This film student is smiling all the way from Invercargill, New Zealand!
Not to get grim and all but I lost my cousin to suicide last year and hearing your perseverance is absolutely amazing. I've found god recently and I would highly recommend obtaining a bible if you or someone around you has the energy, the newer translations are surprisingly easy to read, and I've found it interesting to see how ages old philosophy for the most part still holds up and is mostly applicable today. If you have the strength I would recommend reading the book of Ecclesiastes as he's quite matter of fact and doesn't beat around the bush. Anywho, for me at least I know how annoying pushing religion on others was so I'll leave it at that as I feel there are more effective and less intrusive ways than just telling someone "gO rEaD tHe BiBlE".
I'll finish off by saying that while it's nice that suicide is not an option for you, if it becomes bad enough your mind won't often give you that choice to keep yourself alive. In the end we can't willpower our way through everything, as much as I'd like that. So please if you can't bring yourself to smile anymore, let others know so they can help. You're in my prayers, I hope god can answer all your questions even after the unimaginably bad hand he dealt you. ❤️
I'm doing it right here right now.. Gee it's good! I suddenly felt like giggling what! Reminded me of the laughter workshop I went to once but that was a bit too forced for me.
My mood dropped this morn when I realised I'd exerted a bit too fast and since that I've been stuck in some gloom and tiredness (just to note us m. E cfs sufferers arnt JUST tired but that is my symptom today . Lack of outdoor time is hard but I did stick my head out the window for a bit.. What a rebel..
I'd like to make a tunnel to get out the back but that and m. E don't seem to partner too well.
This might sound weird, but look to see what the moon phase is when your symptoms ramp up. I have a neurological disorder, and find that when there's a full moon like there was last week, that my symptoms get worse. They tend to ease off toward the dark of the moon. I found this out quite by accident while tracking symptoms in a calendar book that shows the lunar phases for every day.
I keep a candle burning brightly for you. May your smile bring you peace.
Wish you were here. For several reasons. Specifically, the health care system. I’ve just had thousands of $ of diagnosis/treatment, all gratis thanks to socialism. (I’m ok so far). I would be afraid to live in the US again for that reason.
I admire your strength and fight. I compare it a lot to my mom's delusions and unwillingness to fight for life or death while battling a different disease. But that's the past, I can smile now. I can do SO much now. We can always find a new way to think; I just had a coaching session that helped me find a new way to think!
Sharing this so we can all smile collectively through the toughest times. ♥
Hi Hal. I'm with you. You say you don't believe in God but He's with you. You can say I don't believe there is an illness called ME/CFS but that doesn't make it so. God is very real and you will find by believing in Him and accepting His love for you it will make everything easier. How do I know? I know. I ran from Him for most of my life and I just stopped running. My life is better. Not without pain. But so much better with the knowedge that He is there for me and always will be. While we are busy smiling this week lets think about His vastness, our limited existence and the future we can have in Him. I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!
This film student is smiling all the way from Invercargill, New Zealand!
Not to get grim and all but I lost my cousin to suicide last year and hearing your perseverance is absolutely amazing. I've found god recently and I would highly recommend obtaining a bible if you or someone around you has the energy, the newer translations are surprisingly easy to read, and I've found it interesting to see how ages old philosophy for the most part still holds up and is mostly applicable today. If you have the strength I would recommend reading the book of Ecclesiastes as he's quite matter of fact and doesn't beat around the bush. Anywho, for me at least I know how annoying pushing religion on others was so I'll leave it at that as I feel there are more effective and less intrusive ways than just telling someone "gO rEaD tHe BiBlE".
I'll finish off by saying that while it's nice that suicide is not an option for you, if it becomes bad enough your mind won't often give you that choice to keep yourself alive. In the end we can't willpower our way through everything, as much as I'd like that. So please if you can't bring yourself to smile anymore, let others know so they can help. You're in my prayers, I hope god can answer all your questions even after the unimaginably bad hand he dealt you. ❤️
thank you, Ian. I'll check out Ecclesiastes. ❤️
You’ll try out smiling on ME/CFS, I’ll try it out on fibromyalgia and report back. ☺️ we love you, Hal!
How did it go this week? Still smiling? :)
Doing my best, anyway :)
Your smile made it all the way to Barcelona where I live now, brother. Sending it back with a kiss and a taste of paella. ❤️
Yum. You're living the life, sister. Sending love. H
This is so good.. Thank u
Hard day here
And then a messenger came.... Smile
I'm doing it right here right now.. Gee it's good! I suddenly felt like giggling what! Reminded me of the laughter workshop I went to once but that was a bit too forced for me.
My mood dropped this morn when I realised I'd exerted a bit too fast and since that I've been stuck in some gloom and tiredness (just to note us m. E cfs sufferers arnt JUST tired but that is my symptom today . Lack of outdoor time is hard but I did stick my head out the window for a bit.. What a rebel..
I'd like to make a tunnel to get out the back but that and m. E don't seem to partner too well.
I hope today was better. talk soon. H
Love these missives. Especially this one.
This might sound weird, but look to see what the moon phase is when your symptoms ramp up. I have a neurological disorder, and find that when there's a full moon like there was last week, that my symptoms get worse. They tend to ease off toward the dark of the moon. I found this out quite by accident while tracking symptoms in a calendar book that shows the lunar phases for every day.
I keep a candle burning brightly for you. May your smile bring you peace.
I had to look up the word "missive" and it was helpful. I like thinking of these posts as letters.. or missives. Thank you, Hal
That full moon was big energy last wk.. And with an eciipse I heard
Smiling with you, Hal.
Still smiling, Cathy? :) H
😊
I'm with you, Hal, smiling.
Wish you were here. For several reasons. Specifically, the health care system. I’ve just had thousands of $ of diagnosis/treatment, all gratis thanks to socialism. (I’m ok so far). I would be afraid to live in the US again for that reason.
Smiling with you here in Indiana!
I admire your strength and fight. I compare it a lot to my mom's delusions and unwillingness to fight for life or death while battling a different disease. But that's the past, I can smile now. I can do SO much now. We can always find a new way to think; I just had a coaching session that helped me find a new way to think!
Sharing this so we can all smile collectively through the toughest times. ♥
Thank you for sharing, Cierra.
Of course ♥
Smiled so hard while reading this. Thanks for the invitation, Hal!
I always smile when I get put in your Gold room. Keep going, Lindsey. :)
Smiling here in the U.K. you’re an inspiration and I’ll be smiling with you this next week too.
Still smiling? :)
🙂🤍
Hey sister. I think I owe you a phone call. TGIF!
🙂
Will take you up on the smiling through this week
Still smiling?
Yes...and no, to be honest! But grateful for the reminder, Hal
Hi Hal. I'm with you. You say you don't believe in God but He's with you. You can say I don't believe there is an illness called ME/CFS but that doesn't make it so. God is very real and you will find by believing in Him and accepting His love for you it will make everything easier. How do I know? I know. I ran from Him for most of my life and I just stopped running. My life is better. Not without pain. But so much better with the knowedge that He is there for me and always will be. While we are busy smiling this week lets think about His vastness, our limited existence and the future we can have in Him. I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love you, too, sister. Thank you for all your kind support. H
Hi Hal. You'll be in my thoughts as I smile through the thick and thin of this upcoming week. John Mc
Hey John! Good to hear from you. How was the week? I miss seeing you on YouTube back in the pandemic days. :) I hope all is well. H