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Life in Balance

life in balance

 

Whenever you come across a difficult situation,
or encounter a difficult person,
or find yourself in a difficult yoga pose …..
Pause and bring awareness inwards.

Notice rigid thinking or tense feelings
Contraction in your body or around your heart.

Take a full breath in and a long full exhale of release.
Let softness flow through the whole of your being.

Nourishing and restoring
Life in balance

 

Val T Boyko
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47 responses to “Life in Balance”

  1. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    Your description of the breathe sounds very much like the method I use to relax my tense muscles when in pain, Val.

    (and I love that image you’ve used in this post).

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Vicki. May the pain be a little less today. Breathe easy my friend 💛

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  2. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    I practiced this as I read your words Val — lovely!

    Thank you. — and I too love that image!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Louise. The image is also a lovely reminder. 💛

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  3. Array Avatar
    Array

    Just what I needed this morning. Thank you, Val. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad it resonated today Jill. Thank you 💛

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  4. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    A deep breath is always good Val and your image fits so perfect ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you so much Irene. Every time I read a comment, I find myself taking a deep breath too. 💛

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  5. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    Ahhhh, thank you, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad it worked for your today Jet 💛

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  6. saraletourneau Avatar
    saraletourneau

    What timing for this piece. I’ve been tense, stressed, and anxious most of this week, and today I’m trying my best to rein it all in so I can relax and focus more on the things within my control than the things I can’t control. This poem (because it feels like a poem to me) is so helpful in relaxing and releasing. I’m following its instructions right now. 🙂

    Thank you, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I’m so gad it worked for you Sara. Keep breathing with ease 💛

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  7. Jewels Avatar
    Jewels

    Deep breath as I read this… ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It works every time! Thank you Julie 🙏

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  8. Barbara Franken Avatar
    Barbara Franken

    Thankyou Val…. much love and balance x barbara x

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      And to you Barbara. Thank you 💕

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  9. Infinite Living Avatar
    Infinite Living

    Your post brought me back to some luxurious breaths, thank you 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I’m glad! Thank you PD 💕

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  10. Minuscule Moments Avatar
    Minuscule Moments

    Oh Val how I love this, it can be used for every challenge in my day, thank you.
    kath

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Every challenge … every day. Thank you Kath 💛

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  11. David Kanigan Avatar
    David Kanigan

    “Notice rigid thinking or tense.” Every day. Intra day. Intra hour.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Noticing in that moment and taking a deep releasing breath becomes the practice …. Noticing and doing nothing is nothing. 💕

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  12. vanbytheriver Avatar
    vanbytheriver

    Deep breaths…something I tell myself (and others) all the time. Thanks, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks for the comment Van. Breathe easy 💛

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  13. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Love the image and message 🙏🏻💚

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Karen 💕

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  14. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Wise words!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Eliza 💛

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  15. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Excellent reminders Val, oh and I meant to say love your new logo photo too.. Great image to go with your post too 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you dear Sue 💛 The head shot is with a powerful sculpture in the Boboli Gardens in Florence.

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        Its perfect.. 🙂

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  16. Ann Coleman Avatar
    Ann Coleman

    Good advice! I have to remind myself to unclench my jaw many, many times! And you know what? It helps!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It sure does. Thank you for stopping by Ann 💛

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  17. uniquemind2017 Avatar
    uniquemind2017

    Love this.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 💛

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  18. Shiva Malekopmath Avatar
    Shiva Malekopmath

    That’s nice Val, I do take that long breath every time I remember. Yes it does gives a refreshing feeling, rather energizes the whole body.
    Thanks for this.
    Shiva

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you enjoyed it Shiva. Keep breathing with ease 💛

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  19. Aquileana Avatar
    Aquileana

    Nourishing and restoring are certainly key elements to find balance… I find that some inner work, even if it entails certain “isolation” might help me a lot!… Excellent poem, dear Val… Have a beautiful weekend. Sending love! 😀 😉

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Aquileana for your kind words and sharing. May the week ahead be a peaceful one 💛

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  20. jademarie18 Avatar
    jademarie18

    Lately, I have come across some tough obstacles in my life. Taking a deep breath and not just going right at it has been very difficult. I believe that the deep breath in situations is very important. It really calms you down and restarts your mind so you can start over and figure out a way to handle what is going on.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Keep bringing yourself back to the breath and the present moment…. the emotions will move as all energy does. You are doing such good work for yourself Jade Marie 💛

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  21. Ben Aqiba Avatar
    Ben Aqiba

    Wonderful tips . Thank you

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    Anonymous

    This is a beautiful tip, definitely would like to incorporate more meditation into my life practice.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Good for you 💕

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  23. intrinsic903 Avatar
    intrinsic903

    Beautifully written!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 🙏

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