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Inspiration – One Step

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โ€œYour inner journey only has one step: the step you are taking right now.

As you become more deeply aware of this one step, you realize that it already contains within itself all the other steps as well as the destination.

This one step then becomes transformed into an expression of perfection, an act of great beauty and quality. It will have taken you into Being, and the light of Being will shine through it. This is both the purpose and the fulfillment of your inner journey, the journey into yourself.โ€

– Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now

I needed this reminder today.

May we all step into the beauty that is in each moment of awareness.

Namaste

42 responses to “Inspiration – One Step”

  1. Namrata D Prabhakar Avatar
    Namrata D Prabhakar

    A book one can read time and again

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Its so good to come back to the wisdom there isn’t it. Thank you for stopping by Namrata ๐Ÿ’›

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  2. lorriebowden Avatar
    lorriebowden

    Perfect inspiration for a brand new week…and a beautiful day! Hope that all is well, dear Val, and that your awareness is full bodied ๐Ÿ’œ

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Lorrie. I’m taking time to slow down and connect with myself and others today. Its so nourishing to be here and share this space with you ๐Ÿ’›

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      1. lorriebowden Avatar
        lorriebowden

        I understand! I can’t tell you how much I missed this energy…this space…while I was away. Sweet blessings, Val. ๐Ÿ’›

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  3. misifusa Avatar
    misifusa

    I needed it too…thank you! xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Yvonne. It’s good to share with you ๐Ÿ’›

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      1. misifusa Avatar
        misifusa

        It felt good to feel that sharing as it was right on time!

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  4. Infinite Living Avatar
    Infinite Living

    I need this reminder constantly …it is just one step right now that’s all!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Agreed PD. Thank you ๐Ÿ’›

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  5. Tom Merriman Avatar
    Tom Merriman

    ‘May we all step into the beauty that is in each moment of awareness.’ Indeed, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Tom ๐Ÿ’›

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  6. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Namaste Val โค

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  7. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Here’s to remaining awake and aware as the path unfolds before us!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yes indeed Nancy. Thank you ๐Ÿ’›

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  8. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Love this: “This one step then becomes transformed into an expression of perfection, an act of great beauty and quality.”
    Thanks, Val! โค

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  9. mscapricorn Avatar
    mscapricorn

    Love it. I actually felt centered today while walking my kids to the park. It was how I felt when I used to practice mindful meditation. So relaxing. I think they felt it too. ๐Ÿ™‚ Everything becomes so clear in those rare moments. Thanks again. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    That’s a great book! Forgive me for being predictable ๐Ÿ˜‰ but the masters of showing us how to live in the present moment are our dogs. As I write this, Cleo is sleeping by my feet. Correction: She is dreaming! Thanks Val for reminding us of the importance of the present moment.

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  11. tequilalimeandchaos Avatar
    tequilalimeandchaos

    So true

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  12. Betty Hayes Albright Avatar
    Betty Hayes Albright

    Thank you, Val – I needed that reminder today also. ๐Ÿ•‰๏ธ

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It’s so nice when we connect with what’s important and can share. Thank you Betty ๐Ÿ™

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  13. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    A beautiful message for everyone Val and in this space of one step, we can feel less overwhelmed and more accepting. Peace to you ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’š

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Peace Aussie kid friend โฃ๏ธ Right now my body is reminding me that I am not as young as I was. One step … ๐Ÿ’›

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      1. Healing Grief Avatar
        Healing Grief

        Ha I know the feeling! Our body is a great reminder of this truth. ๐Ÿ’•

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  14. birgundemba Avatar
    birgundemba

    What a good quality reminder ! ฤฐt just makes me feel less anxious before going out of home. Thanks for this ! Best โค๐ŸŒž๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿ™

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad this resonated ๐Ÿ’›

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    Embrace your own journey – Putting Mindfulness Into Practice

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  16. garypens Avatar
    garypens

    Hey Val, one question. Why do you write Namaste as the closing salutation?

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Namaste is a greeting that comes from the Hindu and yoga tradition. It is usually translated as the light within me, recognizes the same within you. It’s an acknowledgement that we all hold a divine spark within us and we can connect on this level. ๐Ÿ™ namaste

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  17. allysoally Avatar
    allysoally

    Thank you Val, I also needed this reminder today! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Hmmm … yep.

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  18. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    Me too! Thanks. โค

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      And so .. ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’›

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  19. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    i shall now
    get up
    and give
    it a try ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Smiling at this awareness David ๐Ÿ’›

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  20. loshame Avatar
    loshame

    I like it ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you!

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  21. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Wonderful quote dear Val. I have that book and a very good one it is too.. I wish more could read and take that one step ๐Ÿ™‚ into their own inner journey.. ๐Ÿ™‚ A wealth of knowledge is awaiting.. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So true dear Sue ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’›

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        ๐Ÿ˜€

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  22. Sovereign Stairparts Avatar
    Sovereign Stairparts

    Just what I needed today

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad it resonated for you ๐Ÿ’›

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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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