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* Love is still here

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“In a time of anger or despair, even if we feel overwhelmed, our love is still there.

Our capacity to communicate, to forgive, to be compassionate is still there. You have to believe this.

We are more than our anger, we are more than our suffering.

We must recognize that we do have within us the capacity to love, to understand, to be compassionate, always.”

~ Thich Nhat Hanh

There is love and hope beyond the fear.

30 responses to “* Love is still here”

  1. vanbytheriver Avatar
    vanbytheriver

    Yes. Yes, there is. ❤️

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Van for sharing some of the loving goodness here 💕

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

    Yes, Love. ❤ I tried to comment yesterday on your post, but it kept rejecting me, saying I wasn't signed in, but I was. Hope you get this. Have a wonderful day, Val!
    Mary

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Indeed 💕
      Thank you Mary for sharing some here!

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  3. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    We are so much more than our anger; thank goodness.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Well said Paul 💕

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  4. jmgoyder Avatar
    jmgoyder

    I accidentally bumped into an ex-friend today and we hugged the ex away!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Now that’s something to celebrate!! Lovely Julie 💛

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  5. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    softly touches
    & waters seeds
    of love, Val 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Softly appreciating your touch David. 💛

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  6. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Beautiful words by Thich Nhat Hanh. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you D. They resonated for me today and I’m glad you enjoyed them. 💛

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  7. Barb Avatar
    Barb

    Love is the strongest emotion and will overcome all things.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It’s does indeed Joan. Where there is love, there is hope 💕

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      1. Val Boyko Avatar
        Val Boyko

        Sorry Barb ☺️

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  8. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Beautiful reminder, Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Jill. Feel the love 💛

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  9. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Nice to be reminded. Thanks, Val. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Eliza! It’s a worthwhile reminder for all of us 💛

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  10. Carol Ferenc Avatar
    Carol Ferenc

    Love conquers all.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I think it is so Carol. Thank you 💛

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  11. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    Yes! An encouraging message!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      A great message when we are discouraged. Thank you Helen 💛

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  12. Sandy Sue Avatar
    Sandy Sue

    I have used his book on anger so many times—such a great Teacher. I love how he doesn’t tell us to stop being angry or despairing, but just to remember there is more. Gentle, as always.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Sandy Sue 💛

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  13. Maha Khan Avatar
    Maha Khan

    What an awesome post. Beautiful words. Thank you for brightening my Sunday

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Glad you enjoyed it Maha 💛

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  14. elizabeth2560 Avatar
    elizabeth2560

    This is a beautiful and inspiring quote.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Elizabeth 💛

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