“The practice of cherishing can be taken very deeply if done wordlessly, allowing yourself to feel the love and appreciation that already exists in your heart”.

The Dalai Lama
Dear one, Cherie, Cheri
Let us cherish ourselves
And others today
And every day.
Hold your self near and dear
Care deeply for those you love.

Be loving to everyone you meet
Let kindness shine from your heart
And show in your eyes
See it be reflected
in the eyes of others

It is always there.
Love is in our hearts and in the air.
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Breathe it in with lightness and joy
Breathe it out and send it far.
Let it touch all who need it most.

A never ending cycle of love
To replenish and nurture ourselves
And the world.


Namaste 🙏

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Val Boyko is originally from Scotland and came to the United States over 30 years ago. At "Find Your Middle Ground" Val brings together her experience as a life coach, yoga teacher, spiritual explorer and mentor, to inspire awakening to the light and greater understanding within us all. This blog is a place of exploration and discovery as we explore opening our hearts and finding harmony and peace in the highs and lows of life 💛

33 comments on “Cherish

  1. pyonchek's avatar

    Thank you, Val, for such a beautiful, meaningful poem. We all need to be reminded to cherish what we have.

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  2. Athira's avatar

    Cherish each other

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  3. Writing to Freedom's avatar

    agreed Val. I love the word and feeling of “cherishing”. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  4. D. Wallace Peach's avatar

    Beautiful, Val. A perfect message for this day and every day. ❤

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  5. Debra's avatar

    Beautiful, and oh so timely, Val. Lovely!

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  6. nrhatch's avatar

    Perfect for today . . . any day!

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  7. Lauren Scott, Author's avatar

    What a lovely poem and message, Val. 💗💗💗

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  8. Live & Learn's avatar

    No purchase required. Love that Val.

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  9. Rupali's avatar

    Wonderfully expressed and matches good with the quote by Dalai Lama.

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  10. Jim Borden's avatar

    beautiful poem; as Lennon and McCartney sang, all you need is love…

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  11. Vicki L Flaherty's avatar

    What a wonderful poem. Thank you for the invitation of it.

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  12. Kathy's avatar

    Cherishing this reminder to cherish. Thank you, Val! I am now pondering who/what I can cherish even more deeply.

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  13. ivor20's avatar

    A lovely love poem Val, … and it was fun to catch up with you this morning on Ali’s wonderful ‘Writing Circle’ poetry meeting… I have 3 cousins who live in Philadelphia, and I was there 2 years ago for a 5 week visit… Cheers. Ivor. 😊🌏

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  14. Bela Johnson's avatar

    No purchase required! ❤

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  15. Clipping Path India's avatar

    Wonderful, Val. A culminate message for this day and each day.

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