 pm
  
  Thank you for sharing your inner fire Allison! We are all in this together … whatever this is lol
  ❤
  
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  1. Allison
    
    Mar 15, 2015 at 5:22 pm
    
    LOL Right?!! 🙂 xo
    
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smilecalm

Mar 15, 2015 at 4:55 pm

sweet supportive words!
like a song
lean on me
when you’re not strong… 🙂

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 15, 2015 at 5:24 pm
  
  And I’ll be your friend
  I’ll help you carry on
  For it won’t be long
  ‘Til I’m gonna need
  Somebody to lean on
  🙂
  Thank you for kindling David!
  
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Eliza Waters

Mar 15, 2015 at 6:06 pm

Thanks for sharing your daily inspiration, Val. Love the quote and image, it’s beautiful!

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 15, 2015 at 8:02 pm
  
  Thank you Eliza … and thank you for the photos that kindle our love of nature and appreciation for the world around us 🙂
  
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BloomLisa

Mar 15, 2015 at 7:42 pm

A perfect day to reader post Val!!! Many thanks and HUGE gratitude for you today sweet thing!!!!

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 15, 2015 at 8:03 pm
  
  Keep hold of that spark Lisa!
  
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Healing Grief

Mar 15, 2015 at 10:06 pm

It is a wonderful blogger world we live in and I am always inspired and motivated by everyone. Thanks Val 🙂

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 16, 2015 at 7:53 am
  
  Its is a place to kindle and inspire thats for sure! Thank sKaren xo
  
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Tiny

Mar 15, 2015 at 10:27 pm

Thank YOU Val for always rekindling our inner fire through your wonderful posts!

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 16, 2015 at 7:55 am
  
  Flattery will get you far … honesty even further 🙂 Thank you for being such an inspiring presence here Tiny!
  
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jmgoyder

Mar 16, 2015 at 3:52 am

I needed that – thank you Val!

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 16, 2015 at 7:54 am
  
  Juste when we need it something catches our attention. Glad it helped today Julie!
  
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Sue Dreamwalker

Mar 16, 2015 at 10:24 am

Here’s to the Sparks we ignite within each other to inspire, guide, and unite, Thank you Val for being that Spark..
Love and Light
Sue

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 16, 2015 at 11:47 am
  
  Thank you Sue … We are all in essence sparks 🙂 thank you for sharing your fire and light!
  
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  1. Sue Dreamwalker
    
    Mar 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm
    
    🙂 ❤
    
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suzicate

Mar 16, 2015 at 11:15 am

Love that quote!

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 16, 2015 at 11:48 am
  
  Me too Suz! Keep kindling sister 🙂
  
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Carrie Cannady

Mar 16, 2015 at 11:36 am

Thank you for inspiring us! You are one of the many reasons that I love this space. The inspiring bloggers here bring so much to my life. 🙂

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 16, 2015 at 11:54 am
  
  Thank you for your kind words … Ans inspiration Carrie! I love how we spark off each other. This is such a great space to kindle each other
  
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  1. Carrie Cannady
    
    Mar 16, 2015 at 11:56 am
    
    Indeed it is, dear Val. ❤
    
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nrhatch

Mar 16, 2015 at 11:53 am

I know what he means, but think he could have expressed himself better.

Like the sun, our inner fire never goes out. If we can’t sense the flame, it’s because we’ve allowed it to be obscured by the “clouds and fog” of daily living.

And I’m not convinced that we need to encounter “another human being” to reignite the spark ~> the whisper of the wind or the wash of waves on the sand may be all it takes for us to soar again.

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 16, 2015 at 11:59 am
  
  I agree Nancy … Yet there is something precious when we encounter an other human being who brings lightness and spark when we need it.
  It is the humanity within the universal spirit.
  
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  1. nrhatch
    
    Mar 16, 2015 at 1:17 pm
    
    I believe that the universal spirit is far broader than humanity. It exudes from kittens at play, palm fronds swaying in the breeze, sunlight dancing on water, etc. Man may hold himself apart from and above the rest of nature . . . but that’s rather self-congratulatory.
    
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    1. Val Boyko
      
      Mar 16, 2015 at 3:01 pm
      
      We are in agreement Nancy! We are all part of the universal spirit … and I still get a kick out of connecting with humans as well as the wonders of nature, animals, and the swelling loving energy that is in stillness. xo
      
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  2. nrhatch
    
    Mar 16, 2015 at 1:26 pm
    
    That’s why I enjoyed this post so much:
    
    * Keep Close to Nature’s Heart
    
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    1. Val Boyko
      
      Mar 16, 2015 at 3:03 pm
      
      Thanks Nancy – yes 🙂 Nature nourishes and replenishes from the source.
      
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Paul Handover

Mar 16, 2015 at 12:19 pm

Great reminder of the wisdom we all possess!

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 16, 2015 at 12:29 pm
  
  Thank you Paul … And for inspiring me and others in this community!
  
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Christy Birmingham

Mar 16, 2015 at 12:45 pm

This is very sweet, Val. Peace to you!

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 16, 2015 at 2:58 pm
  
  Thank you for your spark Christy!
  
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Kate @ Did That Just Happen?

Mar 16, 2015 at 7:03 pm

Love that Val, great way to look at our interactions with those around us!

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Mar 16, 2015 at 8:05 pm
  
  Thank you Kate for your spark 🙂
  
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My name is Val T Boyko and I live outside of Philadelphia, USA. I’m originally from Scotland and hold dual citizenship. You can take the girl out of Scotland but you can’t take Scotland out of the girl!

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