Author: Val T Boyko

Val Boyko is originally from Scotland and came to the United States over 30 years ago. At "Find Your Middle Ground" Val brings together her experience as a life coach, yoga teacher, spiritual explorer and mentor, to inspire awakening to the light and greater understanding within us all. This blog is a place of exploration and discovery as we explore opening our hearts and finding harmony and peace in the highs and lows of life 💛

by Val T Boyko February 1, 2015 17

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When There’s a Shortage of Love

“To hold our tongues when everyone is gossiping, to smile without hostility at people and institutions, to compensate for theContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko January 30, 2015 22

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* Believe Nothing

“Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unlessContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko January 29, 2015 45

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Tips for Handling the Highs and Lows of Life

I came across this list in a training manual for helping people manage their stress. I’m not sure who theContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko January 28, 2015 19

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* Inspiration – Roots and Rivers

“To stay present in everyday life, it helps to be deeply rooted within yourself; otherwise, the mind, which has incredibleContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko January 27, 2015 15

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* Inspiration – Tao knowing

This is one of my favorite quotes from Lao Tzu. Why not take time to pause and reflect on theContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko January 26, 2015 19

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Haiku – when the blizzard is past

~ A blanket of white Enfolds and brings stillness. Nature’s Middle Ground ~

by Val T Boyko January 25, 2015 40

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* Breathe from your Middle Ground

I am recovering from a lingering cold which has zapped the energy for several days. Today I’m finally breathing betterContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko January 23, 2015 35

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*Mantra for Today – stepping out of our comfort zone

This mantra is for when you find yourself holding back because you are taking on something new or stepping outContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko January 22, 2015 22

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*Ego and the Small Pool

As part of my explorations into ego and persona … I came across this froggy perspective! “The power of ego isContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko January 21, 2015 26

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* Haiku – come home

~ Find your Middle Ground in the highs and lows of life come home to your Self ~

by Val T Boyko January 19, 2015 35

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* Be Confused About What You Know

“Until you are willing to be confused about what you already know, what you know will never grow bigger, better,Continue Reading

by Val T Boyko January 18, 2015 9

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* A Different Perspective

A wonderful perspective on life from poet and writer Roxi St Clair. It touches my heart … and the ostrichContinue Reading