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Understanding Real Love

This is a re-blog of an earlier post… with a message worth repeating. 💛

real love - darkness and forgiveness

“Until we have seen someone’s darkness, we don’t really know who they are.

Until we have forgiven someone’s darkness we don’t really know what love is.”

Marianne Williamson

For anyone who has been a in a long term loving relationship , you can probably relate to this quote. When we  allow ourselves to be seen in such a vulnerable way it opens up real understanding and connection.

Now consider if you were to say these words to yourself:

Until we see our own darkness, we don’t really know who we are.

Until we have forgiven our own darkness we don’t really know what love is.

The world becomes a kinder and less fearful place when we forgive and love ourselves.

Namaste

Val T Boyko
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40 responses to “Understanding Real Love”

  1. In the Stillness of Willowhill Avatar
    In the Stillness of Willowhill

    You’re right. It’s so important to look at all of the little nooks and crannies that we spend so much energy hiding from ourselves.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I love the idea of nooks and crannies … makes them intriguing to explore 🙂

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  2. windyhannon Avatar
    windyhannon

    Reblogged this on earthshare.

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  3. Pat Cegan Avatar
    Pat Cegan

    Much wisdom in the post. Love often starts with compassion (and forgiveness). Your blog is beautiful, full of Light and Love. hugs, pat

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Pat for visiting. I look forward to sharing light, love and practical wisdom. Val x

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  4. ladyfi Avatar
    ladyfi

    Such profound wisdom that we can all relate to.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Fiona!

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  5. ♡eM Avatar
    ♡eM

    The shadow stuff and the lighter fluff, all of who we are within this swirling, whirling wholeness, is lovable and loving. As we dare to sidestep ego from time to time, we rediscover essence. What a happy dance!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you eM for bringing your light spirit here! I like the idea of our inner life as a dance 🙂

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      1. ♡eM Avatar
        ♡eM

        Your blog is a brilliantly beautiful place at which to read and reflect. Thank you.

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          Your words touch my heart eM.
          You are brilliant 🙂

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  6. @vapor_sage Avatar
    @vapor_sage

    🙏🏻💐

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      💕 Thank you 💕

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  7. vanbytheriver Avatar
    vanbytheriver

    Great insight with this one, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you enjoyed Van 💛

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  8. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Even better the second time. Thanks, Val! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So many things are Jill 😉Especially love and wisdom 💕

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  9. Real Love – The Truth About Life Avatar
    Real Love – The Truth About Life

    […] via Understanding Real Love — Find Your Middle Ground […]

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  10. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    I think yours is the more powerful version, Val. It really has impact! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      A little unexpected shock keeps up alert and open 😉
      Thanks Eliza 💛

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  11. SwittersB Avatar
    SwittersB

    Spot on Val…as usual! Thank you!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Gary 💕

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  12. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    A breath of fresh air and sweet love, Val — thank you~~

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you dear Jet 💕

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  13. debiriley Avatar
    debiriley

    that last sentence, oh my……….. perfect and beautiful! 🙂
    (all of the post was great too) cheers, Debi

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  14. loversheartblog Avatar
    loversheartblog

    Thank you

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad it touched the right spot 💕

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  15. roughwighting Avatar
    roughwighting

    Brilliant! We work at understanding/forgiving others. Usually don’t stop and do that for ourselves. xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      And that’s what brings about our own transformation ❤ thanks Pam 💛

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  16. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Lots of wisdom within these words Val and well worth repeating… Thank you for sharing them.. 🙂 Love and Blessings xx

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Sue. I don’t know who I have replied to right now … but sending a double dose of gratitude and love your way 💕💕

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        I get like that and have been know to reply twice to people lol, just good to see a reply as many I have to go to their sites to see the response. But not to worry.. We still have communication.. 🙂 LOL… Sending much love for your weekend xxx Hugs Sue xx

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          💕

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  17. Ann Coleman Avatar
    Ann Coleman

    So true, especially the last line. Forgiveness is hard, but necessary. Especially when we are learning to forgive and love ourselves.

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  18. Reena Davis Avatar
    Reena Davis

    ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      💕

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  19. Michele Anderson Avatar
    Michele Anderson

    Beautiful. Something for all of us to think about.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Michele 💛

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  20. millflin Avatar
    millflin

    Well written, thank you for this!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks millflin 💛

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