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Mindful Travel

I am enjoying reacquainting myself with John O’Donohue’s wisdom. Enjoy this re-post 💛

Mindful travel
The maze to the side of Joggins Fossil Centre. (Sandra Phinney)

May you travel in an awakened way,
Gathered wisely into your inner ground;
That you may not waste the invitations
Which wait along the way to transform you.

May you travel safely, arrive refreshed,
And live your time away to its fullest;
Return home more enriched, and free
To balance the gift of days which call you.

~ John O’Donohue

Whether your journey is over land and sea

Or by way of your inner landscape

May these words lighten the way

And help you to find your middle ground

Bringing new awareness and readiness for whatever comes next

Namaste

Val T Boyko
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43 responses to “Mindful Travel”

  1. socialbridge Avatar
    socialbridge

    Hi Val, lovely to see John O’Donohue bringing a taste of Ireland to your blog. What a poet!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I love him too Jean. He has so much soul in his poetry. 💛

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      1. socialbridge Avatar
        socialbridge

        Absolutely! It’s strange but he seems to be more popular abroad than here in Ireland where there isn’t ever very much about his work.

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  2. mimijk Avatar
    mimijk

    Namaste, Val…💕

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Namaste Mimi.
      🙏 💛

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  3. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Enjoy the holidays, Val ~ hope they are merry & bright!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Nancy. We have all the food ready to go … a cooking, toasting and roasting celebration this year 💛

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  4. David Kanigan Avatar
    David Kanigan

    Happy Holidays Val

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Dave! I am not traveling until January 1st., but so many peeps are embarking on their trips to see loved ones, or reflecting on this time if there are apart from them.
      It feels good to be here and ready for Christmas, just the 2 of us.
      Wishing you a joyful and loving time over the Holidays 💕

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    lorriebowden

    Beautiful, Val. I love the art of you!! Is it a painting…photo…did you do it? So, so many questions.. 😉
    Sweet blessings ♡

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It’s a photo that has been changed using a watercolor app called Waterlogue. It changes photos into paintings. 😎 glad you enjoyed it!

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        lorriebowden

        🙂 Thanks Val..it’s a great photo of you! Merry Christmas Eve! ♡

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  6. derrickjknight Avatar
    derrickjknight

    I’m going nowhere 🙂 But good post for those who are

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Derrick 💛
      p.s. I think you have already arrived 😉

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        derrickjknight

        🙂

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  7. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Enjoy your Christmas Val. Happy Holidays, no matter where you go ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Irene! We are here for now. I travel to Scotland on January 1st for some family time.
      Merry Christmas to you and yours 🌟🎄💛

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        IreneDesign2011

        Thank you Val ❤

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  8. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Merry Christmas, Val! Thank you for all of your words that have enlightened us over the past year. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your bright and inspiring presence Jill. Keep wearing that yellow 💛
      Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄🌟🎉

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        Jill Weatherholt

        ❤

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          Thank you for being here Jill 💕

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    Enlightenment Angels

    Reblogged this on ENLIGHTENMENT ANGELS.

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  10. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    I love reading John O’Donohue. Thanks for sharing so many of his beautiful words. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad Diana 💛

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    mynewsdrive

    Thanks for sharing, Val.
    Namaste 🙂

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  13. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Wonderful words which to travel by Val.. and that maze, looks A-maze-ing.. 🙂
    Have a Peaceful weekend Val.. LOVE and Blessings 🙂 ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Sue! Enjoy your weekend 💕

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        Sue Dreamwalker

        ❤ ❤

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    Marsa Alam Desert Retreat

    Amazing picture, would love to create a maze at our retreat, this gives me the inspiration to start one. Thanks for sharing Val. 🤗

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Happy to share the inspiration with you 💛

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  15. Finding Ethnosphere Avatar
    Finding Ethnosphere

    great post!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you ☺️

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    Chow Bella Travels

    Love it!!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 💛

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      Val Boyko

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  19. Saloni Avatar
    Saloni

    Wow! Beautifully put up! 🙂

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  20. The Agape Co. Avatar
    The Agape Co.

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  21. Robert Vowler Avatar
    Robert Vowler

    Absolutely beautiful. Well done. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your kind words Robert 💛

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