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Be Gentle with Yourself

For today and every day.

“Be gentle with yourself. Be kind to yourself. You may not be perfect, but you are all you’ve got to work with. The process of becoming who you will be, begins first with the total acceptance of who you are.”

~ Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

Legs up the wall

It only takes ten minutes to feel nurtured and connected to your self. Try lying with legs up the wall, placing one hand on your belly, and the other on your heart center.

Stay here for a while. Let the breath be slow and nourishing. Allow the body, breath and gravity to bring the mind towards peace and acceptance.

Namaste

Val T Boyko
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40 responses to “Be Gentle with Yourself”

  1. allysoally Avatar
    allysoally

    Thank you Val…This was written just for me! 😉

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I wrote it for me too. 😉 So glad it hit the spot for you today Ally 💕

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      1. allysoally Avatar
        allysoally

        It definitely did and I’m trying to put it into practice. 🙂

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  2. AmyRose🌹 Avatar
    AmyRose🌹

    Thank you, Val. I’ve been learning this Lesson lately … to be gentle with myself. Bless you! 💝

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I’m glad it resonated Amy. Take good care of YOU 💕

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  3. elenaglife Avatar
    elenaglife

    What a wonderful reminder. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Elena. Take it easy 💛

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  4. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Beautiful reminder, Val. ❤ Thank you!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jill 💛

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  5. Jane Sturgeon Avatar
    Jane Sturgeon

    Divine timing, thanks Val. Xx ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Ah yes .. so glad it resonated Jane. 💛

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  6. Kate @ Did That Just Happen? Avatar
    Kate @ Did That Just Happen?

    I love legs up the wall – sometimes, if I do nothing else, I’ll do legs up the wall. So nourishing, and good for us!

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  7. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    Oh so lovely, Val, thank you.

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  8. BlissfullyGrateful Avatar
    BlissfullyGrateful

    I have been actually doing this before going to bed for the past two weeks. We should definitely time to give ourselves some love ❤️ Thank you for sharing x

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      What a lovely practice before bedtime. Thank you for sharing 💛

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  9. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Peace. Love. Gratitude. Acceptance. ~> Aah . . . That’s Better!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Joining you in this refrain. Thank you Nancy 💛

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  10. sloppy buddhist Avatar
    sloppy buddhist

    have a calm and joyous day Val ~ sending all goo things ☺️💫

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Hedy. You too 🌟🙏🌟

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  11. esoterica Avatar
    esoterica

    Thank you for this, so lovely and timely. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad it felt right for you today e. 💛

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  12. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    makes my wall
    happy, too 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Smiling … yes I can see that 💕

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  13. Infinite Living Avatar
    Infinite Living

    Ah the best way to be 🙂 Legs up the wall and nourishing breaths!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you PD for being here today. Nourishing breaths together 💕

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      1. Infinite Living Avatar
        Infinite Living

        My pleasure. Nourishing breaths 🙂

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  14. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Beautiful self-nurturing practice Val 💚🌈

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Karen 🙏😊

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  15. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Ahhh, yes! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you joined me Eliza 💛

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  16. insearchofitall Avatar
    insearchofitall

    Very timely. Have a note on my fridge that says ‘be kind to yourself’. I can see it there all too often. 😉

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It’s all to easy to forget. Thank you Marlene 💕

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  17. Live & Learn Avatar
    Live & Learn

    Yes. Thanks Val.

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  18. weekendtherapy Avatar
    weekendtherapy

    Beautiful self care!

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  19. Debra Avatar
    Debra

    That’s an incredibly helpful quote! I think self-care is more important every day. I need to remember “I’m all I’ve got to work with!” i love that thought. 🙂

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  20. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Val you always make me feel nurtured and loved when ever I visit here dear friend.. Taking time to nurture Self so very important.. And I have been doing more and more of that lately..
    Love and Blessings ❤

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  22. Indira Avatar
    Indira

    It applies to all of us. Thanks for writing such an inspiring and nurturing post, dear.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you, India 💛

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  23. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    Written for me too, Val ❤

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