sunset in winter
Fiery sunset in Waterlogue

 

Movement is necessary to overcome the cold,

But when excessive movement threatens to set the world aflame,

Cool stillness will bring things back to order.*

 

Wise words for the ever changing weather outside and within us all.

 

* Braun Jr., John; Tzu, Lao; von Bargen, Julian; Warkentin, David (2012-12-02). Tao Te Ching (Kindle Locations 632-634). . Kindle Edition.

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Val Boyko is originally from Scotland and came to the United States over 30 years ago. At "Find Your Middle Ground" Val brings together her experience as a life coach, yoga teacher, spiritual explorer and mentor, to inspire awakening to the light and greater understanding within us all. This blog is a place of exploration and discovery as we explore opening our hearts and finding harmony and peace in the highs and lows of life 💛

16 comments on “* Tao Wisdom ☯ – fire and stillness

  1. Ann Koplow's avatar

    What a cool post, Val!

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  2. Eddie Two Hawks's avatar

    read these words, over, and over

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  3. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Wise words indeed…thanks, Val!

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  4. nrhatch's avatar

    Yin/Yang ~> Hot/Cold, Movement/Stillness, Activity/Rest, Day/Night.
    To balance!

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  5. Sunny's avatar

    Wonderful! And I love the painting!

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  6. socialbridge's avatar

    Love this, Val. Thanks.

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  7. Karen Lang's avatar

    Love the picture Val and the words. Beautiful.

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  8. Tiny's avatar

    So true. Living some of that now 🙂

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  9. Live & Learn's avatar

    Tao brings us home.

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  10. Eliza Waters's avatar

    A good reminder… 🙂

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