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* Inspiration – Constant Happiness

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by Val T Boyko
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“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.

 

37 comments on “* Inspiration – Constant Happiness”

  1. Ann Koplow's avatar
    Ann Koplow
    October 18, 2016

    As always, I am inspired by you, Val!

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  2. Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature's avatar
    Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature
    October 18, 2016

    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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    http://www.salpa58.wordpress.com
    October 18, 2016

    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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    Nurse Kelly
    October 18, 2016

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

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    IreneDesign2011
    October 18, 2016

    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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    D. Wallace Peach
    October 18, 2016

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

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    soulspeak2013
    October 18, 2016

    Reblogged this on At the Table, On my Plate.

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    soulspeak2013
    October 18, 2016

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

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    nrhatch
    October 18, 2016

    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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    Infinite Living
    October 18, 2016

    The word flow makes it so much gentle …

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  11. Karen Lang's avatar
    Healing Grief
    October 18, 2016

    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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    Eliza Waters
    October 18, 2016

    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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    David Kanigan
    October 19, 2016

    Let them pass. Let them flow. Soothing.

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    Sue Dreamwalker
    October 19, 2016

    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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    Helen
    October 19, 2016

    “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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    Paul Handover
    October 19, 2016

    Vivaldi was one of the great composers of all time!

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  17. ventisqueras's avatar
    ventisqueras
    October 20, 2016

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

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    lorriebowden
    October 24, 2016

    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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