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No Longer Searching

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Having loved enough and lost enough,
I’m no longer searching
just opening,

no longer trying to make sense of pain
but trying to be a soft and sturdy home
in which real things can land.

These are the irritations that rub into a pearl.*

~ Mark Nepo

 

Beyond searching is opening and acceptance of life and it’s irritations. There is hidden treasure there.

Namaste

 

*Nepo, Mark. The Way Under the Way: The Place of True Meeting (Kindle Locations 1506-1509). Sounds True. Kindle Edition.

27 responses to “No Longer Searching”

  1. frugalinvestor Avatar
    frugalinvestor

    “Having loved enough and lost enough,
    I’m no longer searching
    just opening”
    It is only after having loved truly and lost it all, comes the courage to let it all go and experience love in it’s truest form – unconditional

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Beautifully stated. Thank you for sharing 🙏

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  2. ksbeth Avatar
    ksbeth

    oh, i love this

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Me too. Thanks Beth 💕

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  3. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    It reminded me of this:

    What strikes the oyster shell does not damage the pearl.
    ~ Rumi

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Rumi’s words are within this. I felt it too Nancy. Thank you for sharing 💛

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  4. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Beautiful, Val. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It is. Thank you Jill 💛

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

    What a lovely message!! Thanks for always sharing what touches you, Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Kate. Its always nice to see you here. I hope all is well 💕

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  6. den169 Avatar
    den169

    Posted some of your words from here.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Dennis. The beauty of the pearl is such a good reminder for us all. 💛

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  7. shamanism1 Avatar
    shamanism1

    Beautuful wisdom Val 🌈🙏🏻

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It is. Thank you Karen 💕

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  8. Ann Coleman Avatar
    Ann Coleman

    Very true! Your blog is always full of such wisdom….

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Ann for your kind words and for being here 💛

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  9. idealideas Avatar
    idealideas

    Very motivating.Great work!

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  10. Debra Avatar
    Debra

    Mark Nepo has a permanent place in my life, Val! His words are always a treasure. I’m so glad you shared his wisdom today.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Debra, Treasure is such an apt description 💛

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  11. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Isn’t it wonderful when we finally land in that opening!.. Wishing you well Val… ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad to have landed with you here Sue. Enjoy the last days of summer and the harvest 💕

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  12. Live & Learn Avatar
    Live & Learn

    Love the Nepo passage Val. Thanks.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you Dave 💛

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  13. roughwighting Avatar
    roughwighting

    What a poem! What a sentiment, and one that we should all inhale. THANK YOU for sharing. xo

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you enjoyed it Pam 💛

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  14. allysoally Avatar
    allysoally

    You always seem to say the things I need to hear Val. 🙂

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  15. Skiibainesii Avatar
    Skiibainesii

    Well said, thank you.

    May we all learn and flow from the true love we felt, experienced and which awakened us to our ultimate potential.

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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.”

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