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Journey from darkness
Towards radiance and light
Sacred unfolding

Welcome the twilight
Embrace the stillness of night
A new day awaits

The dawn of your soul
Acknowledges light and dark
Be the guiding light
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My birthday heralds the change from darkness to light during the Winter Solstice. Every year, it’s meaning deepens. May we all embrace the light and dark within us and be a lamp for others.

Namaste

25 responses to “Solstice Reflection”

  1. Indeed dear Val, may it guide us to that light. Happy Birthday also my friend, 30 years on this lovely planet has kept you well. Must be that Yoga 😀❤️🙏🏽

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  2. beautiful ! and a very happy birthday to you

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    1. Thank you Beth 💐

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  3. Happy Birthday, Val… what a wonderful day to celebrate your birth! 🌞 💜

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    1. Thanks so much Eliza 💐🙏🏼💕

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    Beautiful photos and inspiring words! 

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    1. Thanks so much Sharon 🙏🏼💐💕

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  5. Beautiful verse and photos to celebrate. Happy Birthday Val!

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    1. Thanks so much Brad 🙏🏼💐

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  6. Beautiful combination of photography and poetry. Happy Birthday, Val

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    1. Thank you so much Derrick 💛

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  7. Happy Birthday, Val! What a beautiful inspiring poem.

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    1. Thank you so much Michele 🥰

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  8. Happy Birthday, Val. Each day after your birth got a little brighter.That’s something to smile about.

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    1. It is indeed! Thank you Dan 💐

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  9. That your birthday is on the Solstice is deeply meaningful. I feel this. I wish you a very happy birthday. 🙏🏻💜

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    1. Thank you dear Carrie 💐🙏💖

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  10. Happy Solstice Birthday:

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    1. Thank you Nancy 💐💖🙏

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  11. Wonderfully said Val, and many happy returns.

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    1. Thank you Ally 🙏🏼💐💖

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      1. It’s a pleasure, Val.

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  12. Happy Birthday, Val! My birthday is on the Solstice, too! And 🙏🏽 a good new year!

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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.