Find Your Middle Ground

Inner Spaciousness

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“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

~ Viktor E. Frankl

The pause between our reaction to an external stimuli and how we choose to respond is essential in our evolution as human beings. Otherwise we react instinctively from our animal brain.

Space allows us to be open to choose our response

Gives the time for deep full breaths with long exhales.

There is more here than clearing the mind

Being present to our inner state

Reduces clutter and brings clarity.

Space allows for expansion

Learning to be observers without judgment.

In this space our life energy flows through our being

Mind, body and spirit connect

Drawn to the light of inner freedom

Namaste

 

20 responses to “Inner Spaciousness”

  1. esoterica Avatar
    esoterica

    Beautiful. Thank you for this. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad you enjoyed it esoterica 💛

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  2. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Focusing on that space makes ALL the difference!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So true Nancy. Thank you❣️

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  3. shamanism1 Avatar
    shamanism1

    Beautiful light filled space Val 💚💕

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yes🌟 thank you Karen 💛

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  4. cindy knoke Avatar
    cindy knoke

    Wonderful Val!

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      Val Boyko

      Thank you dear Cindy 💕

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  5. private i Avatar
    private i

    time & space can solve many things.

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  6. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    Another great article, Val! It reminds me that of all the things we can learn best from our beloved dogs it is the ability to stay in the present!

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  7. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Love this…and the photograph, too!

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  8. Marty Avatar
    Marty

    The pause between our reaction to an external stimuli begins with our awareness of the pauses after the inhale and exhale.

    We train the mind through the breath.

    Music without spaces or pauses between the notes is noise. The breath needs the pauses to flow and work properly

    Our mindfulness practice creates the separation from thought and immediate reaction.

    It is a learned skill

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  9. Bela Johnson Avatar
    Bela Johnson

    Space is the way through the collective insanity, I think. ❤

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  10. Infinite Living Avatar
    Infinite Living

    That space is indeed precious. Loved reading every way you describe it’s magical effects.

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  11. Betty Hayes Albright Avatar
    Betty Hayes Albright

    Namaste ❤️

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  12. Debra Avatar
    Debra

    Your words and reminders simply make me feel peaceful! I get it…don’t always do it, but I GET it! LOL! Have a wonderful week, Val. I’m supposing that you will. 🙂

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  13. allysoally Avatar
    allysoally

    Thank you for sharing this, Val! xxxx

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  14. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    Beautiful and very timely reflection for me. Thank you, Val ❤

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  15. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Beautiful Val and thank you for this reminder ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks you dear Irene 💛

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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.”

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