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* Inspiration – Constant Happiness

“As the great Confucius said, ‘The one who would be in constant happiness must frequently change.’
Flow.
But we keep looking back, don’t we?
We cling to things in the past and cling to things in the present…
Do you want to enjoy a symphony? Don’t hold on to a few bars of the music. Don’t hold on to a couple of notes. Let them pass, let them flow. The whole enjoyment of a symphony lies in your readiness to allow the notes to pass…”

~ Anthony de Mello

 

Beautiful… Let’s enjoy the symphony of life and allow the notes to pass 💛

This recomposition by Max Richter of  Vivaldi’s classic The Four Seasons touches me deeply.

 

Val T Boyko
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37 responses to “* Inspiration – Constant Happiness”

  1. Ann Koplow Avatar
    Ann Koplow

    As always, I am inspired by you, Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your constant inspiration Ann 💛

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

    I have to believe that as the notes flow by, they change us somehow. We don’t need to hold on.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I love that Mary. They strike an inner chord and transform us 💕

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  3. http://www.salpa58.wordpress.com Avatar
    http://www.salpa58.wordpress.com

    The notes float in the air but I find that they can mean something else beside the title and that’s the beauty of it to me. :o)

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Beautifully put Salpa 💛

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  4. Nurse Kelly Avatar
    Nurse Kelly

    Yes. Perfect message. Love The Four Seasons as well! 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Kelly. Glad you enjoyed the post and music 💛

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      1. Nurse Kelly Avatar
        Nurse Kelly

        Very welcome, Val. xo

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  5. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Beautiful post Val and I enjoy your music now, it is allowed to just flow 🙂
    I just love the fox in peace in the top of your blog ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Irene. I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit today. I love that fox too! I’m going to miss him when I update my haiku post. xo

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  6. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Great quotes, Val. I’m going to enjoy a little Vivaldi while blogging this morning 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Let it all flow Diana 💛

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  7. soulspeak2013 Avatar
    soulspeak2013

    Reblogged this on At the Table, On my Plate.

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  8. soulspeak2013 Avatar
    soulspeak2013

    This simply fills me and flows abundantly ..Namaste’ and Thank You Val…

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Deb for being here with me and enjoying the moment 💕

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  9. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Wouldn’t it be wonderful if life was like a piece of music that we could enjoy over and over again . . . replaying the notes that resonated the most . . . pressing the back arrow to hit the high notes all over again . . . fast forwarding through the rough patches . . . allowing our hearts to sing along.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Now that sounds like a wonderful creation Nancy. Let it flow my friend 💛

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  10. Infinite Living Avatar
    Infinite Living

    The word flow makes it so much gentle …

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It does. Thank you PD 💛

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  11. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    We miss out on so much, when we hold on. As I flow with the music, I am surprised at every turn, there is always more beauty and more abundance than I imagined. Beautiful Val. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Glad you enjoyed this expression ofsuch a classic piece… especially for this time of year.thank you Karen 💕

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  12. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    I love the treatment MR gives the Four Seasons, it’s one of my favorite CDs. I sometimes wonder if even the Red Priest would approve!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I hope he would appreciate it Eliza 😎

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  13. David Kanigan Avatar
    David Kanigan

    Let them pass. Let them flow. Soothing.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you David. Glad it resonated today 💛

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  14. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Loved this Val “Do you want to enjoy a symphony? Don’t hold on to a few bars of the music. “.. Excellent choice of music to listen to too. 🙂 ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Sue. May we enjoy all the notes of life’s symphony 💕🙏

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        Keep conducting Val.. 🙂

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          Keep playing 💕

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  15. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    “All things do change but nothing sure doth perish..things ebb and flow and every shape is made to pass away”.(Twelfth Night). The music takes us through the seasons of change. Let them pass, let it flow, it is beautiful. thank you Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for sharing this quote Helen. May the seasons … notes and our lives continue to ebb and flow 💛

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  16. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    Vivaldi was one of the great composers of all time!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Agreed Paul 💛

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  17. ventisqueras Avatar
    ventisqueras

    ogni cambiamento è una crescita…purtroppo non sempre è un bene 🙂

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  18. lorriebowden Avatar
    lorriebowden

    Thanks, Val. This is such beautiful truth. I am grateful for the reminder and so very blessed to have you in my life. Many blessings to you dear friend ♡

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Lorrie for your shining warm presence over here! Lovely to see you my friend 💛

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