Find Your Middle Ground

Haiku – joy within

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joy in troubled times
Photo from Tumbler: Muslims of the World
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Life brings us hardship
Yet joy can be found within
Find your Middle Ground
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Find your Middle Ground is about stepping away from stressful days and anxious minds, and taking time to pause.

When we rest in this place,  we are able to let go of judgments and how we wish things should be. We allow ourselves to open up to what is in this moment. And in doing so, connect with our authentic being and life energy. We find contentment no matter what is happening in the highs and lows of life.

I  believe that we can all contribute to world peace. It starts with being kind to ourselves and finding peace within ourselves. Helping others is a good place to start, but the real work is ours to do for ourselves. We must find that peaceful, nourishing and inspiring place I call our Middle Ground.

 

 

32 responses to “Haiku – joy within”

  1. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    What a lovely expression of what it means to find peace, within and within the world, Val.

    You made my heart smile in recognition this morning. Truth does that! 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Louise … smiling back at you ☺️

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  2. Sonnische Avatar
    Sonnische

    Thank you for this wonderful reminder than we can be at peace, regardless of the turmoil whirling around us. May wisdom and truth prevail!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Indeed Sunny 🙏

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  3. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    “May wisdom and truth prevail!” Absolutely! Starting out with all those who seek to govern the rest of us. (Apologies for lowering the tone.)

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      May they see the light Paul ❣

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  4. Eddie Two Hawks Avatar
    Eddie Two Hawks

    a delightful reminder of the power of peace within

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Eddie 💛

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  5. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    Thank you for this peaceful moment, dear Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank for your kind presence Jet 💛

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  6. universalkindnessmusingsbytara Avatar
    universalkindnessmusingsbytara

    In the midst of stressors a` la South Africa.. no electricity and black bully cops, I try nd I try. ThanQ Val. Blessings and lots of respect and kindness. Tara

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Tara for your kindness and presence. 💛

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  7. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Beautiful explained Val, we need to save ourselves and find inner peace, before we are able to save the world ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Irene 💛🙏💛

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  8. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Lovely! Happy weekend Val 💕💚

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Karen 💛 I hope your weekend is going well!

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  9. Chatter Master Avatar
    Chatter Master

    So peaceful Val.

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  10. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    I love that expression ‘Taking time to Pause’. Most people are so filled up with Doing, Working, Socialising and everyday life, they never have time to just Pause (and Breathe). They never fully relax. Their bodies don’t get enough deep restful restorative sleep either. Stopping to smell the Roses is not just a saying (or quote), its a lesson for life.

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  11. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    Beautiful musings, Val. We can all contribute to peace when we are in touch with our authentic selves and start from where we stand. I wish you a joy-filled weekend.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you on many levels Helen 💕

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  12. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    thank you for being
    & helping me be,
    if only momentarily,
    that peace 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Each breath is an opportunity to embrace this peace. May you keep breathing and sharing your goodness and wisdom David 💕

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  13. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    I’m not really the calm, appreciative type, Val. My joy comes in waves and I don’t mind it that way. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Joy coming in waves sounds delightful Jo. Thank you for stopping by 💛

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  14. elizabeth2560 Avatar
    elizabeth2560

    Peace for the world begins by finding peace within ourselves … I love that concept.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I’m so glad you like it Elizabeth. Its empowering when we realize we can contribute in our own way. 💛

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  15. misifusa Avatar
    misifusa

    I am working hard to find my middle ground these days. I have been out of the loop for so long with blogging and my blogger friends. Just wanted to stop by and what a lovely post to read from you! Thank you – you were my sign to find my middle ground! xo

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  16. ladyfi Avatar
    ladyfi

    Such lovely words of wisdom and a great shot too.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you enjoyed this Fiona 💛

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  17. kayla Avatar
    kayla

    Touching and incredibly truthful as always! Thanks Val 🙏🏼💜

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Kayla 💕

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  18. SarahCulture91 Avatar
    SarahCulture91

    Self care is so important. I really believe that if we all took the time to really love on ourselves and care for our mental health, we would be able to be kinder, as a whole, to everyone else. On a podcast that I follow, Taylor Nolan always talks about how we often judge others based on what we judge ourselves on. I find this to be soooo true. Thanks for sharing. Spot on!

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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.”

Find Your Middle Ground blog started to explore, reflect, ask deep questions, share insights about awakening, and connect with wonderful people like yourself. Thank you for being here and being such an inspiration.

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