Hal - Thanks for the reminder to slow down. I loved your song, The Beauty Before Me, so much that I downloaded it to my iTunes play list. And then I downloaded 3 of your other songs while I was at it! I hope that gives you some joy to know people are still enjoying your musical talent even though ME/CFS has taken so much from you. Here’s to better days ahead for you!
Thanks Hal! After planting 2 roses with my husband, bent over removing stones & clay. I sat down outside. Baby chippie came over & inspected the roses checked that his openenings are still available. Mama was not around. Nature is wonderful, working in the gardens ,then sitting down.
Really loving this right now, especially and coincidentally since I was already thinking that I need today to be a slow day (how about that).
I'm reminded of one of my all-time favorite pieces of music in the whole wide world, Erik Satie's Gymnopédie No. 1. The melody is so, so sweet to be sure, but it's the slow tempo that really wraps me up in it and tales me there. Here's a link if anyone would like to share in its slowness: www.youtu.be/S-Xm7s9eGxU
So much easier to think about slowing down, rather than doing it. That is one of the many things that I love about hanging out with you, I must be still and quiet. It is a learned skill. Your message brings new meaning to the phrase " Be still, and know that I am God." Thank you, Hal
Ironically we are just back from a visit to see our son Austin. Normally we would have come straight home. Today we detoured and found our way down to Cherry Beach on Lake Ontario. We grabbed some French fries from the snack truck and sat watching the birds, paddle boarders and water. We slowed down if only for 20 minutes and just sat there together on what is otherwise a chore filled Sunday.
Thanks Hal for reminding us all. It felt really good today and will be working towards slowing down on the daily. It does a body good!
That's awesome. I am sure it was a mixed experience being at church this morning. I understand the feeling of going back to a program you have led/built and seeing it shift and transform into its next iteration. It is always a mixed blessing for me. I am not in church music anymore. For the past few years I have been developing a program called "Unlocking Harmony: Songs from the Inside". We go Into jails and prisons and work with incarcerated people to turn their narrative stories into songs. This is done through a process called Documentary Songwriting. We then take the songs we have written out Into the world as either solo songs or in many cases, arranged as pieces for choirs to sing. This helps to humanize and build understanding with those on the outside who are hearing these songs and stories of those on the inside. Here is a video that was created at a workshop we gave in Richmond VA a few weeks ago
Here is a link to a song that we wrote with an incarcerated person that has been set as a choir piece. An important part of our mission is to get the voices and stories of incarcerated people out into the world to build understanding of those on the inside for those on the outside.
If you are interested in seeing more pieces you can look for Choir Without Borders on Youtube. Zero pressure Just in case you're interested.
Thank you so much for your Living IN A Body posts. I listen every week/. As a fellow traveler in often "doing to much" and recovery I so appreciate the perspectives , wisdom and vulnerability you share. Know that you are being loved by me out here.
Great advice!
Ahh, the sage advice. Testimonial really.
One of my goals every day is calm energy. Thanks for your sage advice! Love, Carol
Love this episode Hal!
Hal - Thanks for the reminder to slow down. I loved your song, The Beauty Before Me, so much that I downloaded it to my iTunes play list. And then I downloaded 3 of your other songs while I was at it! I hope that gives you some joy to know people are still enjoying your musical talent even though ME/CFS has taken so much from you. Here’s to better days ahead for you!
Hugs,
Jo White
Thanks Hal! After planting 2 roses with my husband, bent over removing stones & clay. I sat down outside. Baby chippie came over & inspected the roses checked that his openenings are still available. Mama was not around. Nature is wonderful, working in the gardens ,then sitting down.
Really loving this right now, especially and coincidentally since I was already thinking that I need today to be a slow day (how about that).
I'm reminded of one of my all-time favorite pieces of music in the whole wide world, Erik Satie's Gymnopédie No. 1. The melody is so, so sweet to be sure, but it's the slow tempo that really wraps me up in it and tales me there. Here's a link if anyone would like to share in its slowness: www.youtu.be/S-Xm7s9eGxU
Love you too brother
So much easier to think about slowing down, rather than doing it. That is one of the many things that I love about hanging out with you, I must be still and quiet. It is a learned skill. Your message brings new meaning to the phrase " Be still, and know that I am God." Thank you, Hal
Ironically we are just back from a visit to see our son Austin. Normally we would have come straight home. Today we detoured and found our way down to Cherry Beach on Lake Ontario. We grabbed some French fries from the snack truck and sat watching the birds, paddle boarders and water. We slowed down if only for 20 minutes and just sat there together on what is otherwise a chore filled Sunday.
Thanks Hal for reminding us all. It felt really good today and will be working towards slowing down on the daily. It does a body good!
That's awesome. I am sure it was a mixed experience being at church this morning. I understand the feeling of going back to a program you have led/built and seeing it shift and transform into its next iteration. It is always a mixed blessing for me. I am not in church music anymore. For the past few years I have been developing a program called "Unlocking Harmony: Songs from the Inside". We go Into jails and prisons and work with incarcerated people to turn their narrative stories into songs. This is done through a process called Documentary Songwriting. We then take the songs we have written out Into the world as either solo songs or in many cases, arranged as pieces for choirs to sing. This helps to humanize and build understanding with those on the outside who are hearing these songs and stories of those on the inside. Here is a video that was created at a workshop we gave in Richmond VA a few weeks ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tesXBE7Lx1A
Here is a link to a song that we wrote with an incarcerated person that has been set as a choir piece. An important part of our mission is to get the voices and stories of incarcerated people out into the world to build understanding of those on the inside for those on the outside.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKmLHnSYJbQ
If you are interested in seeing more pieces you can look for Choir Without Borders on Youtube. Zero pressure Just in case you're interested.
Thank you so much for your Living IN A Body posts. I listen every week/. As a fellow traveler in often "doing to much" and recovery I so appreciate the perspectives , wisdom and vulnerability you share. Know that you are being loved by me out here.