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Inspiration – Light beyond Dark

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Enjoy this repost. Every new day brings the light.

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“The dark does not destroy the light;

it defines it.

Its our fear of the dark that casts our

joy into the shadows.”

~ Brene Brown

Take a moment to reflect on how this appears in your life right now.

Instead of wishing the dark away, how can we embrace it and uncover our joy?

In this time of conflict and confusion, accepting the difficulties, the fear and the rollercoaster of emotions that show up is so important. Only in facing our fear can we allow the light to shine forth.

I have found the light when I shift my focus from anxiety to gratitude.

I am grateful to have the hot water to shower in the morning and wash my hands throughout the day. I am grateful that I can get food at the store. I am grateful for Spring and the changing landscape of colors and textures every day. I am grateful for the feel of sun on my face… and the rain that brings new growth. I am grateful to have furry and non furry beings who love me. I am grateful for technology that lets me connect with people near and far. I am grateful to be alive and well.

Take a moment and reflect on what you are grateful for….

Notice the inner shift.

From anxiety to gratitude.
From fear to love.

There is a nourishing power here. Find your middle ground.

Namaste

43 responses to “Inspiration – Light beyond Dark”

  1. my valiant soul Avatar
    my valiant soul

    Profound. Namaste:)

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 🙏

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  2. Jim Borden Avatar
    Jim Borden

    well said, Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Grateful for you being here Jim 💕

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      1. Jim Borden Avatar
        Jim Borden

        thank you, Val. I feel the same for the calm you bring to your readers.

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          Thank you Jim 🙏

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  3. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    Gratitude is a heart-lifting antidote to fear, anxiety, confusion, loss…

    Lovely post Val. Thank you.

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  4. Pazlo Avatar
    Pazlo

    “When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.”
    – Tecumseh

    “Don’t pray for easier lives, pray to be stronger men.”
    – President John F. Kennedy

    “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant. If we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”
    – Anne Bradstreet

    “Start by doing what is necessary; then do what is possible; and suddenly, you are doing the impossible.”
    – Francis of Assisi

    Slainte,
    Paz

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks for sharing the wisdom Paz. 💕

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    Anonymous

    Thanks for sharing 🙏

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  6. Mark Lanesbury Avatar
    Mark Lanesbury

    There are many blessings within this time Val, we are very much alive with many things to be thankful for.
    If we didn’t have the technology we have now we would all be suffering in the misery like the Spanish Flu epidemic. That would have been an awful time.
    Now we are just suffering re-runs on tv.
    Mind you, there are still many who have lost loved ones with this virus and my heart goes out to them ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋

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  7. Carrie Cannady Avatar
    Carrie Cannady

    Beautiful and important reminder for us all, dear Val. Gratitude for what is…can be very challenging. Gratitude for what we have in the midst of this facilitates the deeper journey toward acceptance of what is. Thank you for this important post. 🙏🏻💕

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Carrie. Take a moment and enjoy the pink mom tonight! Nature is about cycles. We humans forget. Take care and be well 💕

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  8. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    A beautiful post, Val.

    I’ve been thinking those same words every day (except that I get my food home-delivered).

    We are so lucky to have computers and modern technology at times like this……to connect, to post ‘likes’ and ‘comments’ AND most importantly to realise we are not alone. Everyone around the world is finally ‘in the same kind of boat’.

    Even those in solitude have connections with and beyond what they can see and hear in nature. They may not be in MY boat, but they are in the ‘sea that connects our boats’

    Every living thing (or creature) is interconnected.

    I just hope it continues on the other side of this pandemic.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Vicki for this lovely share. I agree, we are all a part of the same ocean 💛

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  9. Live & Learn Avatar
    Live & Learn

    I can feel it…

    There is a nourishing power here.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Smiling 😊

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  10. allysoally Avatar
    allysoally

    I needed this reminder, thank you, Val

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ally 💕

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      1. allysoally Avatar
        allysoally

        My pleasure, Val. 🙂

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  11. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    I am dipping into my inner well of peace, calm, and contentment.

    Aah . . . that’s better!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Keep dipping Nancy 💕

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  12. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Riding a rollercoaster is fun, right?? 😉

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      LOL … So they say! Although I get sick and have vertigo. At least the world isn’t moving so fast right now. Thanks for the smile Eliza 🙏

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  13. Karen Lang Avatar
    Karen Lang

    “From anxiety to gratitude.
    From fear to love.”
    The only way to live Val 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So true. Thank you Karen 💕

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  14. Ken Sawitri Avatar
    Ken Sawitri

    “Instead of wishing the dark away, how can we embrace it and uncover our joy? ..
    There is a nourishing power here. Find your middle ground.”

    Namaste,

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ken 💛

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  15. Writing to Freedom Avatar
    Writing to Freedom

    Exactly Val. I guess we were on the same page. To gratitude and embracing what is.

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  16. SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻‍♀️ Avatar
    SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻‍♀️

    Thank you for posting this, val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for appreciating it Saania 🙏

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  17. Tiffany Avatar
    Tiffany

    Yes! There’s so much power when we have gratitude. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Tiffany, and thank you for reaching out! Good luck with your wellness and essential oils endeavor. I am already associated with a fellow yogi in my area.

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        Tiffany

        Thanks, Val! Good for you. 🙂

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  18. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    My husband and I have been focusing on this a lot as we are generally safe and have everything we need, enough that we can share and ease some of the suffering around us. A wonderful reminder, Val, that we are in charge of our thoughts and hearts. Stay well, my friend. ❤

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  19. hreed2 Avatar
    hreed2

    Perspective is everything! Your post really puts light on perspective of life and how there is SO much to be thankful for. Thank you for the wonderful reminder.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Hannah 🙏

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  21. sicetnon3 Avatar
    sicetnon3

    Light has a relationship with dark that gives birth to beauty. Rembrandt revealed this to us in his paintings

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So true 💐

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  22. Paul K. ~ The Flying Lizard ~ Avatar
    Paul K. ~ The Flying Lizard ~

    Incredibly inspiring Val, and beautifully written. Thank you for this gift. I needed it today. ❤️

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Paul 💐 So glad it resonated today.

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  23. BackInSoul Avatar
    BackInSoul

    good post visit us as welll……

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