Find Your Middle Ground

Just When you Think You’ve Got it

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“Forests Edge” Photo by Mike Bizeau at http://www.naturehasnoboss.com

Many of us continue our path into 2019. We are on a journey of curiosity, inner exploration, trying on new ideas, committing to better behaviors, taking care of ourselves … and taking time out to nourish mind, body and spirit.

We see ahead clearly and then something comes along to bring doubt, temptation, discomfort or rejection.

So soon… Really?

The most significant lessons are unexpected. And they often come along just when we were hoping or counting on something else.

Let them be wake up calls rather than obstacles in your mind.

Be alert. Wake up.

The class of your life is in session.

Take time to pause and reflect on the real lesson waiting to be seen.

 

p.s. My thanks to Mike Bizeau for the permission to share this image.

 

25 responses to “Just When you Think You’ve Got it”

  1. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    The class of my life may be in session . . . but I’ve decided to take the semester off! 😀

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Sounds like a plan❣️❣️

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  2. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Is it time for recess?

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    1. nrhatch Avatar
      nrhatch

      Oh, wait! A snow day!

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      1. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
        Jill Weatherholt

        Yeah baby! 🙂

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  3. sloppy buddhist Avatar
    sloppy buddhist

    ☺️ indeed staying awake 👍

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Hedy 💕

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  4. ksbeth Avatar
    ksbeth

    such a good way to look at things

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Beth 💛

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  5. Sunny Avatar
    Sunny

    Reblogged this on Shielagh and commented:
    Good morning! Let us wake up and remember today is another important opportunity to practice mindfulness and gratitude, patience and courage. Less reactivity and more humility. Val Boyko reminds us we’re still on our path. Namasté 🙏 Shielagh

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  6. Carrie Cannady Avatar
    Carrie Cannady

    Great reminder, Val. Listening to Eckhart Tolle yesterday, I was reminded of the importance of not resisting what is happening now…lest you make it worse and fine the way out to be somewhat elusive. This post is a very nice addition! Thank you!🙏🏻

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad it resonated with you Carrie 💕

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  7. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    “The class of your life is in session.” I love that. Better pay attention!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Smiling … thank you Diana 💕

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  8. Jewels Avatar
    Jewels

    “The most significant lessons are unexpected. And they often come along just when we were hoping or counting on something else” is so relevant to me right now, thank you for sharing, Val. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Be with it Julie. Let life expand for you 💕

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  9. Karen Lang Avatar
    Karen Lang

    From what I can feel and have been told by spiritual teachers, the energy coming through for 2019 is not waiting for those who are procrastinating. It’s coming in fast and furious and it’s time to step up in courage. Great post to remind us Val 🙏🏻

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Step up in courage … yes! Thank you Karen 💕

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  10. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Wise advice Val about them being wake up calls to manoeuvre over and around learning as we do so the skills to navigate our roads. No road is ever straight, they all have their ups and downs and curves.
    But learning to see what each bend teaches, shows us how rich our journey along our life’s travels has shown us.
    Just think if all we had was a straight road, with no surprises along the way, how bored we would soon be. 🙂 lol
    Much love my friend.. Take care of you. ❤

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  11. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    while i enjoy the fair
    weather outings,
    i hope to be prepared
    for the bumpy road!
    may we all have
    adequate suspension 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Let our breath and awareness suspend us and bring us forward on our road. 💕

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  12. SurjotKaur Avatar
    SurjotKaur

    I am not ditching when “the class of my life is in session.” Beautiful wisdom. I bow. Many blessings to you!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I bow to your kindness and presence 💛

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  13. Vicki L Flaherty Avatar
    Vicki L Flaherty

    Wake up calls, not obstacles. Thanks to you, I’m learning in this class, Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Glad it resonated Vicki. Thank you 💛

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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.”

Find Your Middle Ground blog started to explore, reflect, ask deep questions, share insights about awakening, and connect with wonderful people like yourself. Thank you for being here and being such an inspiration.

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