Find Your Middle Ground

* Haiku – don’t try to let go

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let it go - let it be

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Don’t try to let go

Relinquish and let it be

Find Your Middle Ground

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When we “try” we create constriction rather than opening.

Letting go can only happen when we stop trying and allow things to settle.

If there is something you are trying to let go of, instead of trying, take time to pause and notice what comes up within you.

Notice the tension and breathe into where it is in your body.

Allow this flowing breath to release the holding.

No need to try.

Let the breath move through you deeply and calmly.

In this space everything can simply be.

 

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27 responses to “* Haiku – don’t try to let go”

  1. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    As Yoda would say ~> “do or do not . . . there is no try.”

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yoda.. he is wise 😎

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  2. russtowne Avatar
    russtowne

    This sounds like wisdom to me. Thank you for the reminder, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Russ 💛

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  3. Dan Antion Avatar
    Dan Antion

    How many times have we heard “maybe you’re trying to hard” Good advice in a small package.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So true Dan. Thank you.
      Its a simple message that often holds a wealth of wisdom 💛

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  4. Martin_a76 Avatar
    Martin_a76

    when you do let go it’s so refreshing and simple, as Buddhism explains, to move beyond the defilements of the mind. Nice post!!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Martin. Nice to see you here!

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      1. Martin_a76 Avatar
        Martin_a76

        you’re welcome, I’ve been able to find more time to look at blogs on wordpress as well submit my own. It’s nice to read articles from like minded people

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  5. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Loved this, Val! Perfect for a Monday. xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Jill! xo

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  6. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    breath seems to be
    moving through, now
    like the sheet blowing
    out on the line 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Love this David, especially how it touches the senses 💛

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  7. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    A lovely post, Val. Thank you. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you enjoyed it Sylvia 💛

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  8. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Allowing, accepting, being. A practice everyday Val. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yes indeed dear Karen. Thank you 💕

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  9. dianasschwenk Avatar
    dianasschwenk

    I can personally attest to the fact that trying to let go, trying to stop something, trying to start something, etc., usually leads to the complete opposite Val. ❤
    Diana xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Personal experience is the best place to start from Diana 💛

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  10. ladyfi Avatar
    ladyfi

    A lovely thought.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Fiona! May we bring the thought into being 💛

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  11. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    This is perfect, Val! Relinquish and let it be…so simple and so wise 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you dear Helen 💕

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  12. The Coastal Crone Avatar
    The Coastal Crone

    I needed this one today! I am trying to let go of something I cannot change in a loved one. Perhaps the middle ground is the answer. Peace to you!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      May you connect to the love within and that you share. Maybe listen to some Paul McCartney too 😉

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  13. Lux G. Avatar
    Lux G.

    Yes. So much truth in this haiku. And so much feels too. 😛
    http://www.aboutlifeandlove.com/

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Lux 💛

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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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