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Why fight against the fading glow of youth?
Why try to freeze a process that can’t be stopped?
You’re clinging too hard, that’s why you’re weary;
your face is lined with tension not with age.

And even if your form has altered a little
even if the surface is a little worn and chaffed
your being is rich and deep
nourished by experience and understanding
and another kind of light is shining from you now:
a full, mellow glow, like autumn sunshine,
that spreads further and touches deeper
than the flashing, dazzling glow of youth.

Why not let that glow shine through
instead of trying to rekindle a faded light?

Change brings decay if you resist it.
But if you accept it and flow with it,
it brings growth and renewal.

~ Steve Taylor, taken from “The Calm Center”

Let us embrace the full mellow glow that touches others deeply and ignites the light of our own Being.

Namaste

39 responses to “The Mellow Glow”

  1. Thank you so much for this, Val. 💛

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  2. Reblogged this on Ramblings From Jewels and commented:
    I love this from Val, today. I rather like the idea of having a “mellow glow, like autumn sunshine” shining from me. 💛

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  3. True words to me Val ☺️ have a beautiful day 💫

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    1. Thank you Hedy 💕

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    1. Thank you Derrick 💛
      P.s. just want to let you know that I can’t access your posts via my iPad and the WordPress app – too many photos to process.
      When I get on to the computer I am able to enjoy them all and can catch up❣️

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      1. I’m sorry about the difficulty, Val, but appreciate your perseverance.

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    1. Thank you FLIXXI 😎

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  4. Beautiful. Just what we need to keep in mind everyday😊

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    1. So glad you appreciated this 🙏

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  5. Beautiful perspective! Thank you for sharing this Val. 🙂

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  6. Yes, to embracing our ‘autumnal glow!’ ❤ 🙂

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    1. Glad you enjoyed this Eliza. Keep Growing and Glowing 💛

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  7. Thank you, Val for sharing these poetic, inspiring words. So grateful to have the opportunity to grow old, an option that so many do not have.

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    1. So true. So true. Thank you Pat for brining it home 💕

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    1. Thank you George 💛

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  8. I’ve not seen this before and find it so comforting and validating. In gratitude for all of my nourishing experience and understanding. Thank you, Val!

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    1. Thank you Vicki for such a lovely comment. 💛

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  9. Embracing it all Val 🙂

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    1. Yes indeed Karen 😊

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  10. “another kind of light is shining from you now.” – What a lovely sentiment. So don’t fight reality. Embrace what you have. This is such an important message. If we cannot value ourselves in our aging bodies how can we expect others too.
    I always appreciate your messages Val. Peace to you.

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    1. Thank you for this wise and kind words Ali. 💕

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  11. Profoundly beautiful thoughts! Universally relevant. Thanks for sharing this poem, had never come across it.

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    1. Thank you balroop 🙏

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  12. This resonates with me. Thank you.

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    1. So glad. Thank you Fiona 💛

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  13. I’ve seen that mellow glow captured in photos of “elders” who share their light of experience.

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    1. Yes. When we are truly content with ourselves and life, it shines through. Thank you Nancy. Keep glowing 💛

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  14. Wonderful words dear Val,
    I am more comfortable within my ageing form than ever I was when a spring chicken.. 🙂
    Love these reminders ..
    May you continue to shower us with your perpetual Glow my friend..
    Wishing you a wonderful week and weekend to follow ❤

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  15. I guess we all looked around us for gold in these golden years but it was up in the sun all the time. I’m 66 and getting more mellow and at peace every day. And I love it and hope everyone can experience it

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    1. Good for you. Hippy days prevail 💛

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  16. I can’t take this space right now to tell you WHY, but Val, I need this! 🙂 Thank you!

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  17. […] this passage from Steve Taylor’s book The Calm Center on the Find Your Middle Ground blog (The Mellow Glow). Val always shares inspiring, soothing, comforting, delicious words and images that make me feel […]

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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.