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Have you felt it too?

When every part of life
vibrates within you
and around you
You feel connected
to everything

What becomes known
is beyond words
And reaches deep
into body and soul

Embodied Presence
Timeless being
Coming home
to your true Self

Then you take a full breath
See to the dishes
and get on with your day

~ Val Boyko

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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 💛

22 comments on “Embodied Presence

  1. Mark Lanesbury's avatar

    One of the strangest things I’ve ever felt. Let this life go as you stand in the ‘unconditional’ within…and touch it all…from the spiritual. Amazing place…as are your words dear lady ❤️🙏🏽

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  2. Eliza Waters's avatar

    Beautiful, Val! ❤

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  3. Don's avatar

    I’ve had a few rare moments like these, Val, so I can identify with what you say. They are profound moments, but, as I said, for me, extremely rare. They are sheer gift when they happen.

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  4. D. Wallace Peach's avatar

    Wonderful poem, Val. I love the blend of sacredness and the mundane. That’s life, isn’t it? Not one or the other, but both in perfect alignment.

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  5. Jim Borden's avatar

    I don’t recall ever having such a sensation, but I am trying to become more mindful when I am doing tasks such as washing the dishes…

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    • Val T Boyko's avatar

      That is good exercise in mindfulness. This is the first step which trains the brain to begin to focus on the present moment instead of wandering into thoughts. Brushing teeth and washing hands is also a good mindfulness practice. My favorite is eating a Handels ice cream savoring each bite. Now that takes willpower 😎

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  6. Kathy's avatar

    Yes, Val, moments like these when the fullness of Presence makes us feel so full as Life itself. Anything is possible then—even writing a poem. 🙂

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  7. derrickjknight's avatar

    Marvellous – and profoundly finished – poem

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  8. Chatter Master's avatar

    I have felt it, not consistently, but gratefully.

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  9. Michele Anderson's avatar

    I have felt it too, Val. There’s a presence deep inside that covers you like a warm blanket. Happens in the quiet especially when you are with nature. I think it’s our Spirits speaking softly to us.

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  10. Vicki L Flaherty's avatar

    Lovely. Simply lovely. Thank you!

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