Once again, you’ve drawn me into your world, but this post was more raw; I could imagine living in your body (as much as a person without your challenges could). Your message is so important: Practice gratitude. Take time to smell the roses. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Repair past transgressions as much as possible so they don’t weigh you down.
You’ve spread so much joy with your words, music, and enthusiasm. I’d like to believe that all of that positive energy you’ve given to us will come back to you tenfold and allow for continued healing.
This is a beautiful, helpful piece of writing Hal. Your words are timed just right. Georg's father died this morning and we are sitting with the knowledge, the feelings not fully available just yet. You are helping me be closer to this moment and to you.
Mar 12, 2022·edited Mar 12, 2022Liked by Hal Walker
Ah the striving yep ✋ me me me ...
I've had more energy than a duracell bunny my whole life ... ( Coupled with a procrastinating sloth 😁 ..
Running on flight mode and I think fr my reading ADHD as well as an addict I've been a go getter and a go faster .. more college courses , university twice , various careers . Lived in 8 areas of the UK and ran about as a staff NUrse for several yrs . Oh whilst hiking for 5yrs and pushing my body up mountains when it didn't want to go . The CFS when did it start dunno but I can't run anymore , or walk beyond the garden .
This disease ( is it a disease ? ) Is the great teacher .... I've learnt how to sit for ages speaking to insects , look at a plant or tree for time , been in awe of a passing cloud and really feel what fresh air feels like .
When I was working ( running around on psychiatric wards with windows that would only open 5cm I dreamed to be living a more mindful life ..
Careful what u wish for girl ...
So, yep ' joy is an attitude ' ... And I get to choose ( doesn't always come so easy so need to work it ...
Mind u it never came so easy before I was always thinking something wasn't enough !
Peace is the space ...
🕊️
I'm grateful .
I've witnessed a lot of people far younger than me get CFS ... Needing to leave school , college ...
Maybe never knowing all the things I have .
My life has been soooo rich . Of course it has I packed a life time into 25 yrs ! 😁
Healing and hope live side by side .
One day we will all be healed . Maybe it will come faster than we think Nd I'll be looking back and really seeing all the gifts and joy I was given .
Whatever this day brings Were alive , breathing with a spirit and love in the heart 💓 I have a better life than many in this world right now .
Somehow, you manage to be honest about your pain without self-pity. That, in and of itself, is impressive. But on top of that, your writing is so real and so sweet that I want to read on and on. Thank you for the unvarnished look at a disease I don't know enough about. And for the positivity you manage to imbue it with.
I am still mourning the loss of no longer being able to work in over a year due to M.E. & other diagnosis'. Thank you for your emotional honesty. I was able to really understand the loss. I will try something different. I will just be. Thank you...
Hi Hal! Thank you for your work today. I needed to hear from someone to enjoy living in my body today. Today I looked in the mirror and was sad and disappointed with my body. I normally have lots of body love as I take care of my body and it serves me well. It gets me through life. Between the pandemic shut downs, health issues during the pandemic includind a kidney infection that wiped me out and had me sleeping and sick for months , caretaking 2 very ill relatives at the same time for 5.5 months with very little help, and now dealing with the aftereffects of the death of one of those relatives, my body has been neglected and looks it. Its gotten very weak from sitting so much during caretaking. I am trying to get back on track slowly. Thank you for reminding me to be grateful and to live in my body.
Striving is human nature, the hunger for purpose is strong. It sounds like you are trying to making peace with the flip side-mastering the art of surrender.
Mar 12, 2022·edited Mar 12, 2022Liked by Hal Walker
Wow. Thank you Hal. I am grateful for the tears. I need help sometimes letting them flow and your beautiful and vulnerable sharing helps the feelings move. Thanks for your honesty. For the affirmations. For the reminders. Sending love and healing prayers everyday (well most days, some days I get lost and forget…).
Mar 12, 2022·edited Mar 12, 2022Liked by Hal Walker
One thing I have always appreciated about you is that no matter how much wisdom you ooze you keep a bit of goofy in it. Thanks for the reminder that when striving compromises our life force & vitality, it's time to get more nature & nurture. xo
I feel you with the striving. I've always felt most alive when I am utterly absorbed with at least one project. I'm afraid I haven't been sitting with myself under trees lately (or ever). It's probably something I should be doing more often. Not sure what would happen ...
Once again, you’ve drawn me into your world, but this post was more raw; I could imagine living in your body (as much as a person without your challenges could). Your message is so important: Practice gratitude. Take time to smell the roses. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Repair past transgressions as much as possible so they don’t weigh you down.
You’ve spread so much joy with your words, music, and enthusiasm. I’d like to believe that all of that positive energy you’ve given to us will come back to you tenfold and allow for continued healing.
Sending ❤️
You have always been poetic in writing lyrics and now your honesty and expressiveness in your writing here still wows me. You are so loved, my friend.
Thanks for keeping it real, Hal, and for reminding me to sit under more trees. Sending love. ❤️
This is a beautiful, helpful piece of writing Hal. Your words are timed just right. Georg's father died this morning and we are sitting with the knowledge, the feelings not fully available just yet. You are helping me be closer to this moment and to you.
Ah the striving yep ✋ me me me ...
I've had more energy than a duracell bunny my whole life ... ( Coupled with a procrastinating sloth 😁 ..
Running on flight mode and I think fr my reading ADHD as well as an addict I've been a go getter and a go faster .. more college courses , university twice , various careers . Lived in 8 areas of the UK and ran about as a staff NUrse for several yrs . Oh whilst hiking for 5yrs and pushing my body up mountains when it didn't want to go . The CFS when did it start dunno but I can't run anymore , or walk beyond the garden .
This disease ( is it a disease ? ) Is the great teacher .... I've learnt how to sit for ages speaking to insects , look at a plant or tree for time , been in awe of a passing cloud and really feel what fresh air feels like .
When I was working ( running around on psychiatric wards with windows that would only open 5cm I dreamed to be living a more mindful life ..
Careful what u wish for girl ...
So, yep ' joy is an attitude ' ... And I get to choose ( doesn't always come so easy so need to work it ...
Mind u it never came so easy before I was always thinking something wasn't enough !
Peace is the space ...
🕊️
I'm grateful .
I've witnessed a lot of people far younger than me get CFS ... Needing to leave school , college ...
Maybe never knowing all the things I have .
My life has been soooo rich . Of course it has I packed a life time into 25 yrs ! 😁
Healing and hope live side by side .
One day we will all be healed . Maybe it will come faster than we think Nd I'll be looking back and really seeing all the gifts and joy I was given .
Whatever this day brings Were alive , breathing with a spirit and love in the heart 💓 I have a better life than many in this world right now .
Nice wheelchair ...your out in the garden !
I like the art is it painted ?
Mr Walker you've touched this being today ...
Somehow, you manage to be honest about your pain without self-pity. That, in and of itself, is impressive. But on top of that, your writing is so real and so sweet that I want to read on and on. Thank you for the unvarnished look at a disease I don't know enough about. And for the positivity you manage to imbue it with.
I am still mourning the loss of no longer being able to work in over a year due to M.E. & other diagnosis'. Thank you for your emotional honesty. I was able to really understand the loss. I will try something different. I will just be. Thank you...
Hi Hal! Thank you for your work today. I needed to hear from someone to enjoy living in my body today. Today I looked in the mirror and was sad and disappointed with my body. I normally have lots of body love as I take care of my body and it serves me well. It gets me through life. Between the pandemic shut downs, health issues during the pandemic includind a kidney infection that wiped me out and had me sleeping and sick for months , caretaking 2 very ill relatives at the same time for 5.5 months with very little help, and now dealing with the aftereffects of the death of one of those relatives, my body has been neglected and looks it. Its gotten very weak from sitting so much during caretaking. I am trying to get back on track slowly. Thank you for reminding me to be grateful and to live in my body.
Striving is human nature, the hunger for purpose is strong. It sounds like you are trying to making peace with the flip side-mastering the art of surrender.
We’re listening. Thank you for sharing. 💝
Sending love, light and strength, Nancy
Wow. Thank you Hal. I am grateful for the tears. I need help sometimes letting them flow and your beautiful and vulnerable sharing helps the feelings move. Thanks for your honesty. For the affirmations. For the reminders. Sending love and healing prayers everyday (well most days, some days I get lost and forget…).
Thank you Hal. Always touches my heart.
One thing I have always appreciated about you is that no matter how much wisdom you ooze you keep a bit of goofy in it. Thanks for the reminder that when striving compromises our life force & vitality, it's time to get more nature & nurture. xo
I feel you with the striving. I've always felt most alive when I am utterly absorbed with at least one project. I'm afraid I haven't been sitting with myself under trees lately (or ever). It's probably something I should be doing more often. Not sure what would happen ...
Love you, brother ...