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What joy to be here
No matter what the season
Find your Middle Ground
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This photo makes my heart sing! Spring is full of bursting energy and anticipation for the change ahead. What a wonderful feeling after the hibernation of winter.
It takes me back to walks in Scottish woods as a child, small dogs and fields of bulbs.
No matter what the season, we can all pause and find this place of gratitude and love within us all.
Find Your Middle Ground 
Holding my breath for spring’s arrival, Val. Mother Nature has been teasing us here in the Northeast…a bit of warmth, and then, bam, a smack of snow or freezing rain. Guess it will be all the sweeter when it finally arrives for good… 🙂
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I am ready too Lori!
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Lovely picture and words, Val. 25-30 more cm of snow on the way here. I guess spring will arrive at some point!
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In time, I’m sure it will Jennifer! Keep cosy in the meantime 💛
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There’s a polar bear hanging around near here now! Yikes!
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Oh boy! I feel for them … but keep a low profile.
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Such a beautiful image and indeed may we all allow Spring to bloom in our hearts as we open ourselves up to be kinder, and more caring for ALL around us.
❤
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It a joy to share this message with you Sue 💕
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Great smile-inducing photo! It feels wonderful when we allow JOY to bubble up and surface from within . . .
Aah . . . that’s better!
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I nearly borrowed “aah … that’s better!” And thought of you Nancy 💛
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Such a lovely vision Val, to hold with our hearts..Spring indeed is a blooming affair, here in Cali. May your blessings be many😊💜
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Thank you dear Deb 💕
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Beautiful post, Val 🙂
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Reminds me of my childhood. We had fields of bluebells that bloomed in the spring. It was gorgeous until they bulldozed it down and planted grass. Sigh.
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Sigh indeed. Yet the memories live on in our heart 💝
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A breathtaking salute to our grand planet — thank you Val. 🙂
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Thank you Jet! Moments that take our breath away are priceless 💕
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Wonderful haiku, Val. Isn’t gratitude just the BEST??!
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Every time Mary. Every time 💞
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Beautiful photo and poem, Val! 🙂
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Thank you Ally 💕
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It’s my pleasure, Val! 🙂
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Love this photo! and your haiku
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Thank you Louise! Big dogs are cool too! I hope Beaumont is enjoying more Spring like weather.
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What a great photo, Val! It made me smile. 🙂
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So glad it brought a smile Jill 😊
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Yes, no matter what! …wonderful post!
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Thank you so much PD ❤️
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Hear, hear! ❤
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Smiling … thank you Eliza for being heard 💛
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Gratitude can change our perspective every time! Hoping Spring blossoms soon for everyone. 🌺🌿🌺🌿
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Gratitude makes my day too! Thank you Karen 💕
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I was just mentioning the ‘middle ground’ today to another. It really is the place we dwell in most of our lives. Nice haiku 😉
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Thank you Bela 💛 I’m realizing more that those of us who know what the Middle Gound is and can choose to step away to experience it, are the minority. We take for granted what we have learned along the way … and yet there are so many that are ready to learn and join us. Aloha 🌟
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That is the hope! 😀
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How wonderful, Val. And hearing your heart ❤️ sing is always ‘beautiful music’!
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Thank you for sharing your joy Helen 💕
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Beautiful and so very true. Thanks for the reminder ♥ x
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Thank you for your kind words 💛
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Loved the photo! And I agree that there is always joy to be found, no matter what the season.
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Thank you Ann. Have a joy filled day 💛
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You too, Val!
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Moving back towards my Joy, Val, after a very deep dip into the shadows. Oh, yes, Spring, jolts me back to life and I am ever so grateful winter’s days are over. Just to hear bird song brings such Joy to me! Much Love to you! ❤
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Thank you Amy 💛 Its is such an inspiring time of year, with so much to be grateful for. xo
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That photo is pure happiness. 🙂
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If you saw Spring in the Algarve, Val, I think you’d simply keel over. It is incredible! 🙂 🙂
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Just wanted to let you know that I am posting a quote from your blog on Thursday, the 6th. 🙏
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What a lovely and joyful post!
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Thank you Fiona. Doggies and blossoms tighten my day 💛
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What a gorgous post! Just spilling with sunshine xo
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Thank you Abby for spreading more joy 💕
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Beautiful photo, beautiful words.
Peta
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Thank you Peta 💛
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Love the power and simplicity of the poem and the picture is pure joy. A beautiful sharing…thank you!
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So glad you enjoyed this moment 💛
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