Find Your Middle Ground

Haiku – stillness

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 seed sprouts after rain
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Find your Middle Ground
Let the seed found in stillness
bring peace to the earth.
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Find your Middle Ground is about stepping away from stressful days and anxious minds, and taking time to pause.

When we are mindful of the present moment and simply allow it to be, we open a door to our natural state of being – accepting, loving, peaceful, kind and content. Most of us are so distracted and moving so fast that we get caught up in the world of “doing” or worrying about what we should be doing next.
Too much doing and thinking disconnects us from our sense of “being”and who we really are.

I write about finding this place of connection, contentment and peace in the highs and lows of life. I call it our Middle Ground.

Namaste

31 responses to “Haiku – stillness”

  1. jmgoyder Avatar
    jmgoyder

    I have learned so much from you, Val – thank you! I sometimes just read without ‘liking’ or commenting. Sorry about that but I do read

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Aahh thank you Julie. I love having you as a reader, with or without comments. 💕

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  2. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Here’s to the stillness of pure awareness.
    Listen.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yes indeed. I will meet you there, Nancy 💕

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  3. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    You teach us so much…thank you, Val. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Aahh… thank you Jill 💛 I’m just passing on the wisdom from the sages 🙏

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  4. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Being is a wonderful place to be in, Val ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Just so Irene. May we keep reminding oursleves and finding ourselves there 💛

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      1. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
        IreneDesign2011

        Yes, I agree ❤

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  5. neilsonanita Avatar
    neilsonanita

    Namaste Val. Ah I love the inner stillness don’t you!! Anita have a peaceful Sunday.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Anita. A wet and dreary Sunday is the perfect day to go inwards ❣️
      (Watch out … the rain is heading your way)

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  6. Jewels Avatar
    Jewels

    Ah, yes… ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Aahhh I’m with you Julie 💕

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  7. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    Val, should have thought of the following earlier. That is that a week ago I signed up to Headspace, see https://www.headspace.com, that offers meditation ‘resources’ online.

    Was wondering if you or any of your readers had any experiences of Headspace and, if so, if they would be willing to share them?

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Hi Paul, Headspace is well renowned and offers a variety of methods for “training” the brain in mindfulness and meditation. Its easy to get engaged with it and keep it up … that the beauty of using an app rather than going to a Meditation Center with tend to follow one methodology … and requires driving to get there! Good luck with it 😌

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      1. Paul Handover Avatar
        Paul Handover

        Val, thank you. That’s helpful. Must say that so far, as in Day 4, I’m finding it good. I choose to make it the last thing I listen to before turning out the light at night. I’ll stay with it! Once again, thank you!

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          Yes – make it part of your daily routine Paul. Its a great way to settle the mind before bed.

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  8. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    And I meant to click the notify me of new comments box!!

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  9. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Beautiful haiku, Val. Have a lovely Sunday. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Diana 🧘 (Just noticed this wee yoga icon)

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  10. Barbara Franken Avatar
    Barbara Franken

    So nice to connect and be with you all in this stillness Val, Thankyou x much love barbara x

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Barbara. 💛 Its a sweet place to be that’s for sure. 🌱

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  11. BlissfullyGrateful Avatar
    BlissfullyGrateful

    What a beautiful post ❤️

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I’m grateful for your comment 💕 Thank you.

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  12. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    That picture alone spoke to me very powerfully. And your wonderful haiku expressed “the essence” so beautifully ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Helen. There is a delicacy to this photo, yet it shines with such strength and potential that comes from a tiny seed in stillness. 💕

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  13. debiriley Avatar
    debiriley

    oh my! …. we open a door
    I loved this post! and that you used the word, Content.
    That was especially, important I believe. Happiness is or can be a superficial thing perhaps. But, to be ‘contented’ ahhh, that is the loveliest of goals! and you told us how, too. it is in that moment of just ‘being.’ Thank you for this post! 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I love that you get this. Thank you Debi 💕

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      1. debiriley Avatar
        debiriley

        Hi Val; yes I do, and I’m certain, there is so much more to get, as well.

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  14. AmyRose🌹 Avatar
    AmyRose🌹

    Gorgeous picture, Val. I could not take my eyes from off of it!! Fantastic capture! Your words as always are a reminder for me on how to be. Thank you!! Namaste. 🙏🏼

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Amy. The photo isn’t mine, but one I found some time ago. Alas, I don’t know who to attribute it to.

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● 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.

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