* Inspiration – Like a Giant Tree

giant tree
Photo from teratrees.com

โ€œPraise and blame, gain and loss, pleasure and sorrow

come and go like the wind.

To be happy, rest like a giant tree in the midst of them all.โ€

~ The Buddha

Let the winds of change move through your branches.

After all, that is what this season is about.

Namaste

41 responses to “* Inspiration – Like a Giant Tree”

  1. Excellent message Val… A song comes to mind.. Let It Go…… xxx โค

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    1. Perfect Sue! I’m singing right along with you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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      1. ๐Ÿ™‚ xxxx ๐Ÿ˜€

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  2. A tree’s vantage point is perfect ~> a detached observer amid the winds of change.

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    1. Thank you! We are on the same “wind” length Nancy ๐Ÿ’›

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  3. Just perfect, Val. Love the sentiment. Hope we can all do this. ๐Ÿ’— ๐Ÿ’– ๐Ÿ’˜

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    1. Root down and rise. Let the wind move your branches, but not your core strength ๐Ÿ’•

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    1. ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ‚

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  4. Setting the mark for mindful living, your posts generate
    the thrill of a living a life of joy

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    1. Thank you dear Eddie. ๐Ÿ’› When we find our middle ground, every day can be a joy, despite the winds of change. xo

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  5. Ah, such a wonderful post Val. I’m letting the wind move through, and letting my roots hold me stable. Thanks so much.

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    1. Feel the freedom and the strength that is right here. Thank you Jet ๐Ÿ™

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  6. So beautiful Val. My motto for today — be like the tree. โค

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  7. appreciate the great image, so powerful. Almost as powerful as the words. thank you for expressing a great talent you have. peace and stability to you my unknown friend, momentummikey ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Thank you for your kind words Mikey ๐Ÿ’› Ao glad you enjoyed this offering.

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  8. Thanks for the giant tree of this post, Val.

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    1. Thank you Ann ๐Ÿ’•

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  9. The image brings your message out so well! I was too inspired to write about tree and branches …felt the season of it. I felt happy to find that resonance in your post. I love how you bring out powerful messages in a gentle way in your short posts.

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    1. Thank you PD for your kind words … and your presence ๐Ÿ’›

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  10. A wonderful message for the changing world and environment Val ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

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    1. Thank you Karen ๐Ÿ’›

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  11. Love this, Val.
    I was only thinking today how the bare branches let you see the birds perching ~ birds that we only tend to hear when the leaves are there.

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    1. I hadn’t noticed until now, but yes – the birdsong is clearer these days ๐Ÿ˜Š Love that Jean!

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      1. … and the view of the birds. I have to look very hard at present to make out if a shape is a bird on a branch or one of the last remaining leaves, especially when we’re talking silhouettes.

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  13. Really needed this one, dear Val. Blessings to you. โค๏ธ

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    1. Thank you Carrie. Its been an settling week. Find the strength in your roots and let the winds blow through. They cannot touch you.
      And if and when they do, it is time for action to find balance again.
      xo

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      1. Indeed it has been a week to remember. The image of the roots, of the strength therein and the blowing winds is apropos of what we most need. Returning to our center, when we feel off balance is critical to being present to the suffering of others whose roots are not quite as deep, yet. ๐Ÿ’•โ€‹โ˜ฎ๏ธโ€‹

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        1. I do like your summation and insight Carrie ๐Ÿ’› I hope life is treating you well and you are finding your flow ๐Ÿ™

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  14. Lovely message, Val. Thanks for the positive encouragement. โค

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    1. Thank you Diana. Glad it resonated ๐Ÿ’›

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  15. That’s one amazing tree!

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    1. I agree Barbara. I would love to be there too ๐Ÿ’›

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  16. Wonderful thought! I love that quote too.
    Thanks for guiding my way here!

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    1. Thank you Balroop for your kind words and presence ๐Ÿ’›

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  17. I’m swinging and swaying ๐Ÿ™‚ The quote “I come as one, I stand as 10,000” comes to mind today. Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

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  18. Come and go like the wind. Love that.

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    1. Thanks David. Let it blow ๐ŸŒฌ

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  19. Simply beautiful Val, thank you.

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    1. Thank you for taking time to stop by today Kath. It’s always good to see you and hear from you ๐Ÿ’›

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โ— About Me

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.