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Delight In Waking Up

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Delight In Waking Up

Believe in the goodness of your soul.
Acknowledge how well it has guided you.
And yet know that you will fall asleep along the way.
When you sleep,
Take no delight in blaming yourself.
Take delight in waking yourself up once more.
Self blame is the deepest injury,
The deepest sleep of all.
Wake yourself up with gentle affection.

~ by Yogi Amrit Desai

Life, and the spiritual path does not go in a straight line. There will be obstacles, along with joys, and many more unexpected turns along the way.

The best thing we can do for ourselves in our spiritual journey is to be kind. Be kind to our imperfect and still beautiful human being-ness.

Deep within our heart and soul we know there is ultimately love. Don’t let the ego-mind and daily diversions blind you from this precious truth.

Namaste

27 responses to “Delight In Waking Up”

  1. ivor20 Avatar
    ivor20

    Waking up to another new day is always and special feeling for me, Val … 😊🌏🌞

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ivor. With Frankie by your side it makes it extra special 💝

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  2. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    You brought sweet tears to my eyes with these gentle, loving words, Val. Thank you.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Being kind to ourselves is the greatest gift of all and touches our heart. Thank you Jet 💖

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  3. sicetnon3 Avatar
    sicetnon3

    Yes , a beautiful landscape tells on the relationship between light and dark

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for this 💐

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    2. sicetnon3 Avatar
      sicetnon3

      I didn’t mean to sound gossipy by using the word “on”! Still, perhaps it is more than we think…

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      1. Val Boyko Avatar
        Val Boyko

        What we think is so limited … and beyond, gossip doesn’t exist. Only our ego mind limits us. 💐

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  4. Writing to Freedom Avatar
    Writing to Freedom

    Great reminders. thanks Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Brad 💐

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  5. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Beautiful, Val. 💜🙏🏼

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Eliza 💐

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  6. Esoterica Avatar
    Esoterica

    Beautiful! ❤️

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 💐

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  7. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
    WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

    “Life, and the spiritual path does not go in a straight line.” Some days I wonder why not!!! Ha ha, but life would be so boring that way. Yes, here’s to a new day!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Brian 💐

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  8. Mark Lanesbury Avatar
    Mark Lanesbury

    Beautifully written Val. It is a wonderful discovery in finding that acceptance of us. Thank you for sharing 😀❤️🙏

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Mark. You are such a caring example of acceptance and love 💕

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      1. Mark Lanesbury Avatar
        Mark Lanesbury

        Why thank you kind lady. As you do, a lovely example of it here 🤗❤️🙏

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  9. majellalaws Avatar
    majellalaws

    Beautiful words and so true. We find it hard to be kind to ourselves, much harder than being kind to someone else.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Being kind and accepting, especially to ourselves is a true evolution on our journey… for oursleves and for the world.

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  10. derrickjknight Avatar
    derrickjknight

    So very true

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Derrick.

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    2. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Derrick 💛

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  11. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    ”What are you ~ a god, an angel, a saint?”

    “No,” replied The Buddha, “I am A-W-A-K-E.”

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      🥰 thank you Nancy 💖

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      1. nrhatch Avatar
        nrhatch

        Rise and Shine!

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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.”

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