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Reflection – Life is of a Mingled Yarn

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I wrote this post some time ago, and now the time seems right to publish it. After all, this is a weekend where the cycle of death and everlasting life is celebrated around the world.

“The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together.”

~ Shakespeare – All’s Well That Ends Well, Act IV.Scene 3

When we separate the good and ill yarns, life starts to unravel

We suffer

Yet, when we accept it is part of the natural balance

We find solace and hope

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As I was looking for an image to reflect today’s reflection, I came across this amazing James video animated by Ainslie Henderson. I found it so creative and deeply moving. Let the love filled tears overflow if you are ready today.

 

43 responses to “Reflection – Life is of a Mingled Yarn”

  1. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    It’s the perfect time for this beautiful post, Val. Thank you for sharing. xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you so much Jill 💕

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  2. Ann Koplow Avatar
    Ann Koplow

    ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      💕

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  3. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    Sigh. Such a beautiful post — and that video is amazingly poignant and timely as we watch my mother’s life weave its way to its great unravelling.

    Thank you Val. You have given my heart great comfort this morning (oh. and made me cry too! 🙂 ) Loving tears of comfort and joy.

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    1. Louise Gallagher Avatar
      Louise Gallagher

      I reblogged it on http://dareboldly.com

      Thank you!

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    2. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for sharing your love and understanding Louise. 💗

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  4. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    Reblogged this on Dare boldly and commented:
    This post from Val is very comforting and inspiring for me today.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for the re-blog Louise 🎈

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  5. Hariod Brawn Avatar
    Hariod Brawn

    Very clever post, Val, and a wonderful video. H ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your discernment and presence Hariod. She is such a talented animator .. and I expect is clever too 😉

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  6. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Moving visualization of life. Yes, let’s dance as we unravel.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yes. Let’s Eliza 💛

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  7. Writing to Freedom Avatar
    Writing to Freedom

    Beautiful words and video. Thanks Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Brad. So glad you enjoyed this 💛

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      1. Writing to Freedom Avatar
        Writing to Freedom

        My pleasure Val. 🙂

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  8. Mary Lou Avatar
    Mary Lou

    I really liked how this flowed, Val! The video was awesome! “When we separate the good and ill yarns, life starts to unravel
    We suffer
    Yet, when we accept it is part of the natural balance
    We find solace and hope”
    http://www.meinthemiddlewrites.com

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Mary Lou for your kind words and stopping by today 💕

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  9. vanbytheriver Avatar
    vanbytheriver

    Such amazing animation. Beautiful post, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Van. She is very talented. So glad you enjoyed it. 💛

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  10. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    smiling to this
    finding of balance, Val 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Smiling … the Yin and Yang of life. 💛

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  11. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Very beautiful post and video, Val 🙂
    Deeply moving and reminded me of the time, when I sat with my Grandmother and her time was running out and did…

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      There is sadness and so much love in these moments. Thank you for sharing Irene 💕

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      1. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
        IreneDesign2011

        I agree so much, Val ❤

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  12. donnaanddiablo Avatar
    donnaanddiablo

    As soon as we are born, we begin to die. Beautiful, deeply moving and incredibly creative, Val. Thank you!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you appreciated the artistry and the message Lori 💛

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  13. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    We watched a terrific movie tonight about Love, Time, and Death ~ Collateral Beauty (Will Smith, Helen Mirren, Keira Knightly, Ed Norton, Michael Peña, Naomie Harris, Jacob Latimore, Kate Winslet, etc.)

    Love is in everything from a child’s laughter to the pain we feel when a loved one dies. Love is THE why of it all.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      … and how easy we forget… Thank you for this Nancy. 💛 I will check out the movie. It sounds like there is a lot of struggle between love and war … and an opportunity for some good acting!

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      1. nrhatch Avatar
        nrhatch

        Collateral Beauty is not a war film. It’s a film about a father who sinks into depression after the death of his 6 year old daughter. It’s sad and so so uplifting. All the cast is terrific.

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          Got it! Thanks.

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  14. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Love it 💚💕

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad 💕🙏💕

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  15. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    A wonderful quote, poem, and video clip, Val. A perfect trio. Happy Easter.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Diana. Happy Easter to you 💛

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  16. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    What a beautiful post, Val. The video was truly moving …and creative. Happy Easter ❤

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  17. insearchofitall Avatar
    insearchofitall

    Wow!! Beautiful post and a perfect way to explain it. The video was amazing. Thank you for sharing all of this. Balance in all things. The doing and the undoing.

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  18. utesmile Avatar
    utesmile

    Thank you Val, that is a moving video, and good explanation!

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  19. Jignesh Vekariya Avatar
    Jignesh Vekariya

    amazing !!!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you enjoyed this post. The animation is truly amazing ❣

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  20. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Val this was so very moving.. may we all find the natural Balance my friend.. And thank you for this animation it really did bring tears ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Sue. It is a moving video, wonderfully animated. I am glad it touched you too. ❤

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        🙂 it did.. Many things do these days.. ❤

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