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Without testing life
We cannot prove anything.
Reach to new limits
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Live beyond the knowing
Wonder at the unveiling.
Break free from within.
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Take time for stillness
Seek balance in Yin with Yang.
Find your Middle Ground
These words came to me today as I realized that much of our lives are played out in what is known and the expectations of those around us.
How can we live beyond the knowing? By stepping out of our comfort zone and trusting that there are new limits to explore. To embrace the wonder beyond the knowing.
It doesn’t begin with more activity, the setting of goals and targets. These are the Yang aspects of life. It begins with setting aside time to be in stillness. To be with our thoughts and discovering the deeper, hidden parts of our being. This is where Yin resides.
In Yin we find the place beyond thought. The knowing that is within us all, that wants to break free.
Namaste
Right now, today, these are words I needed to hear! Thank you 🙂
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Without testing of life how will we know what we are capable of?
Some of the most tested lives throughout history change mankind drastically.
Having hardship is not suffering
Look at Mandela, Mother Theresa and Lincoln
In the face of adversity they did miraculous things
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Rites and rituals
May obscure the essential
Spirit waits within
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Spot on Val… I think we all need that sacred space to set aside to just BE Still for a while..
Loved your Haiku verses Val…
sending love and well wishes my friend and also love your new Theme.. ❤
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I woke up today with thoughts of comfort zone and how a positive clarity too sometimes puts us out of our comfort, just because it is unfamiliar space to be in. I love and agree with what you say – to trust and embrace the wonder beyond our knowing. Loved your poem too.
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Thank you PD 💛🙏💛
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Beautiful, Val. This got me through a crazy day today! ❤
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Me too! Thank you Jill 💕
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Stillness, yes. Absolutely. More need of it now more than ever. Aloha, Val. ❤
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Aloha and peace my friend 💕
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❤
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I love the peaceful balance I feel from this, Val. And I like the new look of your blog! Hope you are well 💜
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Double thank you Lorrie 💕
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A lovely meditation on stillness and presence. I love the image you chose to go along with your words.
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Thank you Diana 💛
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Stillness, bliss, presence, and awareness.
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Beautiful Val 🙏🏻💕
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Lovely reminder in this ‘go go’ world, Val, thank you. And your ‘new look’ is wonderful!
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Thanks Lori. Decided it was a time for change …and bigger font for the older readers … and me. 😉
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Yes! ❤
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Thank you Eliza 💕
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connecting
insight, Val 🙂
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Appreciating your words. Thanks you David 💛
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Stillness does not come easily in this era of break-neck speed and constant stimulation, and yet, as you say, Val, we make the space for it and it comes. Ahhh, thank you, dear Val.
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Thank you Jet for your calm and kind presence 💛
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Oh, so true. Stillness is more challenging than any action we can take – intellectually or physically. And yet, sitting still, being in the moment, is the most tender sweet spot within us. xo
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Thank you Pam 💕
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Truly beautiful words. Thank you.
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Thank you Markus 🙏
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my pleasure,Danke schön
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The image had me hooked, Val! 🙂 🙂 I managed to find stillness this afternoon.
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