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Capturing the World

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” In the process of letting go you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.

It will be a permanent Self, rooted in awareness and creativity.

Once you have captured this you have captured the world.”

~ Deepak Chopra

I’m inspired by Deepak Chopra’s words today.

When I was searching for an image to use, I come across photos of playful girls letting go of balloons. This is not what it feels like to let go of our persona and who we have always believed we are.
Surrendering to the unknown beyond our ego mind is a journey that is rarely filled with light hearted balloons. There is loss and sorrow.

Yet, on the other side, the world unfolds with clarity … with a smile and a different kind of balloon. 🎈

40 responses to “Capturing the World”

  1. Sonnische Avatar
    Sonnische

    These are good words, I think, too. Just as I had felt I became a real, full fledged adult, I am aware I’m becoming an old woman. The skin, the hair, the muscles, the mind, all are changing and confounding me at times. If there is a permanent self, its identity likely shifts gender and context over the eons. Hopefully I am moving in the right direction.,

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      We are moving somewhere during this lifespan Sunny 💛

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  2. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Beautiful post, Val. The image you selected is perfect. xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jill. 🎈

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  3. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Do not delay; the golden moments fly! ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Fly higher and higher Nancy 🎈

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  4. Tom Merriman Avatar
    Tom Merriman

    I like the apparent lightness of a balloon, Val. Sums up letting go nicely.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Tom. So glad you liked this aspect. 💛

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  5. soulspeak Avatar
    soulspeak

    Reblogged this on Beaming Light and commented:
    Up Up and Away….A beautiful balloon

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  6. soulspeak Avatar
    soulspeak

    Deeply feeling today, thank you Val, Namaste’

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      This is a day for deep feeling isn’t it Deb. 🙏

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      1. soulspeak Avatar
        soulspeak

        Indeed, these recent days have unfolded in companionship with the deepest compassion. I believe it is when we touch our divine self, it releases the flow for such growth of awareness…such deepened knowing…it hurts, and its bittersweet, this healing… indeed…Namaste’

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          So feeling beautifully said Deb 💕

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  7. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    I am grateful for your honesty and attentiveness, Val, to the true process of letting go…and the reminder of the beauty and reward that follows.

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  8. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    Brings to mind that old saying, “Less is More”. Well done, Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yes … more or less. 😉
      Thank you Paul!

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  9. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Lovely post, Val. Letting go seems to be the process we undertake after a few decades of collecting. It’s a process and the lighter load feels good. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your wise .. and spot on words 💛

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  10. Infinite Living Avatar
    Infinite Living

    Perfectly said! There is so much sorrow for loss… and yes the clarity on the other side eventually makes up for it.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you PD for your wise words 💕

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  11. socialbridge Avatar
    socialbridge

    Very thought-provoking , Val.
    Do you think there is ever more than a fleeting ‘clarity?’

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Good question Jean. When there is a knowing it is there – even when we don’t sense it – it becomes enduring. Something to keep coming back to, whether we are meditating or being with nature. At these times, we know we are a part of something bigger that our small self… and we can let go. 💛

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      1. socialbridge Avatar
        socialbridge

        Ah yes, lean into nature. Happy Easter x

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  12. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Letting go rises our energy and from there like the balloon, we see a higher perspective. Beautiful Val, Happy Easter 🍀💕🍀

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I love this thought Karen. Yes – we are the balloon 🐥🙏🎈 Happy Easter to you.

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  13. Carrie Cannady Avatar
    Carrie Cannady

    I needed this today. Thank you, dear Val. 💕

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you appreciated this one Carrie 💛

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  14. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Thank you for sharing this Val, I need it today 🙂
    Enjoy your weekend.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Irene. I’m glad this helped 💕

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      1. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
        IreneDesign2011

        It did, Val ❤

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  15. David Kanigan Avatar
    David Kanigan

    Rooted in awareness. Like that.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Rooted and transcendant … Thanks David

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      1. David Kanigan Avatar
        David Kanigan

        I’ll go with 1/8 rooted, I’m not piggish Val.

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  16. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    permanent floating
    smile 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Keep rising and going with the flow David 💕

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  17. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    Very inspiring post, Val. perfect reminder for me today ❤

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  18. Aquileana Avatar
    Aquileana

    So wise and beautiful…. in the process of letting go, I have become a better person, I ´d say… If someone else is involved it could be hard, because we might want to say many things. But knowing that there is no need to “explain or prove” things is also part of a growing, self-confident experience (and saves headaches and time too!) 😀 Hugs dear Val! 😉

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your kind words Aquileana! It’s always so good to hear your voice 💛

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  19. Minuscule Moments Avatar
    Minuscule Moments

    Love Deepak anything, his words always resonate thanks for sharing Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Kath. So glad it resonated with you ❣

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