* Inspiration – That is What we Do

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“There are many reasons to be kind, but perhaps none is as compelling as the spiritual fact that that is what we do. It is how the inner organ of being keeps pumping …ย even when other beings sting.

Some say this makes us a sorry lot that never learns, but to me it holds the same beauty as berries breaking through ice and snow every spring. It is what quietly feeds the world. After all, the berries do no have any sense of purpose or charity. They are not altruistic or self-sacrificing. They simply grow to be delicious because that is what they do.”

~ Mark Nepo from The Book of Awakening

When we tune in to our essence, we know that this is what we do.

Be true to your Self.

Namaste

27 responses to “* Inspiration – That is What we Do”

  1. Beautiful, Val. A wonderful reminder this day. Blessings to you. ๐Ÿ’•

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  2. beautiful! โค
    Diana xo

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    1. Thank you Diana! ๐Ÿ’›

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  3. I want to grow to be delicious! โค

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    1. Then you get to grow all over again Julie. โค๏ธ It may be somewhat painful, but so satisfying!

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      1. Julie – I read deciduous instead of delicious!
        You are already delicious my friend. ๐Ÿ’•

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  4. Beautiful words and photo, Val!

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    1. Thank you Jill! I appreciate you stopping by ๐Ÿ’›

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  5. Such beauty in that message. Thanks, Val. โค๏ธ

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    1. Thank you Van. Glad it resonated with you โค๏ธ

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  6. Oh, I love this – because it’s what we do. Yes, that is it.

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    1. Yes it is. Thank you Kate ๐Ÿ’›

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  7. Yes our plant life reach up to the Light only Being the best they can be.. Loved this post.. and yes those icy shards can often pierce our spirit but winter gives way to Spring and we learn to grow… As the Ice inside melts to reveal the layers of our True selves..
    So resonated with this Val x

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    1. Thank you for your kind thoughts. I love your words Sue, and idea of melting our own inner ice and revealing our True selves. xo

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  8. Yes! When we know WHO we are . . . we know HOW to live.

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    1. Its such a simple message, but such a powerful way to be. Thank you Nancy!

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  9. “They simply grow to be delicious because that is what they do.โ€ What more could we want in life? Love the picture and Mark’s words. Thanks Val.

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    1. Thank you Karen. In our essence we are delicious โค๏ธ

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  10. I think kindness is one of the things that separate the humans from the animals. Whatever the reason we can be kind, I wish more of us would be more often. It’s always a good choice, isn’t it?

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    1. Being able to empathize and be kind is the essence of humanity … and you are so right Debbie, its always a good choice ๐Ÿ’›

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      1. It’s not always the easy choice, but always the right one I think.

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  11. Makes me think of ‘To thine oneself be true …’ Lovely, Val.

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  12. It is so simple isn’t it Val when we peel away the grit and fluff. To be kind is to be true to our beings. to be kind is to grow more delicious.

    Thank you for this beautiful reminder of our divine nature. Lovely! โค

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    1. Thanks for your kind words Louise . We are all delicious .. Yet forget sometimes ๐Ÿ’›

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  13. Carol Ferenc Avatar

    It’s so true that kindness quietly feeds the world. Beautiful post, Val.

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    1. Thank you Carol for your wise words. So glad you enjoyed it. ๐Ÿ’›

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โ— About Me

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.