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* Inspiration – Quiet Reflection

Quiet Reflection
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Part of our spiritual growth is coming to a place of contentment and surety. Yet when we are so sure about our awakening, why do so many of us feel the need to talk about it…

There’s a part of me that wants to convince others and set them free, but its also likely to be the ego-mind looking for validation and recognition of what I have “accomplished”. Or perhaps wanting reassurance that I have got it “right”.

To truly awaken is to let go of our identity as a separate small “self” and embrace the non duality of existence – being awareness itself, or being one with the universal “Self”.

As Mooji says “Just remain empty of identity and intention. Keep quiet.”

Mooki quote

So my intention is to be quiet and set the ego mind aside… and be empty of further intention.

When people ask for guidance then I will give it with kindness, but will not try to convince others.

People find their path and the truth when they are ready.

Namaste

Val T Boyko
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47 responses to “* Inspiration – Quiet Reflection”

  1. lorriebowden Avatar
    lorriebowden

    Guilty as charged!! I can’t tell you how many times I have tried to “help” someone who DID NOT WANT MY BRAND OF HELP! 😉 Wise words from Mooji…I shall be mindful ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Me too Lorrie. Me too 💕

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  2. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    I’ve learned to “zip it” as I’ve gotten older. 🙂 ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I think this is what makes you wise Jill 💛

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  3. socialbridge Avatar
    socialbridge

    Hi Val, I wonder am I alone in not being interested in spiritual growth. I simply don’t get it why so many people are so concerned about it.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I expect that you are simply content just the way you are Jean 💛

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      1. socialbridge Avatar
        socialbridge

        How thought-provoking, Val! I wouldn’t have put spiritual growth and personal contentment together like this.
        Contentment can be very elusive but I guess I go to nature – might one say, ‘natural growth’ in search of it when the going gets tough. Thanks for the post and the comment!

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          Feeling one with nature is also part of our human journey Jean. Many seek this as part of their spiritual journey to find peace in something greater than themselves. xo

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    2. Hariod Brawn Avatar
      Hariod Brawn

      But Jean, don’t you feel the aching void within, the utter meaninglessness of your existence? 😉

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      1. socialbridge Avatar
        socialbridge

        Maybe it’s my Irish blood, Hariod, but No!

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  4. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Sage advice Val! I too have learned this lesson over time, and it actually brings so much freedom to each of us when we understand this wisdom. 💕💜💕

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I hear you Karen .. and your heart 💕

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  5. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Wise words, Val. Thank you.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you dear Eliza 💛

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  6. stormiesteele Avatar
    stormiesteele

    Amen, “when they are ready”…Namaste

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    1. Hariod Brawn Avatar
      Hariod Brawn

      Exactly Stormie.

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      1. Val Boyko Avatar
        Val Boyko

        Exactly Stormie. Thank you 💛

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  7. stockdalewolfe Avatar
    stockdalewolfe

    Hope you don’t mind me asking, but are you a follower if Mooji? I was and got disillusioned some time ago. Am tempted to try again but also have gone back to Yogananda. Very lost and stressed right now. Anyou words of wisdom would be welcome.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Ellen, good to see you here. I have lots of respect and admiration for Mooji … and many other sages of the past an present. I also lean towards the Buddha’s wisdom. “Be a lamp to yourself. Be your own confidence. Hold on to the truth within yourself as to the only truth.”
      Finding what is right within ourselves brings peace and acceptance in this chaotic world. May you find it for yourself 💕

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  8. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Very wise words, Val. When people are ready, they search to find their path. Namaste.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yes Irene. Thank you my friend 💛

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  9. prinxy Avatar
    prinxy

    👍👍👍
    Only a fertile Soil can Produce …. Just as Only an Expecting Heart (Fertile Heart) can receive, you can’t force them to receive, even when you do, it won’t yield result unlike an expecting heart .
    “People find their path and the truth when they are ready”
    Nice words…. & thanks for sharing

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you prinxy for sharing your wisdom. 💛

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  10. OrionBrightStar Avatar
    OrionBrightStar

    Beautiful post and image oozing a sanguine vibration, great work and share, thank you, regards, Barry

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your kind words Barry. Good to have you here 💛

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  11. Tom Merriman Avatar
    Tom Merriman

    Very true, Val. It’s good to offer advice, but only the person being offered it can choose to use it or not… it isn’t a thing to be forced. Hopefully, though, that little inspiration switch will flick itself to the ‘on’ position.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Sometimes it feels more of a journey than flicking on a switch Tom. There is complexity before the simplicity reveals itself.

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  12. Hariod Brawn Avatar
    Hariod Brawn

    Well said, Val; there’s little more irritating to others than one’s uninvited philosophical musings on the metaphysical. Take my blog for example . . . 😉 H ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Musings are there for others to pick and choose from Hariod. I adore your musings.

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      1. Hariod Brawn Avatar
        Hariod Brawn

        Don’t speak too soon; I’m about to post something next week and it’s quite excruciating. Title: What is it like for nothing to happen? o_O

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          You had me at the first zero…
          May the nothingness dissipate and reveal nothing at all.
          Xo

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  13. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Be open. Listen. Adjust your sails if necessary.
    And let others steer their own shoes.

    After all, what do we know about the path that they are on . . .

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Ahhh … that’s better Nancy 🙏

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  14. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    your non ego mind
    gently influences me, Val 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It senses and loves without words 💕

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  15. Joy Avatar
    Joy

    I’ve been thinking of retreating into silence and just freeing myself from intentions for some time now. Thank you =) Namaste.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Take this step and discover more about what has been unknown. Very cool💛

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  16. debiriley Avatar
    debiriley

    so true, so interesting, so difficult At Times to achieve. maybe, I could go to the hardware store and buy myself a few rolls of duct tape for my mouth! LOL
    thanks for sharing these very good reminders 🙂 cheers, Peace, Debi

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I found that duck tape chaps Debi 😉 Awareness of our ego driven voice is a less painful – physically at least. Thank you for being here and adding to the conversation 💕

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      1. debiriley Avatar
        debiriley

        you made me chuckle Val!

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  17. journeyinwardblog Avatar
    journeyinwardblog

    Clear and concise. Thank you! I’ve fallen into this trap several times and jumped right back into ego-ic turmoil. The stance of no-stance is where we can thrive peacefully.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for being here j 💛

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  18. elizabeth2560 Avatar
    elizabeth2560

    Yes!

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  19. Minuscule Moments Avatar
    Minuscule Moments

    I can relate to this post Val sometimes when we think we can help we should just smile and let the person vent without guiding them. I had someone who felt frustrated and disappointed about a decision today and usually I would try to help, but today I decided it was not my job and that I would just listen instead. Listening for me is a big challenge, sometimes the person can solve the problem by themselves

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I hear you Kath. It was the same for me until I did my Coach training and had to really practice! Listening can be a challenge … until we see it as a real gift for the other person ( and a lesson in patience and mindfulness for ourselves!)

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  20. Dina Avatar
    Dina

    What a lovely post. The first image is amazing!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Dina 💛

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