joy
~
Joy lies in your heart
Let it grow and transform you
Find Your Middle Ground
~

Joy and gratitude go hand in hand. It may be ignited by certain people, circumstances or memories, but it is already there. The more grateful we are, the more we realize we have enough, and more.

When we pause and take time to be present, we learn to let go of our conditioning and what we  think we “should” be doing. We begin to notice the little things and let them light up our lives.

We step into the fullness of life.

I call this Finding your Middle Ground.

 

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Val Boyko is originally from Scotland and came to the United States over 30 years ago. At "Find Your Middle Ground" Val brings together her experience as a life coach, yoga teacher, spiritual explorer and mentor, to inspire awakening to the light and greater understanding within us all. This blog is a place of exploration and discovery as we explore opening our hearts and finding harmony and peace in the highs and lows of life 💛

35 comments on “Haiku – joy in your heart

  1. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    A great thought for today!

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  2. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    So true, Val! Thanks for the reminder. ❤

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  3. Jet Eliot's avatar

    Thank you for this lovely reminder, Val…thanks for lighting up my life.

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  4. Eliza Waters's avatar

    The little things really do light up my life, for which I’m most grateful . 🙂 ❤

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  5. smilecalm's avatar

    just like that
    joy!
    you’re
    amazing 🙂

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  6. Ally Stardust's avatar

    What a lovely poem, Val! 🙂

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  7. Ann Coleman's avatar

    Thanks for the reminder that joy is always within us, even on those days when we can’t seem to recognize it.

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  8. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar

    I love your Middle Ground dear Val.. This was a lovely poem, and yes those little things do indeed light up our lives..
    May we never lose sight of them..
    Love and Blessings and have a wonderful Weekend.. ❤ Hugs my friend xx

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  9. D. Wallace Peach's avatar

    Beautiful post and haiku, Val. Joy and gratitude add a lot of sweetness to that middle ground. 🙂

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  10. Michele Anderson's avatar

    Good reminder, Val 🙂

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  11. shobhna's avatar

    Sweet invitation to live in joy. Thank you Val ♡

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  12. ladyfi's avatar

    Yes – so life-affirming!

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  13. Spirit Yoga Foundation's avatar

    Very Beautifully Written ..

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  14. ladyfi's avatar

    Life is so much better with joy.

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  15. The Wild Prose's avatar

    In my very short knowledge of your blog. It already helps a lot! This is an award free blog, I noticed, but I would still love to nominate you as a mystery blogger. Perhaps more people would someday be enlightened by the simplicity of magnificent posts.

    Thank you so much.

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  16. AmyRose🌹's avatar

    Val, I’m just now reconnecting with the JOY in my Heart. You have no idea how good it feels to FEEL Love again, to FEEL real JOY again. I’ve been so immersed in too much pain but it seems yesterday I’ve broken through. Thank you for these words. I embrace them!! 🌹

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    • Val T Boyko's avatar

      Yes indeed Amy. When we have been struggling with loss and negative feelings, our hearts close. We forget how to feel … until love shows the way.
      So glad you have found your heart center again. 🙏❤️

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  17. Mahesh Nair's avatar

    Yes, gratitude is so important. Thanks for the reminder. Great post 🙂

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