Growth and Happiness

We all want to grow and become something ….. it seems to be a part of being human. Yet, what is that all about?

Some of us want to be successful in the eyes of others.
Others keep looking for the perfect partner, house, career, experience etc.

Some of us have a need to assert who we are and let go of the constraints of the past.
Others are drawn to acknowledge and appreciate all that has been, and the people who have supported them to where they are today.

Most of us want to be happy, but are bemused and confused at how elusive happiness can be.

I don’t have the answers, but what I do know is this. When we shift from looking for happiness outside of ourselves and start to question who we are, and what we have taken for granted, we are actually opening up a part of ourselves that has been hidden.

This part within us is yearning to be noticed. To be heard.
It may not be ready to be heard by our parents, siblings, partners or colleagues, but we must listen to it.

Honor and love this part of you.
This is who you truly are.
Let it flourish and grow.

25 responses to “Growth and Happiness”

  1. I love tapping into my essential self ~ the part the doesn’t think, the part that is never angry, scared or sad, the part that bubbles with bliss!

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    1. Smiling … let the good vibrations continue ๐Ÿ’›

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  2. I honor and love who you truly are, Val. โค

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    1. Thank you for touching my heart Ann ๐Ÿ’•

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  3. Going through life with the attitude of “I’ll be happy when…” will never bring happiness. Great piece, Val! โค

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    1. Thank you, Jill ๐Ÿ’›

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    Beautiful๐ŸŒŸThank U!

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    1. ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’›

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  5. A lovely empowering message, Val. Thank you.

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    1. Thank you Diana ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’›

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  6. To do this….. to just do this.

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    1. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  7. The answers lie within us…it always has. Beautiful.

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    1. Thank you ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’›

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  8. “This part within us is yearning to be noticed. To be heard.” Loved this line! A very well written article!

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    1. Thank you gauriwalecha ๐Ÿ’›

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      1. My pleasure!๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Thank you Derrick ๐Ÿ’›

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  9. Thank you for the encouragement, Val. I have learned at least this much–I have to tap into my own peace and looking for it elsewhere is exhausting and comes up empty! I sure do wish I’d understood this when I was younger. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Yes, Val…our authenticity. It is funny you mention that others may not be ready to hear it…it feels that I have been pushing that voice down due to others. Now, I feel and hear this part of my true self so clearly! Thanks for expressing this truth.
    Many blessings ๐Ÿ’œ

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    1. Looking back, I think so many of us would agree. Authenticity can be a challenging journey when surrounded with strong minded people ๐Ÿ’› thank you Lorrie ๐Ÿ’›

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  11. t_r_a_v_e_l_l_e_r Avatar
    t_r_a_v_e_l_l_e_r

    โคโคโคโคโคโค

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  12. MyInnerStrengths Avatar
    MyInnerStrengths

    Honor and love this part of you.
    This is who you truly are.
    Let it flourish and grow.

    Very well written. I’m saving this ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Let us save it together. Thank you ๐ŸŒธ

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โ— About Me

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.