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* Inspiration – Like a Giant Tree

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“Praise 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.”

~ 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. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Excellent message Val… A song comes to mind.. Let It Go…… xxx ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Perfect Sue! I’m singing right along with you 😊

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        🙂 xxxx 😀

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  2. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

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

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you! We are on the same “wind” length Nancy 💛

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  3. vanbytheriver Avatar
    vanbytheriver

    Just perfect, Val. Love the sentiment. Hope we can all do this. 💗 💖 💘

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Root down and rise. Let the wind move your branches, but not your core strength 💕

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  4. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      🍂🍂🍂

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  5. Eddie Two Hawks Avatar
    Eddie Two Hawks

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

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

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

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  6. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    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. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Feel the freedom and the strength that is right here. Thank you Jet 🙏

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  7. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    So beautiful Val. My motto for today — be like the tree. ❤

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  8. MomentumMikey Avatar
    MomentumMikey

    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 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your kind words Mikey 💛 Ao glad you enjoyed this offering.

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  9. Ann Koplow Avatar
    Ann Koplow

    Thanks for the giant tree of this post, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ann 💕

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  10. Infinite Living Avatar
    Infinite Living

    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. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you PD for your kind words … and your presence 💛

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  11. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    A wonderful message for the changing world and environment Val 💚💚

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Karen 💛

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  12. socialbridge Avatar
    socialbridge

    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. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I hadn’t noticed until now, but yes – the birdsong is clearer these days 😊 Love that Jean!

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      1. socialbridge Avatar
        socialbridge

        … 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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  14. Carrie Avatar
    Carrie

    Really needed this one, dear Val. Blessings to you. ❤️

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      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. Carrie Avatar
        Carrie

        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. 💕​☮️​

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          I do like your summation and insight Carrie 💛 I hope life is treating you well and you are finding your flow 🙏

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  15. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Lovely message, Val. Thanks for the positive encouragement. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Diana. Glad it resonated 💛

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  16. Barbara Rodgers Avatar
    Barbara Rodgers

    That’s one amazing tree!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I agree Barbara. I would love to be there too 💛

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  17. balroop2013 Avatar
    balroop2013

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

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Balroop for your kind words and presence 💛

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  18. YesRising Avatar
    YesRising

    I’m swinging and swaying 🙂 The quote “I come as one, I stand as 10,000” comes to mind today. Thanks 🙂

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  19. David Kanigan Avatar
    David Kanigan

    Come and go like the wind. Love that.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks David. Let it blow 🌬

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  20. Minuscule Moments Avatar
    Minuscule Moments

    Simply beautiful Val, thank you.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

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

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