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In the winter I turned seventy

Spirit said to me

The planets are aligned

It’s time to make it clear

~

Stop your pondering and wondering

What you have to do

Take your time, slow down

Notice things anew

~

What you should be doing now

Is clear as light of day

Keep touching other peoples lives

To guide them on their way

~

Share the gifts you have been given

Be open to the new

Listen for life’s lessons

You must keep learning too

~

Souls need love and understanding

In these shocking times

Reach out and touch an other’s heart

Together you will shine.

~

You are here to make a difference

Let there be no doubt

Be present to it all and still

It’s not yours to figure out

~ Val T Boyko

Well, I guess I have been told! This definitely feels like a new chapter. Inspiration has touched my heart and soul.

In my forties I discovered my dharma has always been to learn, grow and share. Yoga and coaching were the paths I chose. In my fifties I forgave others and myself, and found healing. I began this blog and discovered the joy of writing from the heart. In my sixties I awakened to the Source of all being and the healing power in me. As I enter my seventieth year I choose to make a difference every day and follow the calling of my soul.

Namaste

52 comments on “The Winter I Turned Seventy

  1. J. Kelland Perry's avatar

    Beautiful, Val. And Happy Milestone Birthday! 💙

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  2. Carol Balawyder's avatar

    What a beautiful way to enter your new decade, Val. All the best. 🌼

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  3. Kate Crimmins's avatar

    Happy birthday! Love the poem!

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  4. Carrie Cannady's avatar

    A beautiful message that came through you, Val. Sending love and blessings for a wonderful year of new beginnings and beauty. Happy Birthday and Happy Solstice. 🙏🏻💜

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  5. Writing to Freedom's avatar

    What a beautiful message and path. Kudos Val. 🙏🌟

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  6. Unknown's avatar

    Happy Birthday, my dear Val!

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  7. Eliza Waters's avatar

    A beautiful mandate, Val. Follow Source! 💕 🙏🏼

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  8. Dale's avatar

    What a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday! And what a lovely gift you have given us.

    May your 70s offer you many opportunities for betterment!

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  9. Karen Lang's avatar

    Happy birthday 🥳 Val! Your poem is filled with wisdom and truth no matter what our age. Thank you for sharing 💕💚

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  10. Mark Lanesbury's avatar

    Very beautifully spoken Val, so many incredible levels to be born into, mature through, and be reborn again. Happy Birthday kind lady, to that level you enter. May those loving celebrations open in a beauty that only they can. Unconditionally 🤗🎄🎅🎶🎁🕊️🦌☃️❤️🙏

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  11. nrhatch's avatar

    Wonderful! Be present to the present of the present. When you listen, anything can be your guide. Listen.

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  12. derrickjknight's avatar

    Your muse is alive and well. Long may she continue

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    • Val T Boyko's avatar

      Thank you Derrick. She just came in, right as the planets were aligning … I wasn’t expecting her, but appreciate her gentle push and eternal optimism and reminderthat whatever we share from our heart, ripples around the world.

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  13. Michele Lee's avatar

    Thank you so much for this uplifting message, dear Val. 🦋

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  14. Bela Johnson's avatar

    Definite thresholds, these decades! Who can know, until the time comes?! Blessings on your birthday, Val! 🥳💕

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  15. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar

    There is no doubt at all Val that your mission here is to help others by being YOU, ..
    You certainly make a difference… and all who read here I know feel the love and wisdom you share..

    A Belated Happy Birth- Day… we who are in our 7th Decade can only keep on keeping on.. 🙂 Living and sharing by example…

    Much love dearest Val… and thank YOU, for all that you share..

    Sending much love and well wishes, and a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful 2026 and beyond..
    Love and Blessings..
    Sue xx 🙏💖🎄✨🎄

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    • Val T Boyko's avatar

      Thank you so much Sue for sending all this lovely heart warming loving vibes. 💖💐🙏🏻🥰🌟 No doubt about it. This is what matters. Supporting each other and sharing the joy of our knowing brings transformation.
      Thank you for all that your do 💞

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  16. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar

    🙏✨️🙏✨️

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  17. jeanne.myers66@gmail.com's avatar
    jeanne.myers66@gmail.com

    So beautifulSent from my iPhone

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  18. Ali Grimshaw's avatar

    Val, thank you for touching my life along your journey. Happy Birthday! I would love to write with you in 2026. Your poem inspires me to stop and listen to my heart today. There are many ways to give, and I am open to new ways forward.

    Love and love,
    Ali

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    • Val T Boyko's avatar

      I so appreciate your comment Ali, and would love to write with you❣️
      Exploring how we can give, serve and support the higher vibration of our being is so worthwhile. When writing connects to Spirit or Source it becomes a channel for inspiration and healing. Thank you for being here 💖

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  19. Michele Anderson's avatar

    Happy Birthday, Val, and welcome to your seventies. Such a beautiful and happy poem.

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  20. Premlatha Rajkumar's avatar

    Happy Birthday Val. Many blessings!

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  21. David Lindmeier's avatar
    David Lindmeier

    when I turned sixty I wrote the following song lyrics: Well I’ve written down

    Written down 

    Written down

    All the things that I’ve done

    And I can’t say that any have saved

    The one I’ve become

    Yes I’ve changed 

    Yes I’ve changed

    Yes I’ve changed

    From when I was young

    But I’m sixty now

    Yes I’m sixty now

    And time just goes faster

    And faster

    And faster

    Each day

    And the clocks on the wall just remind me I’ve something to say

    Do it now

    Do it now

    Do it now

    There is no replay

    And you”re sixty now

    Yes you’re sixty now

    So arrange

    Yes arrange

    Please arrange

    All the things you have stored

    And the label will say if it’s good

    And how long it’s good for

    Throw away

    Throw away

    Throw away

    The bitter and sour

    And keep what is good in today

    If it’s only an hour

    Cause you’re sixty now

    Yes you’re sixty now

    Yes your sixty now

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