Find Your Middle Ground

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Haiku – shallow world

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Take time for deep breaths
Leave the shallow world behind
Find your Middle Ground

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Finding your Middle Ground is about taking time to pause and step away from this overactive, overstimulated and overwhelming age we live in.

The more we are caught up with the pull of our smartphones and media updates, the more difficult it is to step away.

Bringing awareness to our breathing is a simple way to connect to our bodies and allow our minds to disconnect and slow down.

Now is always a good time to breathe more deeply.

… and turn your phone off.

Let this be a positive step towards finding peace within.

 

 

Val T Boyko
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38 responses to “Haiku – shallow world”

  1. Lakota Grace Avatar
    Lakota Grace

    So very true. Add Alexa and all of her helpers to the mix!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Smiling … and cringing in the realization. Thank you LG 🙏

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  2. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Wonderful idea! I’m so tired of seeing people with their faces glued to their phones.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      That’s one balanced and outside. perspective Jill ❣️Can you imagine what the user is going through without insight or realization? I think that’s where we must dig into, rather than being attached to our own perspectives and beliefs. How can we support others to open their minds and pay attention in a new way …. Thank you for bringing this into the conversation my friend 🙏

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  3. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Welcome back! Are Italians as enamored with their smart phones as Americans?

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      They seem to be when hanging about. But when it comes to eating, most seem to put them aside, at least for a while. Coming back to relationships and feeling connected to an other person is so much a par5 of their culture. May it continue for more generations in this evolving age 💛

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  4. shamanism1 Avatar
    shamanism1

    Breathing deeply! Thank you Val. 💕💚

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Together. We breathe. And connect to that deeper part of ourselves. And beyond.
      Thank you Karen for being in this place of understanding and opening 💛

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      1. shamanism1 Avatar
        shamanism1

        😘💕

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  5. jwvpk Avatar
    jwvpk

    Thanks, good reminder for a mostly sunny Sunday morning!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 💛

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  6. Dan Antion Avatar
    Dan Antion

    The days that I’ve been working on my garage, I barely look at my phone. I snap a few pictures, as I go, but I don’t check my mail or messages. The world hasn’t ended.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Smiling … so true, Dan 💕

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  7. Jennifer Kelland Perry Avatar
    Jennifer Kelland Perry

    Great advice!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jennifer 💛

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  8. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Phones are alluring, but still I don’t have one. How do I manage? Pretty well!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Good for you Eliza❣️

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  9. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Amen to all of that Val… ❤ ❤ Wishing you well my friend

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Sue💛 Its taking a while to get back into the swing… but I’m sure inspiration is just around the corner 😉

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        ❤ Sometimes Like myself at the moment Val, I am just content to BE in my own silent zone right now.. Each time I sit to write I delete what I have written.. Today I sit again and see what will transpire.. 🙂 Much love returned.. ❤

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  10. Ali Grimshaw Avatar
    Ali Grimshaw

    It is magical what a deep breath can do. Thank you.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for breathing along with me Ali 💛

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  11. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    This is always a timely reminder, Val! I am so sad to see (especially young) people completely absorbed in their smartphones even when they have an opportunity to have in-person interactions.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Helen 💛 As an onlooker, people seem so distracted, but they may be intensely connecting elsewhere in a positive way. I walked into a room today and the 3 people were all texting and absorbed in their phones. Turns out they were having a break to catch up on emails and messages rather than going back to their computers.
      It’s a whole new technological culture, that we all need to be aware of and use to support each other.

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  12. ladyfi Avatar
    ladyfi

    This is becoming more and more necessary in our always-connected world.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yes indeed. Thanks Fiona for sharing this insight.

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  13. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    I finally had to turn off the tv, Val. It was ruining my day, every day. Breathing in the peace now. Lovely poem and wise advice. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      What’s a tv?
      Chuckling along with you ❣️

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      1. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
        D. Wallace Peach

        Lol 🙂

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  14. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    I like this line: Now is always a good time to breathe more deeply. Thank you, Val, for this breath of fresh air.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jet for the kind comment that makes me smile 💛

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  15. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Let us all breath deeply Val ❤
    About the mobiles, I see this as a challenge all over. It is possible as a parent to show our kids and young people, when to use the mobile and not. It is our duty, as I view this. They do, as we do.
    Enjoy your breathing ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Irene for your supportive and insightful comment❣️We must be models for the generations to come!

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  16. roughwighting Avatar
    roughwighting

    The shallow world seems so ….SHALLOW lately. Breathing and sitting in the yogic position make me feel more centered and deep, you know? Thanks for the reminder. Breathing in. Breathing out.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Pam. This is so helpful in supporting others on their journey 🙏

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  17. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    I couldn’t agree with you more Val… Deep breathing, fresh air, and mindfulness thinking, all helps us to step out of our shallowness.. 🙂
    Love and Hugs..

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  18. AmyRose🌹 Avatar
    AmyRose🌹

    OH I could not agree with you more, Val. Hubby no longer even turns his cell on. I do just for texts from close family/friends and to help me with WP. As for breathing …. shallow breathing leads to increased stress and at times due to responsibilities I have to remind myself to breathe. Much Love to you!! 💞

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Amy 💛

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