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Haiku – what can we do now?

awareness
listen to the heart

What can we do now?

The question lingers in time

“Take care of the fear

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Find self compassion

Bring peace home to yourself”

Thoughts let go for now

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There is always hope

Wings of change are taking flight

Hearts beat with Presence

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Namaste

Val T Boyko
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23 responses to “Haiku – what can we do now?”

  1. Jim Borden Avatar
    Jim Borden

    I saw three key words in each haiku – fear, peace, and hope. I think if we can find peace, I am hopeful that the fear will dissipate.

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    1. Val T Boyko Avatar
      Val T Boyko

      Thank you Jim. Yes, we all hope for peace in the world and that our fear will subside when that happens…. But the reality is that there is never real peace in the external until we find a way to be peaceful within ourselves. 💐

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      1. Jim Borden Avatar
        Jim Borden

        but it seems like if we want that external peace, we have to rely not only on ourselves to find inner peace, but for others to do so as well.

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        1. Val T Boyko Avatar
          Val T Boyko

          Inner peace can be catching… but less so than anger!

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          1. Jim Borden Avatar
            Jim Borden

            unfortunately, that seems to be the case!

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  2. Dalo Collis Avatar
    Dalo Collis

    Question, Compassion, Hope… this is the feeling from reading your words, Val: Question all the chaos going on, and speak out/act out with compassion, because with hope we will find our peace. Beautiful words and thoughts for this weekend and beyond. Wishing you well, Val ~ thank you for sharing such a beautiful haiku.

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    1. Val T Boyko Avatar
      Val T Boyko

      Thank you so much Randall for your kind words and insight. Alqaya good to have you visit. 💐

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  3. Writing to Freedom Avatar
    Writing to Freedom

    Nice verse, sentiment, and photo Val. To compassion and peace.

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    1. Val T Boyko Avatar
      Val T Boyko

      Indeed. Thanks so much Brad 💐

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  4. cindy knoke Avatar
    cindy knoke

    Lovely. Thank you Val.

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  5. Mark Lanesbury Avatar
    Mark Lanesbury

    To heal self…through this journey. Go beyond those conditions we place on ourselves, so we can then appreciate what we’ve discovered in that love found. Great Haiku Val, and indeed ‘hearts beat with presence’ on that path 🤗❤️🙏

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    1. Val T Boyko Avatar
      Val T Boyko

      Thank you for your wisdom and kind words, Mark 💐🙏🏻💖

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      1. Mark Lanesbury Avatar
        Mark Lanesbury

        And thank you for the ‘presence’ in yours kind lady 🤗❤️🙏

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  6. Karen Lang Avatar
    Karen Lang

    Finding space for self compassion is so important as we move through our fears and suffering. Beautiful Val 🙏🏻🧡

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    1. Val T Boyko Avatar
      Val T Boyko

      Thanks so much Karen 💐🙏🏻💖

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  7. derrickjknight Avatar
    derrickjknight

    Two fine pictures and a strong message

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    1. Val T Boyko Avatar
      Val T Boyko

      Thank you Derrick 💐

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  8. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    These are bleak times, but

    It’s darkest before the dawn

    Hope springs eternal

    Namaste

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    1. Val T Boyko Avatar
      Val T Boyko

      Thanks for a lovely haiku Nancy 💐 Hope springs eternal indeed🙏🏻

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  9. Bela Johnson Avatar
    Bela Johnson

    Peace begins with the self, does it not? Nicely done, Val. 🙏♥️

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    1. Val T Boyko Avatar
      Val T Boyko

      Thank you Bela 💞

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  10. Michele Anderson Avatar
    Michele Anderson

    Beautiful, Val, and timely for me. Thank you.

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    1. Val T Boyko Avatar
      Val T Boyko

      Thank you so much Michele 💝

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