Find Your Middle Ground

* Awakening Before Dawn

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I’m back home. This morning, as I floated in that in between time of darkness to light and all the shades of dawn, I recalled this post.
Its good to be back 💛

Val T Boyko's avatarFind Your Middle Ground

dawn awaken

Gentle awakening before dawn

Lingering tranquil shades of grey

Enveloping warmth 

Soft familiar smells

Breathing it all in

Light probing gently

Easing slowly into the day

Knowing you are home

is the most precious way to be

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37 responses to “* Awakening Before Dawn”

  1. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Beautiful, Val. Welcome home!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jill! It’s good to be home. 😊

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  2. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Being home = a great place to be!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Indeed Nancy. There’s nothing quite like it 💛

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  3. soulspeak2013 Avatar
    soulspeak2013

    The simple splendor of home….Priceless….Welcome Home Val….May your blessings be many this day….Namaste’

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for the lovely welcome home 💕

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  4. Ann Coleman Avatar
    Ann Coleman

    I’ve just returned home as well, and your words expressed exactly how I felt when I woke up in my own bed this morning! Thank you…

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Welcome home Ann. May the unpacking, washings and settling in go with ease 😉

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  5. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    And wonderful to have you back. Welcome home!
    ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Louise 💛

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  6. insearchofitall Avatar
    insearchofitall

    Lovely poem for those pre-dawn hours. They are my favorite.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your kind words .. And sharing in these moments 💛

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  7. vanbytheriver Avatar
    vanbytheriver

    Nothing like it. A lovely tribute to being home. 💕

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Like a long exhale … Thank you Van. It’s good to feel at home once more 💕

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  8. dianasschwenk Avatar
    dianasschwenk

    Welcome back Val! ❤
    Diana xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Diana!

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  9. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Welcome back Val, nice to see you again 😀

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Irene, its good to be here again!

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  10. MK Avatar
    MK

    I’m glad you back safe & sound Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks MK! It feels safe and quiet around here. I’m happy with that 💛

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  11. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Exactly what I needed this morning Val. Just beautiful 💜💜💜

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you enjoyed this gentle entry into the day Karen 💕

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  12. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    It’s great to have you back, Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Helen! It does feel good to be home 💛

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  13. ladyfi Avatar
    ladyfi

    Lovely! Welcome back.

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      Val Boyko

      Thank you Fiona 💛

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  14. Barb Avatar
    Barb

    There is nowhere like home Val…..welcome back!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Barb!

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  15. Carol Ferenc Avatar
    Carol Ferenc

    Well said, Val. For me there’s no place like home!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Carol, I love going away … And even more coming back. Each to our own rhythm in life 💛

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  16. David Kanigan Avatar
    David Kanigan

    Beautiful

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      Val Boyko

      Thanks David!

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  17. Minuscule Moments Avatar
    Minuscule Moments

    Val your post and words are a breath of fresh air after a trying day. Now all I need to do is to remember to breathe.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Kath.💛
      That’s the truth!

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  18. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Late upon my welcome Home.. I have been absent for a week with no computer. 🙂 I hope you are enjoying a wonderful Sunday Val..
    Love and Blessings..
    Sue

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Sue! I’ve been pottering in the garden now the planting has been done. Love it 💛

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        Sue Dreamwalker

        Can’t fault you.. that is where I have been all morning.. but I have been weeding the allotment Plot 🙂

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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.”

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