Permission to be Free

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A slow and steady flow of breath
focuses awareness. As inner
concentration grows, a hidden
landscape flows into view.
Sensations, emotions, thoughts,
and what lies beyond all these -
the source of light and energy -
comes clear. Steadiness and ease
are key and so is permission to be
free of rules and old beliefs.
It takes years of discipline to know
what rules to break, what ritual
to upend next, and when simply
sitting with a quiet breath
is the best step to take.

~ Danna Faulds
From "What's True Here New Poems and Other writings"

Enjoy this inspiring poem from Danna Faulds, shared at Monday’s Gentle Flow Yoga practice.

When we focus inwards and guide our breath, we move energy and discover clarity. There is an inner knowing that shines a light on what is true… and how we can be in the world.

Namaste

16 responses to “Permission to be Free”

  1. Lovely Val ๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ

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    1. Thank you Ananda ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’›

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    1. Thank you Sarah ๐Ÿ’•

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  2. it would be nice to be free of rules and old beliefs…

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    1. Indeed, Jim ๐Ÿ’›

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    1. Yes indeed ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ’›

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  3. Sending joy ~ thanks for sharing Val ~ beautiful ~ smiles hedy ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ•Š

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    1. Thanks so much Hedy ๐Ÿ’›

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  4. Lovely words – very freeing. Thank you!

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    1. Thank you Michelle ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’›

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    Mother Wintermoon

    Wonderful poem. ๐Ÿ™

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    1. Thank you ๐Ÿ’›

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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.