A New Year of Peace

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I love this post of images and reflections from Jet and Athena. What a wonderful way to step forward into the New Year.
Enjoy!

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Ulysses Butterfly, Australia

On this holiday, one that is shared across the globe, here are a few of earthโ€™s wild and worldly inhabitants to remind us how to find peace.

Enjoy the gifts of food

Purple Finch, California, USA

and water, and help those who do not have it.

Zebra, Zambia, Africa

Take in the glories of nature wherever it appears.

Strawberry Poison Dart Frog, Costa Rica, Central America

Practice courage and perseverance,

Lioness and African Buffalo, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, Africa

and navigate the dark.

Northern Potoo, Mexico

Paddle through adversity.

Domestic cattle, Belize, Central America

Take time to relax.

Basilisk Lizard, Belize, Central America

Find whimsy

Hippopotamus, Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa

and be flexible.

Spectacled Flying Fox Bat, Australia

May each day begin with song

Common Yellowthroat, Horicon Marsh, Wisconsin, USA

and dance,

Blue-footed Boobies, Galapagos Isl., South America

with times when you shine

Galapagos Sea Lion, Galapagos Islโ€ฆ

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26 responses to “A New Year of Peace”

  1. Thanks, Val, for the lovely introduction to a blog I was unaware of . . . and now am following. Happy new year.

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    1. Enjoy it Donna. Jet takes us into some wonderful insightful places of nature and humankind!

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  2. WHAT a wonderful world indeed..May your blessings be abundant throughout your New Year…May Love illuminate!!! Namaste’ Val and thank you for another amazing year of uplifting reminders and glories…

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    1. Thank you so much Deb! And thank you for shining a light and opening our minds to the infinite ๐Ÿ™
      Happy New Year and New Beginnings when it is time ๐Ÿ’•

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  3. Thanks so much for introducing me to Jet and Athena, Val. The photos are stunning! I’ll definitely check out their blog.

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    1. Great! Thank you Jill ๐Ÿ’›

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  4. Beautiful photographs and with apt titles too!

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    1. Agreed. Jet Eliot’s site is wonderful!
      Please check it out.

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    1. I’m with you on that Derrick!

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  5. What wonderful reminders from Nature to bring into our world.
    Thanks for sharing, Val.

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    1. Glad you enjoyed it Vicki!

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  6. Aah . . . the art of whimsy!

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    1. Lighthearted moments are good for the soul ๐Ÿ’›

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  7. Aw I love this! โค

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  8. Wonderful photos and playful reminders. Thanks Val. Happ New Year!

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    1. Thank you Brad. Happy New Yearโฃ๏ธ

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  9. I am tingling with joy at the warm response of you and your readers to the post, Val. Thanks so much for your kindness and support. Happy new year to you, my friend–

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    1. I am so glad. Happy New Year Jet ๐ŸŽ‰

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  10. Congratulations, dear Val. This was a truly special blog post to re-blog. There were fantastic photos and sense of wonder and humor, as well as sharing water and food with others reminder.
    Have a happy New Year! ๐ŸŒˆ

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    1. Thank you for your kind words Robin. Happy New Year to you ๐ŸŽˆ

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      1. You’re so welcome as I really wish I could spend more time here, “peace” and “om” radiate from so much of your writings, Val. ๐Ÿ•Š

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โ— About Me

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.