Sending you gentle hugs and cheerleader waves from Germany. I have ME/CFS myself, but „only“ mild with a flare up right now to moderate. I know how hard it is when one does all the things right and still feel worse. I love how raw and honest this essay was from you. Keep going!
I too want to join the chorus of the grateful that even as you are in the hardest "class" you could have ever imagined you are still using your gifts and talents not only as your own therapeutic but to reach out to others.
This metaphor of being in a classroom has a universal value. Every adult has been in a classroom in their lives, with greater or lesser success. You are a teacher at heart and you have many students. Good teachers get up every day eager to learn themselves and find new and creative ways to share what they have learned with their students. I guess as you learn lessons and share them, you are being faithful to who your calling.
I haven't taken many opportunities in my busy life to stop and read your writing, but I am glad this one came across my inbox this morning.
Peace to you as you face this hard class. We are with you, and eager to learn.
I have been your cheerleader ever since I first heard you playing, oh so long ago. You have been on Unity Chapel of Light’s Prayer List for a long time, so the people in the Prayer Circle are your cheerleaders too. If you could calculate how many people are out there rooting for you, it would be amazing! I bet you could fill a stadium! And all the people whose lives you have touched, even if they don’t know your situation, have fond feelings for you!! The children you have inspired carry those memories into adulthood. You are surrounded by love, Hal Walker!! I am glad you are able to reach out here. Your words matter. Your life matters. ♥️♥️♥️Hal♥️♥️♥️
“Microjoys don't change the truth of loss or make grief any more convenient, but they allow us to temporarily touch joy, keeping us buoyed and moving forward, one moment at a time.”
My phone is 3038759446 text me a photo, full length, looking into the camara and I’ll put you on my quantum healing machine. In the meantime here’s some energy
Thanks for this honest and poignant writing. I wish you also had that easy, lite, fun class to balance this hard, all encompassing class, out. Cool that your friend Chris Martin set you up with some tudors. Ellie bought a used record player from a garage sale recently and one of the few vinyls she has is an older Coldplay one, we were just talking about how you’re friends with Chris. I hope the breathing and TM help. Xox
Hal, it is unfathomable that someone who brings such joy into the world should be experiencing so much sorrow and pain. I hesitate to comment for fear of saying something lame or insincere sounding. I don't know how to be of support but I do listen and pray. I'm here if there's anything I can do for you. With love.
You have a huge team that is sending love and like me, hugs and caring loving thoughts. I am sorry that you have been chosen for this class. It is good to know you have been finding some new ways to cope.
I really don’t know what to say, Hal, but I feel that I should say something. To begin with, your unedited piece is just fine. A little rough in places, but perfectly understandable. Perfection is the enemy of getting anything done (I know this from personal experience). I’m sorry that you’re going through this, and I certainly hope that you can graduate someday. Breathing and meditation are good for anyone (says the guy who doesn’t practice them very often). Ironically, I probably won’t practice them much until I face some huge setback myself.
You did it! And it is exactly as it could/should be. Thank you for sharing! Maybe a live Zoom for 15 min would be a good way to connect with folk and your readers...? :)
Sending you gentle hugs and cheerleader waves from Germany. I have ME/CFS myself, but „only“ mild with a flare up right now to moderate. I know how hard it is when one does all the things right and still feel worse. I love how raw and honest this essay was from you. Keep going!
HI Julia! I just subscribed. I'm glad to meet you. Yes... doing everything right and still feeling worse is maddening. Thank you. H
Thank you so much for subscribing! Do you feel at least a tiny bit better today?
I woke up a little bit more hopeful today. thanks!
That is great to hear. I find that hope often comes first and then the rest of it catches up.
Hi Hal,
I know that we haven't talked in a long time.
I too want to join the chorus of the grateful that even as you are in the hardest "class" you could have ever imagined you are still using your gifts and talents not only as your own therapeutic but to reach out to others.
This metaphor of being in a classroom has a universal value. Every adult has been in a classroom in their lives, with greater or lesser success. You are a teacher at heart and you have many students. Good teachers get up every day eager to learn themselves and find new and creative ways to share what they have learned with their students. I guess as you learn lessons and share them, you are being faithful to who your calling.
I haven't taken many opportunities in my busy life to stop and read your writing, but I am glad this one came across my inbox this morning.
Peace to you as you face this hard class. We are with you, and eager to learn.
Rick
Hi Rick. Your comment means alot to me. Thank you so much, neighbor. I'm looking forward to checking out your Substack. H
I have been your cheerleader ever since I first heard you playing, oh so long ago. You have been on Unity Chapel of Light’s Prayer List for a long time, so the people in the Prayer Circle are your cheerleaders too. If you could calculate how many people are out there rooting for you, it would be amazing! I bet you could fill a stadium! And all the people whose lives you have touched, even if they don’t know your situation, have fond feelings for you!! The children you have inspired carry those memories into adulthood. You are surrounded by love, Hal Walker!! I am glad you are able to reach out here. Your words matter. Your life matters. ♥️♥️♥️Hal♥️♥️♥️
Thank you so much, Carol. I appreciate these words. ❤️ H
and I hope it doesn’t sound like “toxic positivity because 😝
“Microjoys don't change the truth of loss or make grief any more convenient, but they allow us to temporarily touch joy, keeping us buoyed and moving forward, one moment at a time.”
Damn. I would give anything to march into the principal’s office and get you out of that class.
I would definitely choose you to go to the principal's office for me. ❤️
I would definitely choose you to go to the principal's office for me. ❤️
My phone is 3038759446 text me a photo, full length, looking into the camara and I’ll put you on my quantum healing machine. In the meantime here’s some energy
Thanks Scott. Will do. H
I gave you an A+ in that damn class. Also an A+ as a teacher.
Sending love and sexy, flying, inspired Cheers.
Thanks so much, Jim. I love those cheers. :)
Hi Hal,
Thanks for this honest and poignant writing. I wish you also had that easy, lite, fun class to balance this hard, all encompassing class, out. Cool that your friend Chris Martin set you up with some tudors. Ellie bought a used record player from a garage sale recently and one of the few vinyls she has is an older Coldplay one, we were just talking about how you’re friends with Chris. I hope the breathing and TM help. Xox
Thank you, Isabel. Hello to Ellie and her new record player. I'm already enjoying the TM. :)
Love you back, neighbor! While I recognize that you are in the hard class, you are using your education there to teach us. Thank you ❤️
Thank you, neighbor. I enjoy running into you at the farmer's market. H
Hal, it is unfathomable that someone who brings such joy into the world should be experiencing so much sorrow and pain. I hesitate to comment for fear of saying something lame or insincere sounding. I don't know how to be of support but I do listen and pray. I'm here if there's anything I can do for you. With love.
Thank you, Jen. One of the things I miss the most is Thursday nights with the Fallow Time Folk Orchestra. Those were some good times. ❤️
Me too, Hal. I love making music with you.
You have a huge team that is sending love and like me, hugs and caring loving thoughts. I am sorry that you have been chosen for this class. It is good to know you have been finding some new ways to cope.
Sending you the encouragement you asked for. Your words really help me and sure they help others too, in this hard class.
Thank you, Sharon. We're not alone.
I really don’t know what to say, Hal, but I feel that I should say something. To begin with, your unedited piece is just fine. A little rough in places, but perfectly understandable. Perfection is the enemy of getting anything done (I know this from personal experience). I’m sorry that you’re going through this, and I certainly hope that you can graduate someday. Breathing and meditation are good for anyone (says the guy who doesn’t practice them very often). Ironically, I probably won’t practice them much until I face some huge setback myself.
You aren’t dead yet... keep on keeping on!
Thank you Howard.
Cheerleading you from England, Hal, always. Your words are powerful, you are powerful, and that transcends everything. ✨
You did it! And it is exactly as it could/should be. Thank you for sharing! Maybe a live Zoom for 15 min would be a good way to connect with folk and your readers...? :)
That’s an interesting idea, Peppur. Thanks