Hal, I loved Episode 76. You are amazing, in dealing with your present situation. You inspire me and so many others. Keep connecting with all of us! Love, Jan Lewis
Hi Hal , I had a walk today , it was dry and the birds were singing . I walked past three pubs . At the water , the tide was high , it looked lovely but it was too chilly to sit . I didn’t see any dogs , horses or many people . It was peaceful . When I got home I saw Lily the dog who was so excited to see me . Later I had tea with my neighbour and took photos of her cats . A lovely chilled day . I feel relaxed and will spend my evening reading with a bit of TV . Take care . I will message you again to tell you what I am up to . Lots of love
Hal, as usual poignant and beautifully thought out. Your writings hold so much between the lines for the rest of us. We’re all experiencing a certain deterioration, maybe not as extreme as what you experience. The event is not necessarily equal to the trauma. And we get this stuff on different levels. Then when someone suddenly leaves us on this plane, we are left wishing we’d taken that one more opportunity to glean some wisdom from them. We need to hold onto you until science makes a breakthrough which I’m pretty sure it’s going to.
The new Hal is created something amazing and we are enriched by your presence. Thanks again. Love - and Peace, Jim
I really relate to this post. My 20s were also filled with alcohol and multi tasking and never wanting or allowing myself to be alone for very long. And now chronic illness requires one thing at a time and sometimes even then my mind and body can’t keep up. Hope the sunshine lasts ☀️
“From this current bed bound place of sitting alone quietly for days on end, the new me sends my deepest compassion to that lovable, hungry, bewildered young man.” —- This! This was the turning point for me, living with an incurable illness. Loving the hell out of it.
You seem like someone I would know. Someone in my circle of friends even as young as you are. I’m approaching 70-woohoo! Except I’ve not had any friends with my health challenge. I have such a time teaching and re-teaching my friends about fatigue. We were planning a group trip to New Orleans for my 70th birthday because I’ve never been and it’s on my bucket list. My fellow old lady friends were asking what I wanted to do there in my 4 days. I mentioned that I should plan at least 1 day flat my back from the effort of getting there. People don’t know what to do with that statement. I could go on about it but you know what I’m talking about.
I will go and it will be fabulous but it will be on my body’s terms.
Absolultely the finest, most powerful article I've had the pleasure of reading on Substack written by you Hal. It shows how much you are growing spiritually. I hate the suffering you endure but the results of that suffering to God are reaping spiritual rewards. In am in awe and so proud and happy to be a tiny part of your life. I love you.
Beautiful words cousin- you have a way with them so that I can place myself right there seeing you in the supermarket, in the car...lessons for me too as an ADHD'er. One thing at a time...
There is awe & mystery in a simple, quiet life. Thanks for your honesty and love, Hal 3.0. Love you
Hal, I loved Episode 76. You are amazing, in dealing with your present situation. You inspire me and so many others. Keep connecting with all of us! Love, Jan Lewis
Nice one, Hal. I’ve been practicing monotasking too. Amazing how much more time there is when you monotask. Here’s to doing one thing at a time!
Hi Hal , I had a walk today , it was dry and the birds were singing . I walked past three pubs . At the water , the tide was high , it looked lovely but it was too chilly to sit . I didn’t see any dogs , horses or many people . It was peaceful . When I got home I saw Lily the dog who was so excited to see me . Later I had tea with my neighbour and took photos of her cats . A lovely chilled day . I feel relaxed and will spend my evening reading with a bit of TV . Take care . I will message you again to tell you what I am up to . Lots of love
Lots of wisdom here, Hal, and here’s to more sunshine as well!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for honesty ❤️
I love your shadow pic!
Hal, as usual poignant and beautifully thought out. Your writings hold so much between the lines for the rest of us. We’re all experiencing a certain deterioration, maybe not as extreme as what you experience. The event is not necessarily equal to the trauma. And we get this stuff on different levels. Then when someone suddenly leaves us on this plane, we are left wishing we’d taken that one more opportunity to glean some wisdom from them. We need to hold onto you until science makes a breakthrough which I’m pretty sure it’s going to.
The new Hal is created something amazing and we are enriched by your presence. Thanks again. Love - and Peace, Jim
I really relate to this post. My 20s were also filled with alcohol and multi tasking and never wanting or allowing myself to be alone for very long. And now chronic illness requires one thing at a time and sometimes even then my mind and body can’t keep up. Hope the sunshine lasts ☀️
Thank you for being you , Hal. I love your honesty and I appreciate the opportunity to follow the journey of your life.
Happy Saturday, Hal ☀️ I think I speak for many when I say we are ready to love and treasure every version of you, including Hal 3.0. Lots of love.
“From this current bed bound place of sitting alone quietly for days on end, the new me sends my deepest compassion to that lovable, hungry, bewildered young man.” —- This! This was the turning point for me, living with an incurable illness. Loving the hell out of it.
You may enjoy some solidarity in these voices:
https://youtu.be/EPjXZk9AKQA?si=WMFAYjYNnV2Yyj2S
You seem like someone I would know. Someone in my circle of friends even as young as you are. I’m approaching 70-woohoo! Except I’ve not had any friends with my health challenge. I have such a time teaching and re-teaching my friends about fatigue. We were planning a group trip to New Orleans for my 70th birthday because I’ve never been and it’s on my bucket list. My fellow old lady friends were asking what I wanted to do there in my 4 days. I mentioned that I should plan at least 1 day flat my back from the effort of getting there. People don’t know what to do with that statement. I could go on about it but you know what I’m talking about.
I will go and it will be fabulous but it will be on my body’s terms.
Absolultely the finest, most powerful article I've had the pleasure of reading on Substack written by you Hal. It shows how much you are growing spiritually. I hate the suffering you endure but the results of that suffering to God are reaping spiritual rewards. In am in awe and so proud and happy to be a tiny part of your life. I love you.
Beautiful words cousin- you have a way with them so that I can place myself right there seeing you in the supermarket, in the car...lessons for me too as an ADHD'er. One thing at a time...
Take care cousin.
Such a beautiful post. The deepest introspection ever. Hugs to you New Hal!