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Grounded

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Thank you Karl over at Mindful Balance for today’s inspiration.
I will be like a lion today… You?

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When you run after your thoughts, you are like a dog chasing a stick:

every time a stick is thrown, you run after it.

Instead, be like a lion who, rather than chasing after the stick, turns to face the thrower.

One only throws a stick at a lion once

Milarepa, Tibetan Buddhism, 1052 – 1135

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28 responses to “Grounded”

  1. Rainee Avatar
    Rainee

    Wise words!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Lorraine!

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  2. vanbytheriver Avatar
    vanbytheriver

    That’s really great. Only once.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I thought so too. Thanks for stopping by Van 💛

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  3. Ann Koplow Avatar
    Ann Koplow

    I’m turning to face you now, Val, and I feel braver!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I see you Ann 💕

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  4. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Agreed!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Me too!

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  5. Kate @ Did That Just Happen? Avatar
    Kate @ Did That Just Happen?

    Love this! I actually turned and faced a thrower last week, and it felt good, I was not attached to the outcome but knew a changed needed to be made for my own well-being, and so I stood tall in my truth. and boy was it scary!! But in the end, it all worked out, so I love coming across this! I’m glad you were inspired!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I’m inspired by your comment too Kate! When we let go of the outcome and stand in our truth we are powerful. xo

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  6. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    Love it! I have a thrower in my life right now that I must now turn and face. Thank you for the wisdom and inspiration.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Stand in your truth Louise! xo

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  8. jglennon Avatar
    jglennon

    Thanks, Val! It’s a good day to be like a lion!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It is indeed Janet. I posted something last night that you might enjoy too 💛

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      1. Val Boyko Avatar
        Val Boyko

        I just saw it didn’t post properly… will re-do.

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  9. MK Avatar
    MK

    Wonderful wisdom grounded in everyday life. Thanks Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Glad you enjoyed it MK!

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  10. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    A dog chasing after each “stick” as it arises is a perfect metaphor for the monkey mind, racing racing all the time.

    Sit still and just be.

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  11. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Oh, yes! 🙂 ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Stand your ground and face it! I agree Eliza 💕

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  12. socialbridge Avatar
    socialbridge

    Ohhhhhhhhhhh, I can only think of how Puppy Stan loves chasing sticks but I DO get the point and it’s a good one.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Karen. Be the lioness ❣

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  13. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    This is great. Face the thrower! Very powerful.

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  14. noellevignola Avatar
    noellevignola

    Really love the image of the dog chasing a stick. So true.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Glad you enjoyed it Noelle!

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  15. Carol Ferenc Avatar
    Carol Ferenc

    So true 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Carol ☺️

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