Find Your Middle Ground

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*Haiku – hibernate

hibernating mice

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Hibernate with us

Slow down to seasonal life

Find your Middle Ground

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I have noticed that a lot of people are in a bit of a funk right now. Perhaps you are also  lacking some energy, motivation or direction …

Remember that we are connected to Nature and its seasons.

There is nothing wrong.

This is a time for nourishing and replenishing before the seeds of Spring start to sprout and inspire us to new growth.

So embrace this time by taking time for yourself and allowing yourself to simply be.

Step back and listen to your deeper wisdom in preparation for new growth that will surely come.

Namaste

Val T Boyko
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44 responses to “*Haiku – hibernate”

  1. Carrie Avatar
    Carrie

    Lovely truth Val. What is called “funk” by some is an essential place for others…as a part of that quiet preparation. Thank you for naming it and giving voice to what is a challenging period for many. I used to be one of them. Embracing the natural rhythms in Nature brought me home to myself. 💕

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Beautifully said Carrie. “Funk” has a negative judgment attached to it. When we reframe and accept it, we can transform this time and ourselves. 💕

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  2. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Thanks for the reminder, Val. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Take it easy Jill 💛

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  3. dianasschwenk Avatar
    dianasschwenk

    I’ll tell you Val. Even when I make sure to get 8 hours sleep, I don’t want to get out of bed when the alarm goes off – I want to hibernate! ❤
    Diana xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It isn’t easy when we are tuned into the seasons … especially winter in the north. I hope you have some nourishing down time at the weekends Diana. 💛

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  4. MomentumMikey Avatar
    MomentumMikey

    excellent piece today, thanks. seeds are already growing and nourishing us daily – remember the old adage about the Bamboo tree and how it lives so long in “hibernating” and then 4 or 5 years later BAM, you’ve got a shoot and then a tree. I loved the picture today, and true it’s hard to get out of a nice warm soft bed, BUT – there’s too much life going on- and if I had stayed in bed, I wouldn’t of been up early to catch all this great inspiration for my day. so get up my little sleepy heads and fill your life with inspiration and smiles and laughter- and you’ll warm up and so will those around you! (just wait till I get some tea in me- look out world!!) have a great happy moment filled day you guys and thanks for the reminder to just be, and that nothing’s wrong! you are SOOOOO RIGHT!! mikey

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your amazing energy Mikey!! The juices are already rising 💛

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

    Beautiful reminder!! I’m one of those that tends to forget that I need a dormant season in order to prepare for the future!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Kate! There is so much that goes on in our inner world. In a couple of weeks, I know that I will start to feel the impending sprouting and breaking through 🌱

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  6. Jewels Avatar
    Jewels

    Oh I love this Val, beautifully said and those little hamsters… so cuuute! xx

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Adorable!! Makes me want to snuggle up too! Thanks Julie 💛

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  7. vanbytheriver Avatar
    vanbytheriver

    Hibernation…we don’t respect the need for down time. Well said, Val. 💖

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Now that the shoveling is in the past, I hope you make the most of your downtime Van 💛

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  8. jglennon Avatar
    jglennon

    This really speaks to me! Thanks for sharing these words of wisdom!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you! Snuggle in Janet. Its all good 💛

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  9. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    Beautiful image and wise words. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Silvia!

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  10. Dan Antion Avatar
    Dan Antion

    I wish I could listen. Unfortunately, this is a time where slowing down is not an option (work) but hibernating sounds sooooo nice 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Life’s responsibilities do get in the way sometimes. I hope you have down time at weekends to keep you in balance Dan 💛

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  11. socialbridge Avatar
    socialbridge

    Hi Val, you’re so right about the seasons. Seeing the lovely spring flowers in bloom here in Ireland and loads of green shoots is like an injection of hope and energy.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It must take so much energy to burst throw the ground and reach for the sun. No wonder it makes us all feel good 😀

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  12. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Beautiful Val! Moving with each season is exactly how we grow. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      While you are being sultry I’m in pajamas and bed socks 😉

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      1. Healing Grief Avatar
        Healing Grief

        Sounds snug and warm! Enjoy 🙂

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  13. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    No funk this season thankfully, but I do love hunkering down by the wood stove with a cup of tea! 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      This the season for hunkering down and snuggling in 💛

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      1. Eliza Waters Avatar
        Eliza Waters

        🙂 yep, love it!

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  14. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    No funk here, Val . . . in fact, today was a beach day! 😎

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      What a great way to regenerate and nourish! 🌞

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  15. Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature Avatar
    Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature

    So nice to have a bit of a rest!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Enjoy this time Mary. It is precious 💛

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  16. Carol Ferenc Avatar
    Carol Ferenc

    Hibernating ~ my favorite thing about winter. Thanks for reassuring me that it’s okay to indulge, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Nurturing is never an indulgence. Eating chocolates however ….
      Thanks Carol for sharing your favorite things about winter. Its mine too!

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      1. Carol Ferenc Avatar
        Carol Ferenc

        Mmm . . . chocolate!

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  17. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    The gentle wisdom you share here, Val, is invaluable. Thank you so much for this lovely reminder.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your kind words Jet. It mean a lot. 💛

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  18. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    Oh, I would LOVE to hibernate right now, Val…just be and take some time for myself. Such wise advice. Maybe a two-hour hibernation this weekend 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Mini hibernations are great too! Vitamin D is a bonus 🐥

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      1. Tiny Avatar
        Tiny

        I think I’ll do the bonus too 🙂

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  19. ladyfi Avatar
    ladyfi

    Winter is indeed a time for hibernation and thought.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Fiona for your reflection 😊

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  20. Sonnische Avatar
    Sonnische

    This explains a lot!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      You are not alone Sunny. Sending you a warming ((Hug)). xo

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