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Joy and Twinkle Lights

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“Twinkle lights are the perfect metaphor for joy. Joy is not a constant. It comes to us in moments – often ordinary moments.

Sometimes we miss out on the bursts of joy because we’re too busy chasing down extraordinary moments. Other times we’re so afraid of the dark that we don’t dare let ourselves enjoy the light.

A joyful life is not a floodlight of joy. That would eventually become unbearable.

I believe a joyful life is made up of joyful moments gracefully strung together by trust, gratitude, inspiration, and faith.”

~ Brené Brown

What a lovely reminder to find some twinkle today ✨

Val T Boyko
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37 responses to “Joy and Twinkle Lights”

  1. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    What a perfect reminder, Val. I hope your weekend is full of twinkles.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Hi Jill, its beginning to twinkle as we speak 💛 NO coincidence. Thank you for stopping by!

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  2. Barbara Rodgers Avatar
    Barbara Rodgers

    Oh this is so true! I love the twinkle lights metaphor for joy. Thank you!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Barbara! So glad your enjoyed the metaphor too ✨

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  3. Learning Labs Consulting Avatar
    Learning Labs Consulting

    This is so beautiful. I quote Brene Brown a lot in my own work. She has so many thoughtful truths to share. In addition, I love the focus of your blog. I also write a lot about the “middle path.” It is a hard road to accept both the joys and sorrows of life with gratitude. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Brandi for your kind words. So happy to have you visit! ✨

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  4. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    To twinkle lights of joy!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      ✨✨✨

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  5. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    Love this! And so perfectly suited for this special day.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Paul. Is this an extra special day? I have some catching up to do …

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      1. Paul Handover Avatar
        Paul Handover

        Drop across to today’s blog post: http://learningfromdogs.com/2015/11/20/feelings-humans-animals/

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  6. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    These words perfectly embody the true essence of a joyful life. Thanks so much, Val, for this profound post.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jet. So glad it resonates with you too 💛

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  7. Timi Adigun Avatar
    Timi Adigun

    Thanks for the reminder

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  8. Kate Crimmins Avatar
    Kate Crimmins

    Too much of anything loses something. Moments of joy strung together is perfect!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Glad you like it Kate. When I read Brene’s words they made so much sense 💛

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  9. Sonnische Avatar
    Sonnische

    Lovely! And so timely. 🎇🎁

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Perfect ✨ xo

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  10. Don Avatar
    Don

    Had a moment of synchronicity with your post Val. I was standing in the kitchen and just had a sudden wonderful feeling of joy. It just came, out of the blue. About fifteen minutes later I sat down, opened my computer, and read your post. What you describe is precisely my experience. I’ve had many moments like that.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Me too Don. (I’m having one right now) Thank you ✨

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  11. Don Avatar
    Don

    By the way, I love the image.

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  12. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    This is exactly how joy feels. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Ahh yes Karen.
      Thank you for sharing how it is with you ✨

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  13. dianasschwenk Avatar
    dianasschwenk

    beautiful Val! ❤
    Diana xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Diana! Enjoy these twinkling moments ✨✨✨

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  14. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    inspires me
    to plug in 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Plugging in with you David 💛
      Thank you for your kind words.

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  15. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Great analogy – I love Brene Brown. Thanks for sharing it, Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Glad you enjoyed the string of thought and twinkles Eliza ✨

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  16. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    Twinkle it is, Val 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      ✨✨✨

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  17. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Thank you for always adding the twinkle to my day when ever I drop by Val.. Love to you and enjoy a wonderfully twinkly week xxx

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Twinkles and connections … life is like fairy lights! Thank you Sue for your twinkly message 🌟

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        🙂

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  18. Minuscule Moments Avatar
    Minuscule Moments

    Val I just purchased some xmas lights that are battery powered as my daughter and I are off to a Taylor Swift concert and I remember the last time we went to her concert everyone had xmas lights blinking on and off and it really felt like christmas was coming. So I agree and sparkle on my friend.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Love this Kate!! Have a wonderful concert and girl time 😀

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      1. Minuscule Moments Avatar
        Minuscule Moments

        We did and the girls loved their sparkling lights and Taylor Swift made the whole stadium twinkle when she added an arm band to the concert admission which lit up in different colours with each song, we were all gobsmacked and in such high spirits.

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