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Inspiration – Praying to Be Kind

This poem from Danna Faulds really resonates with me. I shared it at the end of class today. Enjoy the discovery along the way 💛🙏💛

I used to think that
being smart, successful,
and accomplished was
the key. And then I
believed that being a
disciplined seeker would
open doors to divinity.
Now it seems to me all
that really matters is 
being kind - kind to my
stumbling, imperfect self,
kind to every other being
I meet along the way.
I pray for the rough edges
of my judgment to be
smoothed so what remains
is kindness and acceptance 
of this unfolding moment.
Inside this kindness may I
find truth and may truth
illumine my way today. Amen

~ Danna Faulds from "What's True Here"
Val T Boyko
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28 responses to “Inspiration – Praying to Be Kind”

  1. Sharon Lawrence Avatar
    Sharon Lawrence

    Thanks Val! The words are stuck in my head!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Sharon ❣️ These are good words to come back to again and again!

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  2. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    _/\_ ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Eliza 🙏

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  3. Jim Borden Avatar
    Jim Borden

    I’ve always thought that kindness is the most important virtue to have; well said, Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jim 💛

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  4. Mark Lanesbury Avatar
    Mark Lanesbury

    We will indeed find that inner place. Great way to start the day, thank you Val ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Mark. Enjoy your day 💛

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  5. Ananda Avatar
    Ananda

    Beautiful ❤️🙏

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ananda 🙏

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  6. Karen Lang Avatar
    Karen Lang

    Amen. Wisdom for life 💕💚🙏🏻

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So true Karen. Thank you 💕🙏💕

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  7. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    Simple idea, profoundly beautiful and true.💖

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Michele. 💛

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      1. Michele Lee Avatar
        Michele Lee

        You are most welcome. 🌻

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  8. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    We all know to be kind to others, but so many folk are not kind to themselves. Acceptance that none of us are perfect and we all have our faults and negative characteristics should be just as important.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It’s THE game changer in life Vicki. Thank you 💛🙏💛

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  9. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Enjoyed the poem.
    To kindness!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I’ll toast along with you Nancy 💐

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  10. Writer Lori Avatar
    Writer Lori

    Ahhh, so lovely, Val. Some of the most resonant moments in my life spring from a moment of kindness. 💕

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Lori💛

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  11. allysoally Avatar
    allysoally

    Thank you for sharing this, Val, it also resonates with me. xx

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ally 💛

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        allysoally

        My pleasure always, Val. Have a lovely weekend. xx

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  12. Ann Coleman Avatar
    Ann Coleman

    That’s a perfect prayer!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ann 💛🙏💛

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  13. stelorafedie101blog Avatar
    stelorafedie101blog

    Great and inspiring words!

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  14. davidcarlisuk Avatar
    davidcarlisuk

    What an amazing blog you have shared with us. I have seen this full post and admired . Thank you guy.

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