Find Your Middle Ground

Haiku – joy to be here

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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.

57 responses to “Haiku – joy to be here”

  1. donnaanddiablo Avatar
    donnaanddiablo

    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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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I am ready too Lori!

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  2. Jennifer Kelland Perry Avatar
    Jennifer Kelland Perry

    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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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      In time, I’m sure it will Jennifer! Keep cosy in the meantime 💛

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      1. Jennifer Kelland Perry Avatar
        Jennifer Kelland Perry

        There’s a polar bear hanging around near here now! Yikes!

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          Oh boy! I feel for them … but keep a low profile.

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  3. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    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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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It a joy to share this message with you Sue 💕

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        💙💛💚

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  4. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    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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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I nearly borrowed “aah … that’s better!” And thought of you Nancy 💛

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  5. soulspeak Avatar
    soulspeak

    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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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you dear Deb 💕

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  6. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Beautiful post, Val 🙂

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  7. Kate Crimmins Avatar
    Kate Crimmins

    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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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Sigh indeed. Yet the memories live on in our heart 💝

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  8. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    A breathtaking salute to our grand planet — thank you Val. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jet! Moments that take our breath away are priceless 💕

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  9. Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature Avatar
    Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature

    Wonderful haiku, Val. Isn’t gratitude just the BEST??!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Every time Mary. Every time 💞

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  10. allysoally Avatar
    allysoally

    Beautiful photo and poem, Val! 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ally 💕

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      1. allysoally Avatar
        allysoally

        It’s my pleasure, Val! 🙂

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  11. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    Love this photo! and your haiku

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Louise! Big dogs are cool too! I hope Beaumont is enjoying more Spring like weather.

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  12. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    What a great photo, Val! It made me smile. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad it brought a smile Jill 😊

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  13. Infinite Living Avatar
    Infinite Living

    Yes, no matter what! …wonderful post!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you so much PD ❤️

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  14. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Hear, hear! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Smiling … thank you Eliza for being heard 💛

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  15. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Gratitude can change our perspective every time! Hoping Spring blossoms soon for everyone. 🌺🌿🌺🌿

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Gratitude makes my day too! Thank you Karen 💕

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  16. belasbrightideas Avatar
    belasbrightideas

    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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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      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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      1. belasbrightideas Avatar
        belasbrightideas

        That is the hope! 😀

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  17. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    How wonderful, Val. And hearing your heart ❤️ sing is always ‘beautiful music’!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for sharing your joy Helen 💕

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  18. Invisibly Me Avatar
    Invisibly Me

    Beautiful and so very true. Thanks for the reminder ♥ x

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your kind words 💛

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  19. Ann Coleman Avatar
    Ann Coleman

    Loved the photo! And I agree that there is always joy to be found, no matter what the season.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ann. Have a joy filled day 💛

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      1. Ann Coleman Avatar
        Ann Coleman

        You too, Val!

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  20. AmyRose🌹 Avatar
    AmyRose🌹

    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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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Amy 💛 Its is such an inspiring time of year, with so much to be grateful for. xo

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  21. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    That photo is pure happiness. 🙂

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  22. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    If you saw Spring in the Algarve, Val, I think you’d simply keel over. It is incredible! 🙂 🙂

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  23. den169 Avatar
    den169

    Just wanted to let you know that I am posting a quote from your blog on Thursday, the 6th. 🙏

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      💛🙏🐥

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  24. ladyfi Avatar
    ladyfi

    What a lovely and joyful post!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Fiona. Doggies and blossoms tighten my day 💛

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  25. Abby Strangward Avatar
    Abby Strangward

    What a gorgous post! Just spilling with sunshine xo
    https://seafoaming.com

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Abby for spreading more joy 💕

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  26. Green Global Trek Avatar
    Green Global Trek

    Beautiful photo, beautiful words.

    Peta

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Peta 💛

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  27. drawingbackthecurtain Avatar
    drawingbackthecurtain

    Love the power and simplicity of the poem and the picture is pure joy. A beautiful sharing…thank you!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you enjoyed this moment 💛

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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.”

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