fierce and kind balance

It will be a time of change. Life is unfolding along an unexpected and uneasy path, with so much outside of our control. When moving into the unknown, it is helpful to sit and pause and listen to our inner guide. In those Middle Ground moments, the words that keep coming up for me are:

Be ready to be fierce.
Be ready to be kind.

We must be prepared to stand up for what we believe in our hearts and be ready to take action against bullying, greed, violence, injustice and the unfairness that surrounds us.

Be fierce to protect what grows from kindness and love. Be ready to answer the call to educate, inspire and lead others on a higher path.

We must also be ready to be kind. To represent the kindness and humanity that we hold so dear.
We must be compassionate for those who are ignorant and fearful… and for those who also see injustice, but from a different perspective.

We must commit to understand better and do no harm.

be kind

So, take time to pause before leaping to conclusions or into action. Come to a place of inner stillness and seek the guidance from your heart and soul.

Find your Middle Ground. Open your heart and listen to the small loving voice within.

It is time.

Be ready to be fierce.
Be ready to be kind.

56 responses to “* My Words for 2017”

  1. Wise words Val. I get a lot of inspiration from your blog. Often the words arrive just when I need to hear them – thank you!

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    1. Thank you Lorraine for your kind and timely comment ❤️ May your new year be filled with inspiration, good health and abundance!

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  2. Pausing before we leap to a conclusion is always the best way to handle a situation. Great words, Val! Happy New Year! ❤

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    1. Thank you for sharing your wisdom Jill. Thank you so much 💛

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  3. Thank you for this post, Val. I SO needed to read your wisdom this morning! <3!

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    1. So glad it was timely for you Eliza. Thank you 💕

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  4. Ah! I heard recently…Reflect…don’t react!! And your words speak to my heart…as always!! Sending you all you need to accomplish the thoughts in your beautiful post in this coming year, Val ❤ ❤

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    1. From my heart to yours, Thank you Lorrie 💕 Wishing you Happiness, Health and Humor in the New Year. We’ll need reflection and a sense of the humor I expect 😉

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      1. I would say most probably 😉
        Sending the best to you, Val ❤

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    1. Thank you Tisha! Lets continue to inspire each other this year 💕

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  5. Words that confirmed something my Heart is guiding me to do in regards to my blog, Val. Thank you! *sighs* As I am writing this I see WP has me not following you when I was. So here I go again following you. Happy New Year, dear friend! ❤

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    1. Thank you Amy for your heart felt words and warmth – always ❤️ Wishing you a New Year full of Happiness, Good Heath, Creativity and Love 💕

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  6. Great words and as always, it takes work and concentration to follow through. Happy New Year!

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    1. Thank you Kate! Happy New Year to you 💛🎉😊

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  7. My words for you today, Val, are THANK YOU.

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    1. Thank you dear Ann for your loving response ❤️

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  8. Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
    Be ready … wise words! We will need to be!

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    1. Thank you Dr Rex for the share!
      Happy New Year to you 💕

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      1. You’re most welcome!! Have a a great new year .. to you and yours!!

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        1. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year filled with laughter and love ❣

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  9. Acting with mindful intention, rather than re-acting based on conditioned responses, almost always results in a better result.

    To 2017 and its infinite possibilities.

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    1. May we all live mindfully with wisdom and kindness … Thank you Nancy 💛

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  10. I rather like that as a theme song for 2017. Thanks for the inspiration. I feel I may have to be ready for a lot of things this year; fierce and kind can be the compass that guides me. Peace, Harlon

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    1. Thank you Harlon. I am so gad it resonated with you for the year ahead. Let us continue to travel this road together. 💛

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  11. Thank you for sharing words from your inner guide and the gentle reminder to be still and listen to our inner voices. Happy New Year!

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    1. Thank you Carol! Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year 💕

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  12. Such great words! Much love to you Val, happy New Year! ❤

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    1. Thank you Julie 💛 Much love and happiness to you this the New Year!

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      1. Thanks so much Val! ❤

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  13. a wonderful wish, Val!
    i’ll try and stay open
    to fierce kindness
    or kind fierceness
    depending on
    what’s needed!
    happy new year 🙂

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    1. It sounds like the right balance 🙏 Thank you David 💛

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  14. Yes, fierce kindness and kind fierceness. To a bold 2017 and all its possibilities!

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    1. Thank you Rikki! Let us for ready together for whatever unfolds 💛

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  15. I love your message for 2017, Val ❤ Kindness and fierceness is a winning combination – for good.

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    1. Thank you Helen. So glad you appreciated these words – in a good way 💛
      Wishing you a Happy and Heathy New Year filed with adventures and kindness!

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  16. Lovely and mindful, Val. I have chosen to continue to live my word…surrender. In no way does it mean I will not stand up or engage as I feel is necessary. It is a simple declaration of my trust that unfolds is an important part of my evolutionary journey. Easy? NO. Essential? YES. Happy New Year to you, dear Val.

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    1. Reflection and surrender are essential. Let it go and let it flow Carrie 💛

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  17. In everything – “We must commit to understand better” – so true, Val

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  18. Fierce and kind – thank you for the 2 words that give power to Be and Be with love. Have a wonderful new year!

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    1. Thank you PD💛 so gad you can relate to this.

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  19. Fierce and kind. You’re testing me Val, testing me.

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    1. Yin and yang brings balance. Come from the center David 💛

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      1. Balance, or pull one from both ends. 😀

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        1. Sometimes we need that tension to feel alive …

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  20. Wise words and be kind to oneself could also be added. Sometimes I think we push ourselves beyond our limits in order to ‘fit in’ or equal our peers. Allowing oneself to be (and nestle in to that balance and gentle pace) instead of keeping up to those that surround us.

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  21. Thank you for these inspiring words.

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  22. Fierce, yet kind. Perfect, Val. Happy New Year !! ❤️ 💛 💚 💙 💜

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    1. Happy New Year Van ❣

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  24. Very wise words, Val 🙂
    I agree, let’s be kind and let the love flow ❤

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    1. Beautifully put Irene. Thank you 💕

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    1. Oh my …. I must take a few breaths to find that middle ground place. You are such a temptress in the cloud Esme. You rock my world with your verbal expressiveness and with a lasciviousness that overwhelms the senses.
      Carry on ❣️

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