Find Your Middle Ground

* A-Z Inspiration

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Don in a glen

Altered being
cancer discovered
Embracing fear

Going home
inward journey
Kindling love
meaningful nurture

Outcomes postponed
Questions resolved
Staying true

Unbelievable valiance
Wonderful extraordinary
You … without end

Happy Anniversary Don ❤️

val and don

 

58 responses to “* A-Z Inspiration”

  1. A Simple Village Undertaker Avatar
    A Simple Village Undertaker

    Powerful and very innovative.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ray 💛

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  2. Kate Crimmins Avatar
    Kate Crimmins

    Very powerful post.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Kate. It was inspiring to write it 💛

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  3. Hariod Brawn Avatar
    Hariod Brawn

    Very beautiful, and so touching. H ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Hariod. 💛

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  4. Eddie Two Hawks Avatar
    Eddie Two Hawks

    hug yourself,
    love heals

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yes it does Eddie. Beyond fear is always love. Thank you 💕

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  5. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    <3<3<3 this – so beautiful. Happy Anniversary, Val and Don.
    I love your wedding photo!

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  6. Ann Koplow Avatar
    Ann Koplow

    Love this. Happy anniversary! ❤ ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ann! It’s a lovely day so far 💛

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  7. vanbytheriver Avatar
    vanbytheriver

    You had a moment there, Val. 💘 Beautiful and poignant. And you shared it with us. Thanks.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It was a moment that just came up. Loving through the tough times is such an inspiration 💕 Thanks Van

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  8. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    Very touching, and incredibly creative! Fabulous!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Paul. When love and challenges come together there is inspiration and healing. 💛

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      1. Paul Handover Avatar
        Paul Handover

        Oh, once again you offer a memorable reflection! Happy Anniversary to you both.

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          💕

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  9. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Happy Anniversary to you both.
    Hope your day overflows with fun from A to Z!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Nancy. It’s a lovely low key day today. We are making a Thanksgiving dinner together because … We can 💛

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      1. nrhatch Avatar
        nrhatch

        Thanks giving in June ~> sounds like just the thing!

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          It was a great meal! 😎

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  10. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    sweetly
    intimate
    bond,
    forever 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your sweet expression David 💛

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  11. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    This is absolutely beautiful, Val. Happy Anniversary to you both! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jill. It was inspiring and healing to write it. 💛

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  12. dianasschwenk Avatar
    dianasschwenk

    Happy Anniversary! ❤
    Diana xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Diana! Lucky 7 💕

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  13. Linda Lawson Avatar
    Linda Lawson

    Absolutely lovely! The words as well as the piture.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Linda 💕

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  14. Eric Tonningsen Avatar
    Eric Tonningsen

    Delightful tribute, Val. Well done!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Eric 💛

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  15. lorriebowden Avatar
    lorriebowden

    Val, this is so beautiful and it touched me in such a profound way! Your love shines through every word and the photograph is wonderful! Wishing you both love and peace and an eternity of connectedness ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your loving words Lorrie ❤️

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  16. lorriebowden Avatar
    lorriebowden

    BOTH photographs!! Thank you for sharing 🙂

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  17. MK Avatar
    MK

    It’s an honor to be invited to share this with you. Thank you Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you MK for your touching words. 💛

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  18. jzrart Avatar
    jzrart

    Lovely and filled with love. My husband and I share anniversary dates with you. Happy anniversary and best wishes for more to come.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Joan! I hope you also had a lovely day 💕

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  19. Tisha Baldwin Howe Avatar
    Tisha Baldwin Howe

    Val this is truly beautiful, capturing so much. Happy anniversary to two special people.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you so much dear Tisha 💕

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  20. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Happy Anniversary Val. Your words capture your love so beautifully.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Karen for your good wishes and kindness always 💛

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  21. socialbridge Avatar
    socialbridge

    Love always wins through, Val.
    Thanks for sharing this personal moment and happy anniversary to you both.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jean. It was a special share and I’m glad you saw it 💛

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  22. Ann Coleman Avatar
    Ann Coleman

    A very touching post. And happy anniversary to you both!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ann! We had a really nice time cooking a thanksgiving dinner together! Why wait … 💛

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  23. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    So moving, Val. I love the picture of you two. Belated happy anniversary to you both ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much. It was a special day of gratitude for 7 years of marriage! We made A Thanksgiving dinner together complete with turkey.
      It always a good time to bend the rules and focus on love and gratitude 😎

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      1. Tiny Avatar
        Tiny

        ❤

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  24. Jennifer Kelland Perry Avatar
    Jennifer Kelland Perry

    Happy Belated! Easy to see lots of a love here! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Oozing from our older pores Jennifer! Thank you for your insight and kindness 💛

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  25. Marje @ Kyrosmagica Avatar
    Marje @ Kyrosmagica

    Happy belated anniversary, and to many more!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Marje!! We certainly intend to celebrate many more 💕

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      1. Marje @ Kyrosmagica Avatar
        Marje @ Kyrosmagica

        🙂

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  26. Carol Ferenc Avatar
    Carol Ferenc

    Lovely and powerful, Val. Happy Anniversary to you both!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Carol! We had a lovely day … And tonight was our leftover Thanksgiving Dinner. Just as good 😉

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  27. bert0001 Avatar
    bert0001

    wonderful words and picture

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Bert for your kindness and stopping by 💛

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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.”

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.

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