Find Your Middle Ground

Haiku – timing

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spirit blossoms
Photo by torbakhopper / thephotoargus.com

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When the time arrives
Spirit blossoms in beauty
Find your Middle Ground

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Find your Middle Ground is about stepping away from stressful days and anxious minds, and taking time to pause.

When we are mindful of the present moment and simply allow it to be, we open a door to our natural state of being – accepting, loving, peaceful, kind and happy. Most of us are so distracted and moving so fast that we get caught up in the world of “doing” or worrying about what we should be doing next.
Too much doing and thinking disconnects us from our sense of “being”and who we really are.

I write about finding this place of connection, contentment and peace in the highs and lows of life. I call it our Middle Ground.

32 responses to “Haiku – timing”

  1. tiramit Avatar
    tiramit

    Hi Val, more and more I’m seeing that ‘middle ground’ as an inspiration
    T

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you T. I am grateful for your presence and kindness 💕

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  2. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Nature knows the best times to bloom.. learning to open our hearts helps us come into blossom..
    Love and Blessings for a peaceful weekend Val xx ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your kind and wise words Sue. I hope your weekend is also going well 💛

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        Thank you Val.. Yes lots of peace to be found.. just back indoors from a ‘Nature Walk; 🙂 and will have half an hour here then my paint box is coming out again.. 🙂 Have a wonderful Sunday xx

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  3. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Beautiful Val and so important to find our middle ground 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you so much Irene 💕

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  4. lisa thomson-The Great Escape... Avatar
    lisa thomson-The Great Escape…

    Thank you, Val. I always feel a respite when I visit here.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Lisa. It always good to see you here 💛

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  5. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    I’m reading a book right now that you would enjoy ~ The Book of Joy featuring thoughts from the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Sounds like something I would enjoy 🙏 thank you Nancy

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  6. alalyak Avatar
    alalyak

    Beautiful 💜

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you alayak 💕

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  7. Ann Koplow Avatar
    Ann Koplow

    Perfect timing, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Love it. Thank you Ann 💕

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  8. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    That is a beautiful message – supported by a glorious image ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Helen. 🌸

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  9. ladyfi Avatar
    ladyfi

    Just lovely!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Fiona 💛

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  10. Aquileana Avatar
    Aquileana

    Everything in its measure and harmoniously.
    Time knows everything 😀
    Beautiful verses, dear Val… sending love! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you so much Aquileana for your kind words and presence here 💕

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  11. paintdigi Avatar
    paintdigi

    Good posts, beautiful blog.
    Congratulations.
    Welcome to see my creations:
    paintdigi.com

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you pt 💛

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      1. paintdigi Avatar
        paintdigi

        You’r welcome., my friend 🌷

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  12. roughwighting Avatar
    roughwighting

    Ah, and just look at what’s in the middle of that flower. BEAUTY! To our middle ground…. xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Pam 💛

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  13. MK Avatar
    MK

    Love your reminder, and the photo you’ve chosen to accompany.
    M

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks MK 💛

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  14. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    Lovely reminder, Val. Ahhhh, thank you. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jet for pausing here 💛

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  15. oneblacktree Avatar
    oneblacktree

    Lovely haiku. I find that making up haikus is also a wonderful way of getting present and relieving anxiety when I’m feeling stressed about something.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It’s a great way to focus the mind, especially if you like wordplay! Thank you for stopping by 💛

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● 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.

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