* And Winter Came

Am I ready? On the threshold of the winter season of my life, I wonder…

Its a time of reflection and enjoying the increasing light.

Such a beautiful moment.

Namaste

42 responses to “* And Winter Came”

  1. So beautiful Val. I love me some Enya… โ™ก

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    1. Me too Julie… In sweet doses. Thanks for stopping by ๐Ÿ’›

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  2. Ah! The increasing light! Beautiful holidays, Val…light and peace โ™ก

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    1. Thank you Lorrie! It’s a beautiful day up here ๐Ÿ’›

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      1. ๐Ÿ™‚ happy for you, Val…huge difference from last year’s weather! Blessings!

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  3. Beautiful Val.

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  4. That is a beautiful moment, and no, you probably aren’t ready, I don’t think we ever fully feel ready, but ready or not, it is upon you! ๐Ÿ™‚ And I know you got this!

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    1. (Smiling) why thanks Kate ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  5. I’m so glad I could share this beautiful winter moment with you, Val.

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    1. Me too Ann. Me too!

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  6. I love the winter! It’s a wonderful time for quite reflection and rest; preparation for the Spring. Thank you for this lovely invitation to Winter…at the Solstice. Blessings to you, dear Val.

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    1. Thank you Carrie, for your warming wishes as we step into the new season โ„๏ธ

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  7. Gloriously beautiful! Going to share the video with my readers in a new post. One that I will publish at the moment of the Winter’s Solstice in a little over ten hours time.

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    1. Perfect Paul ๐Ÿ’

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  8. I love Enya. Winter, not so much. I’m glad we’re going to be back in the 80’s this week.

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    1. It so beautiful to look at though isn’t it Nancy ๐Ÿ˜‰ Wishing you happy war days ahead!

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  9. One of my husband’s favorite singers and song!

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    1. Hope you shared with him Kate ๐Ÿ’•

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    Beautiful, Val. I teared up a little during the song. Very touching. As you enter the winter of your life and you reflect, and the light increases, beautiful moments continue.
    Peace and Blessings, and a very happy, warm Solstice.
    Mary

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    1. Thank you for your kind, beautiful words Mary. My twin brother has reminded me that we are still in the autumn of our lives and I shouldn’t get too ahead of myself! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  11. This fellow winter of life traveler loves your blog, Val! Stay warm and wise and well, hugs, Sunny

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    1. Warm, wise and well … is such a delightful wish Sunny! Thank you fellow traveller ๐Ÿ’›

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  12. Beautiful, Val. I โค Enya!

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    1. Thanks Jill! ๐Ÿ’›

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  13. What a wonderful greeting, Val! It also shows the winter season can be very beautiful โค

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  14. Beautiful, relaxing video, thanks Val.
    I still miss winters and at the moment it sounds very appealing to me. We are currently in a heatwave Down Under and I’d give anything to see some snow and ice!

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    1. Thanks Barb! We are having a bit of a heat wave too with no snow in sight yet. I’m happy to enjoy videos of it though! Merry Christmas down under Barb! xo

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  15. I’m well into my own winter, and I have no regrets. The joints are aching, but you remind me that this is solstice, which means that the light has gone from its most sparing, to increasing. I think that my own winter is bringing more light slowly by slowly.

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    1. I feel the same. Thanks MK!

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  16. I haven’t really connected that I, too, am on the threshold of my winter, but spring is ever in my heart!

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    1. … In our hearts and our steps. ๐Ÿ˜‰ I like that Eliza!

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  17. […] was greatly influenced by a most beautiful post over on Val Boyco’s blogsite. It was called And Winter Came. ย Here’s the video that Val included in her […]

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  18. Ah, yes, the winter season of my life is truly a time for reflection. Beautiful, Val!

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    1. Reflections, so true Carol ๐Ÿ’›

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  19. Wasn’t that nice!?! Thank you, Val. ๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŽ„

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    1. Thank you Jennifer. Glad you enjoyed!

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  20. Beautiful Val.. Enya has always been a personal favourite and this is such a beautiful song and enchanting video.. Love and Blessings my friend.. May your Christmas be Wonderful…
    Love and Blessings
    Sue โค

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    1. Thank you for you heartfelt words Sue. Have a wonderful Christmas of Peace and Joy. ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽ„

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  21. Love winter, myself and love that feeling of entrance into this season. Like passing through a magnificent snowy doorway.

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    1. Hhhmmm … now that sounds transformative Noelle ๐Ÿ’›

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My name is Val Boyko, a dual citizen living near Philadelphia, originally from Scotland.

This blog came to life one morning in 2013.  I woke up with these words in my mind:  “Life is a series of highs and lows. Be grateful for the highs. Be graceful in the lows. And find contentment in your Middle Ground.”

Find Your Middle Ground blog started to explore, reflect, ask deep questions, share insights about awakening, and connect with wonderful people like yourself. Thank you for being here and being such an inspiration.