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You always find the best pictures to go along with your story. And I love hearing JP tell his part of the story. I appreciate your beautiful writing. ❤️

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Thanks Kim. ❤️ I always appreciate your comments. I love the part where JP's voice comes in. :)

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Thank you Hal

Every post of yours I’ve listened to has touched my heart. I’m going to enjoy living in this body now with some yoga Asana. Since my stepson‘s accident I do my best to savor being and freely moving this body. It is so easy to take so much for granted. When it’s All so very precious. I imagine moving for him if that could be possible.

Sending prayers and love your way 💫

PS it was fun to hear Jp‘s voice on the post today!

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Thank you Tricia.

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Love listening today , well everytime .

When I became severe 1yr 3mths ago I felt the detriment on my body quite fast . Suddenly felt like a jellyfish . I've actually been quite obsessed with my biceps this past yr but I don't think I had much to begin with ! But, my calf muscles were rad ( see I'm using a USA term here :) all that biking and hiking they looked athletic .

Last wk I had hardly any symptoms marvelous . Monday I walked 2 houses to my neighbour and chatted with her and her husband in their homestead garden for about 20 mins ...... And now well I think u can guess .

So yeah ! ' Myalgic encephalo-fuckin'-myelitis, also known as chronic (fuck you) fatigue syndrome is a mean son-of-a-bitch' ...

I howl with laughter everytime I hear this .....genius ..

Gruelling hey

I've got a new one Tin tosser nitus

( Tosser means very distasteful person in English slang

But m.e CFS is

An amazing teacher and an inner life transformer ... I'm learning to respect it and it will show me reprieves .

The light always shines no matter the density.

I'm sharing your substack about and I know your good with that .

Ps love the late 80s glasses and JP sounds like a great friend ...

Also love the piano notes as JP starts to talk ....

Keep shining Hal o

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Thanks so much Emma. I’ll call you soon. I’m glad you appreciate the curses. I laugh at that too. :) Yes! Please share. H

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😀 I sent u some messages on what's up cause we set up a chronic illness grp in the place we both know if u get my meaning . Also the mobile number on your substack is different to the one I have .. should I use that one ? Or email ?

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I am trying to be grateful that you have found an amazing platform for personal expression. I am very sad today though to read that your muscles have turned to jello. 😰 🙏🏼 Soon…more days like this!

(Photo here!)

Hal……how do I post a pic ?

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Keep focusing on the gratitude ma. ❤️ Unfortunately, you are not able to post a photo. H

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Oh I was actually reading about James a week ago ! And donated

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I enjoyed this story very much and appreciate the positive encouraging ending.

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Thanks Vanessa. Did you recognize the piano music? :)

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I’m now an audio convert! Love listening to your voice. I’m going to appreciate my body today. Thank you, Hal.

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Oh good! An audio convert! … AND a TikTok convert. Thank you. H

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Thanks for this Hal. I appreciate you!

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Thanks Matt! Let’s connect soon about those samples.

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I'm so glad you still have the energy to type and write. I love reading your posts. And I love the lesson to appreciate one's body. Not easy when it physically won't do what you want it to but very necessary

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Thanks for being here Cali. I hope you enjoy living in your body today. :)

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💓💝 thanks for the reminder

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You’re welcome. Thanks for reading! :)

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BTW, I thought to add that this is totally flex!

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You caught me. :)

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