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Jodi Hausen's avatar

Wow, Hal! You really punched that out! That's lovely, especially the end. I hope you feel good about it -- you ought to. Hidden Brain, an NPR show airs here on Sundays. When I heard a promo for it this morning, I immediately thought of you (and that I wanted to listed to it too). Here's a link to it: https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/escaping-perfectionism/ Enjoy. Keep it simple and enjoy your weekend. Hugs.

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Janee Krimmer's avatar

It is always so nice to hear your voice. Easy sounds wonderful. Well helpful!!! I am going to try using the easy approach and learning more about meditation. Thank you for the encouragement!!

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Tricia Gourley's avatar

Thanks Hal for this beautiful sharing. I’m so happy to hear that you found a meditation practice thats supporting you. How beautiful. What a wonderful gift from your friend Chris. Sending you so much love and warmth. And thanks for that M Scott peck quote. Yes and wow.

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Sue's avatar

Agree with Kelly that your willingness to ask for help is inspirational. I love meditation and I love todays message. It reminded me of a more difficult period in my life. My son was a deeply unhappy and anxious teenager. I was very concerned about him and nothing seemed to help. It was a scary time. A friend suggested TM. When he started meditating he turned a corner. It changed his life. He is 31 now, making a living as a musician and in a loving relationship. Meditation can truly be life altering.

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Margot Milcetich's avatar

Yes, a meditation teacher you are in this. Very enticing.

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Mary Anne Abdo's avatar

Good morning and I so happy that I came across your site two weeks ago. I admire your courage to reach for help. I started my TM journey several weeks ago and I have noticed the small yet huge changes with my thoughts. This an overdue journey that has been pushed off for years. Your words, "if it is easy I must be doing it right". Certainly resonated with me , I will think about your words over the weekend. Keep going Hal,and I certainly look forward to hearing about your journey. Have an awesome weekend.

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Cathy's avatar

Thanks Hal. I'm going to journal on making my life easier and see what comes up. I'm so glad you found your writing voice this week.

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Kelly Hambly's avatar

First, I have to say I admire your willingness to reach out and ask for help. What a tremendous gift Chris just gave to you in TM. I've been sitting meditation daily for about six months now and am humbled by the profound, easy effect it's having on my life, my body, my heart, my will. I love this idea of easy, thank you for sharing.

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erin victoria's avatar

Ease in this life is exactly what I am after. Thank you for putting my ungraspable thoughts into lovely and honest words that found there way to me at just the right time.

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Emma rose's avatar

I'm in! Easy is def one of my life tools. Helps me so much with the day ahead lifey stuff. Allowing flow and feeling the flow... One of the intuitions this wk has been 'there is no right or wrong - only being in the flow' 🙏nice ha...

There's so many songs on easy I couldn't choose one 😊

Keep breathing, keep sharing, keep loving...

Oh and if u ever want to give your 'garden' away aka an oasis 🖐️🌳🌱🌿🌻I'd def be laying on that grass face down feeling more easy

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Margie Phillips's avatar

Hi Hal,

I don’t remember how I came upon your posts, but I’m happy that I did. I look forward to hearing from you weekly.

Maybe I should try TM. I always think: if it’s this easy, I must be doing something wrong! 😎

Love you, Hal! ❤️

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David's avatar

Thought provoking stuff. Thanks, Hal.

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Marc Mannheimer's avatar

How awesome you found something that works for calming the brain! Good luck to you on your journey this winter. The autumn IS a blessing.

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Judy's avatar

ONE of your BEST episodes Hal!!! 🌟🌟🌟

BUT…. Yet again, they ALL are great!!

Ahhhh yes…..

Easy Does IT!!

Thanks for the reminder!

I’m living in the moment at this moment!

Blessings to you always🙏❤️

PLEASE keep up the awesome work of sharing and caring with us!!

Your work , knowledge, and creativity are inspiring!!!

You dear friend ARE making a difference!!

🌎 Judy

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