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Letting Go

time to let go

Fall is the season for letting go. Shedding and releasing things that we no longer need. In doing so, its important to accept that there may be a sense of loss and sadness at this time of year. We are emotional beings after all.

This also makes it a time for self compassion, nurturing and kindness.

Yet letting go is a part of our lives…
It happens every day in our breathing and falling asleep.
It happens when we let go of our children and allow them to be independent adults.
It happens when we end relationships or jobs that no longer serve us.
It happens when we accept that we are not perfect human beings after all.

Life is a journey of letting go, to create space, to restore our balance and to discover what really matters.

Letting go is part of the natural rhythm of life.

Without letting go, we cannot be free.

Namaste

 

Val T Boyko
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54 responses to “Letting Go”

  1. thebookofjess7504 Avatar
    thebookofjess7504

    This is a very inspirational post! Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jess. So glad it landed well with you 💛

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      1. thebookofjess7504 Avatar
        thebookofjess7504

        🙂

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  2. vagrantthoughtsofmine Avatar
    vagrantthoughtsofmine

    Wonderfully written!!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 🙏

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  3. ksbeth Avatar
    ksbeth

    I’m working on this )

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    1. utesmile Avatar
      utesmile

      Me too!

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  4. “Letting Go” — A Short Meditation on Autumn, reblogged from Find Your Middle Ground | WordVerseUniverse

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  5. Dan Antion Avatar
    Dan Antion

    Approaching retirement (in a year), I’m loosening my grip on things.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Don and I are now retired … although I continue to “work” as a yoga teacher and mentor. We both have found our balance. He enjoys updates on the news, sports and other hobbies. Taking care of the dogs and running errands, and thinking about and preparing for dinner. Meantime I go out and get paid for something I love to do.
      Loosen, reflect and find the best mix for you both 💛

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  6. Ann Koplow Avatar
    Ann Koplow

    I still need your blog! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Some things we need. 💛 thank you Ann 💕

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      1. Ann Koplow Avatar
        Ann Koplow

        ❤ ❤

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  7. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Let go and just be. 😀

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      …. And breathe …. I’m with you Nancy 💕

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  8. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    Every message you share seems to be spot-on for me, Val. Thank you for today’s reminder of letting go, and in such an easy tone that it is clear you know how to let go and have much to share in this process. Warmest thanks.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jet. I’m working it right along with you you know 💛🙏💛

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  9. marandarussell Avatar
    marandarussell

    My biggest difficulty is in letting go of things I collect. Maybe it is my autism, but I have always been a collector of things, but those hobbies take up so much space!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Hhmmm … collecting the best of things always requires we make more space 💛

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  10. rikkisky Avatar
    rikkisky

    Just the reminder I needed today

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Rikki 💛 The worthwhile lessons are always worth repeating …. over and over 😍

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  11. Jewels Avatar
    Jewels

    Beautifully said, Val. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Julie 💕

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  12. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Great reminder Val ❤
    In the evening, I try to let the day go to be ready for tomorrow. Not always easy, but good exercise.
    You are right, we need to everything go. We are born alone and most often, we will also leave this world alone and we can't bring anything else than our soul.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      …. and when we connect with our soul, may we realize we have never been really alone in this world. Or will be in the next. Thank you Irene 💛

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        IreneDesign2011

        I agree and thank you too, Val ❤

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  13. shamanism1 Avatar
    shamanism1

    Beautiful Val

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Beautiful you. Thank you 🙏☀️

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  14. pyonchek Avatar
    pyonchek

    Often, when I read your words, they hit “Home” with me so directly. As a yoga teacher, I then pass your wise words along to my students – recognizing you as the author. Thank you, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for sharing with your students pyonchek ❤️

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  15. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Thanks for this wisdom, Val. Autumn transitioning, letting go of summer, is perennially a challenge for me. Even though I know better, I still resist the coming cold. Sigh.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Joining you in a big sigh Eliza. There’s surely an opportunity to be with this transition… and what it stirs in our thinking 💛

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      1. Eliza Waters Avatar
        Eliza Waters

        ❤

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  16. derrickjknight Avatar
    derrickjknight

    Beautifully expressed, Val

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Derrick 💛

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  17. yogibanker Avatar
    yogibanker

    Nice words Val. Thanks for the reminder about the autumn being the month of letting go. I feel like that in a lot of ways. 🙏

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Feel it and live it. Many thanks for your comment 💛

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  18. Val Boyko Avatar
    Val Boyko

    Thank you Cherry. May each exhale bring a little more release 💛

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  19. Bela Johnson Avatar
    Bela Johnson

    “To create space.” Exactly. Aloha, Val! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Aloha dear Bela 💕

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  20. Life is the best coach Avatar
    Life is the best coach

    How to let go painful memories?

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Letting go of thoughts that no longer serve us isn’t easy. Finding our middle ground and being present with our breath and sensations really helps remind us that the past is past…. and the next moment is always evolving.

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  21. naturerestoresme Avatar
    naturerestoresme

    thanks for the inspiration! and this beautiful fall picture.

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  22. G3 Avatar
    G3

    Thank you, wonderfully said! I needed this reminder today. I recently drew up a quick water color painting of fall colors and the same line came to my mind.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Water color is such a wonderful medium for experimenting and experiencing letting go 💕

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  23. Ann Coleman Avatar
    Ann Coleman

    I liked the way you tied the seasons into our personal lives. And it is so true, letting go is just a natural part of life, and sometimes even a good thing.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ann for your kind comment 💛

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  24. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    Lots of wisdom here,Val. Letting go is not easy, but as you say, it’s necessary. 💝

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Helen 💕

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  25. Piyush Choudhary Avatar
    Piyush Choudhary

    This is absolute words of wisdom. Great great words. I can relate this with my life.
    Also, I have uploaded a new post on “Letting things Go and three ways to do it.” Here’s the link: http://thesoultalks10.com/letting-things-go-three-ways-to-do-it/
    Would be glad to know your views.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Piyush 🙏

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      1. Piyush Choudhary Avatar
        Piyush Choudhary

        Pleasure!

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  26. Swati Avatar
    Swati

    Val you have expressed it so well. Decluttering is what we all are looking for. Loved reading it

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  27. lorriebowden Avatar
    lorriebowden

    Hi Val! I never really thought about this being the sadness I feel at this time of year…but it makes perfect sense! I think of the trees who let go of their leaves…gray sticks have always made me sad…and yet come spring tiny buds sprout and the cycle of life continues!
    Sending you wishes of love and gratitude on this Thanksgiving day 💜

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