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Early Spring at Kripalu

I am at Kripalu on retreat. It’s about 300 miles north of where I live, (and Chanticleer Gardens), and Spring is only just beginning. We had snow last night and I am enjoying the melting today under blue skies.

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Ground begins to melt
Early signs of Spring arise
Hope opens the heart

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The trees and shrubs have not budded quite yet. Signs of Spring are close to the ground. Take time to find your ground too and the growth that is ready to come forth.

Namaste

Val T Boyko
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36 responses to “Early Spring at Kripalu”

  1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Looks beautiful Val and all the signs of Spring with those snowdrops and new growth in the woodland..
    Enjoy your retreat Val and loved your poem ❤ xx 🙏💖

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you so much Sue. 💐 I was her at the same time three years ago and the forsythia and daffodils were out. It has been a chilly winter this year!

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        Nature adjusts and knows when to bloom ✨️ xx ❤️ have a relaxing weekend xx 😘 💕

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  2. Mark Lanesbury Avatar
    Mark Lanesbury

    Enjoy the warmth kind lady 🤗❤️🙏

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      The warmth between hearts is always worthwhile. Thank you dear Mark 💐🙏🏻🥰

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      1. Mark Lanesbury Avatar
        Mark Lanesbury

        Indeed it is Val, have a safe trip home 🤗❤️🙏

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          Thanks Mark 💖 I am home and catching up… in a relaxed way 😌

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          1. Mark Lanesbury Avatar
            Mark Lanesbury

            Good, let your soul be free kind lady 🤗❤️🙏

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  3. jeanne.myers66@gmail.com Avatar
    jeanne.myers66@gmail.com

    So lovely. Hope you packed your long John’s😁Sent from my iPhone

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      No long John’s and no long walks either this time! But it has been heart warming nonetheless. Thanks Jeanne 💐

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  4. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    You’re in my neighborhood! Winter seems to be hanging on, I’m waiting for March to go out like a lamb. 😉
    Enjoy your retreat, Val. 🙏🏼💜

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Eliza! I’m heading home tomorrow.

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      1. Eliza Waters Avatar
        Eliza Waters

        Safe travels! 💕

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          Thanks Eliza. My heart and batteries are full and I landed safely. Working at Chanticleer today and tomorrow keeps the heart uplifted!

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          1. Eliza Waters Avatar
            Eliza Waters

            💜

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  5. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    What a beautiful place to go for a retreat. Those snowdrops and Jack-in-the-pulpits? are so very lovely.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you so much Dale 💖

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      1. Dale Avatar
        Dale

        My pleasure

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  6. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    The spring flowers reminds me that it’s okay to rest and hide sometimes; there’s time to bloom and there’s time to rest. Beautiful photos, Val

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Hazel. I can’t remember who said .. there is a time and a season…. But as we move from introverted nourishing winter, there is a pull to grow and bloom. May we follow nature’s lead 💖

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      1. Hazel Avatar
        Hazel

        Yes, I love the last line. “Maybe we follow nature’s lead.” Beautifuy said, val.

        You’re most welcome. Happy Monday!

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  7. derrickjknight Avatar
    derrickjknight

    A lovely haiku with a last line full of hope

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      What we feel to be true will find its way. Thank you Derrick.

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  8. Alaa Khaled Avatar
    Alaa Khaled

    Wow fantastic 😍😍

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 🙏🏻

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  9. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    Spring carries so much hope! Lovely poem Val — and the photos are scrumptious. Spring is a bit further along here — but also a tad later than normal.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Louise ❣️So glad you are experiencing the beauty and potential of now!

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  10. utesmile Avatar
    utesmile

    Enjoy, specially in Spring 🌼🌱

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    Anonymous

    Ahhhhh thee awakenings

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Awakenings are so special … and sacred 💖

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  12. Michele Anderson Avatar
    Michele Anderson

    Love the pictures, Val. I love this time of year.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Me too! Thank you Michele 💐

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  13. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Spring! Such a promising time of year.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Promise and hope for a new cycle ahead 💐Thanks Nancy❣️

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  14. Ali Grimshaw Avatar
    Ali Grimshaw

    Val,

    I hope you are receiving the renewal you are seeking.

    Sending love your way,

    Ali

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks so much Ali 💐🙏💛
      It was a wonderful nourishing experience.

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