If April showers bring May flowers you are due for an abundant garden. I’m sorry for your struggles. And I’m so grateful for your stories and music. I’m very silent on tech platforms, but I listen to you.
Thanks Hal, for your honesty. “He did not say: You will not be troubled, you will not be belabored, you will not be disquieted; but he said: You will not be overcome.” — Julian of Norwich
Hal, I love this space. I have been thinking about you and listening to your silence. You are seriously shedding a skin here. We all do continuously in our own ways, within our own time. Maybe we all need to be brought to our knees to be thankful, for what this new Spring, will eventually bring. A song for you -https://www.facebook.com/toddburge/videos/first-day-of-spring-burge-obrien-and-malone/578315326007342/. Peace and Love - Todd
You can get a better look at it in the video link below. It is sitting behind him. He would run his fingers along those "sticks" at the top. It's hard for me to imagine that you haven't heard his playing. He recorded with many greats. From Ray Charles to John Prine and beyond. He played on Drift Away by Dobie Grey and Jolene by Dollie Pardon... . Kenny had a unique hand drum technic. On a lot of my music he would play with his hands behind a full kit. Here's an example. https://youtu.be/OF5XdmTku8Q and here is that percussive contraption mentioned above. A better look anyways. https://youtu.be/k8kVNdBcG0s?t=692
Your creativity is a gift to the world. Your candor is refreshing in a world that expects brand or on target messaging. Keep it real, Hal and you will find your next wave of wonder.
Keep going with Substack, Hal. You’re a storyteller. Your writing is deeply absorbing and I find myself scrolling and scrolling (ay me for the days of using the word page-turning). You’ve got this.
Hal, I’m so sorry to hear about your recent life changes. As always, I appreciate your honesty and humility. Please know that although I may not comment or click the “like” button, I do read and watch. I hope you find the balance and peace you’re seeking. ❤️
The main thing that m.e / CFS teaches me is I'm alone .... Me myself and I ..
It's a great huge mountain of spiritual growth with a desert of meeting myself coming ... There's no mirages or camels . I get shown this is my path to healing ...to be taken out of society .
I've lived a life of playing the clown and feyning attention .... Look at meeeeee.
I'd dance on the highest podium, drink the most booze and was always the one creating a little more fun than the situation called for .... Emma ' where's the thrill ' Jones .
And then .......it stopped .
Stopped .
Silence .
No distractions , no moving about , no achieving , performing or fun. No family .
No hiking , no cycling no running ..
Just me , myself and ....I .
I started using media waaaay over the top .... Until I realised it was now my new addiction . Not able to modify in my other 12 step programmes ... I found MAA yep there is a 12 step programme for media !
Having the tools and the people before me I started to surrender and put boundaries around.my use ..
I've let go of 7 platforms and I don't miss any off them . Compare and despair had become my companion using what I was disappearing into only to come back out and think my life.was even bleaker ...
I don't think spiritually evolved people live on face book 😂
What happens in the space .... Well a journey of self love .... The most foreign thing for me ... To let a higher power show me what it means to really become whole ...
We all need a break from socials from time to time. I did one back in December. Love the backstory the way you told it. Rooting for you! Take as long as you need and we’ll be right here when you get back :)
It is way too easy to get hooked on habits. Good that you are taking a break. I tried TikTok but it was too complicated for me. I liked your “This Moment in Music” and I appreciate your stories here. I have your albums on my Walkman and your music often accompanies me and my dog on our daily walk. Sending you love and positive vibes.
If April showers bring May flowers you are due for an abundant garden. I’m sorry for your struggles. And I’m so grateful for your stories and music. I’m very silent on tech platforms, but I listen to you.
thank you for listening, Carol. :)
Thanks Hal, for your honesty. “He did not say: You will not be troubled, you will not be belabored, you will not be disquieted; but he said: You will not be overcome.” — Julian of Norwich
I see you've become a fan of Julian of Norwich. You and me both mom... All will be well. All manner of things...
Mom, I love that quote!! Thanks for sharing ...
Hal, I love this space. I have been thinking about you and listening to your silence. You are seriously shedding a skin here. We all do continuously in our own ways, within our own time. Maybe we all need to be brought to our knees to be thankful, for what this new Spring, will eventually bring. A song for you -https://www.facebook.com/toddburge/videos/first-day-of-spring-burge-obrien-and-malone/578315326007342/. Peace and Love - Todd
Great song, Todd. That looks quite fun. What's that wooden thing!? Thanks for the kind words. H
You can get a better look at it in the video link below. It is sitting behind him. He would run his fingers along those "sticks" at the top. It's hard for me to imagine that you haven't heard his playing. He recorded with many greats. From Ray Charles to John Prine and beyond. He played on Drift Away by Dobie Grey and Jolene by Dollie Pardon... . Kenny had a unique hand drum technic. On a lot of my music he would play with his hands behind a full kit. Here's an example. https://youtu.be/OF5XdmTku8Q and here is that percussive contraption mentioned above. A better look anyways. https://youtu.be/k8kVNdBcG0s?t=692
Unfortunately, Kenny passed about 7 months ago. He created a lot of joy in this world.
Thank you Hal. Sending love.
Thanks Trish.
I had a play with Tiktok a few weeks ago. I'd like to return to it but I'm not sure about the commitment to post daily to get traction
Yes. It seems like a very difficult platform to get started on right now... Long term commitment is what it takes...
Your creativity is a gift to the world. Your candor is refreshing in a world that expects brand or on target messaging. Keep it real, Hal and you will find your next wave of wonder.
Thanks Jenn. :) Maybe the wave of wonder is already here and I hadn't noticed it.
Keep going with Substack, Hal. You’re a storyteller. Your writing is deeply absorbing and I find myself scrolling and scrolling (ay me for the days of using the word page-turning). You’ve got this.
Thanks so much for your encouragement, Elle. I look forward to checking out your page. H
Hal, I’m so sorry to hear about your recent life changes. As always, I appreciate your honesty and humility. Please know that although I may not comment or click the “like” button, I do read and watch. I hope you find the balance and peace you’re seeking. ❤️
Thank you so much. Suzanne.
Thanks for sharing :)
The main thing that m.e / CFS teaches me is I'm alone .... Me myself and I ..
It's a great huge mountain of spiritual growth with a desert of meeting myself coming ... There's no mirages or camels . I get shown this is my path to healing ...to be taken out of society .
I've lived a life of playing the clown and feyning attention .... Look at meeeeee.
I'd dance on the highest podium, drink the most booze and was always the one creating a little more fun than the situation called for .... Emma ' where's the thrill ' Jones .
And then .......it stopped .
Stopped .
Silence .
No distractions , no moving about , no achieving , performing or fun. No family .
No hiking , no cycling no running ..
Just me , myself and ....I .
I started using media waaaay over the top .... Until I realised it was now my new addiction . Not able to modify in my other 12 step programmes ... I found MAA yep there is a 12 step programme for media !
Having the tools and the people before me I started to surrender and put boundaries around.my use ..
I've let go of 7 platforms and I don't miss any off them . Compare and despair had become my companion using what I was disappearing into only to come back out and think my life.was even bleaker ...
I don't think spiritually evolved people live on face book 😂
What happens in the space .... Well a journey of self love .... The most foreign thing for me ... To let a higher power show me what it means to really become whole ...
How else could it be .....
Facebook……’A journey of self-love’…….wow, I get it.
We all need a break from socials from time to time. I did one back in December. Love the backstory the way you told it. Rooting for you! Take as long as you need and we’ll be right here when you get back :)
It is way too easy to get hooked on habits. Good that you are taking a break. I tried TikTok but it was too complicated for me. I liked your “This Moment in Music” and I appreciate your stories here. I have your albums on my Walkman and your music often accompanies me and my dog on our daily walk. Sending you love and positive vibes.
Thanks for the honest and real post, Hal. Feel free to call or text anytime.
You are responding in the way you need to right now — trust it. You will be better on the other side of this for it. Thinking of you.
Thanks for sharing all your talent, your joy, your sorrow, and your love for humanity. You are a rare, good person.
I'm starting to understand the power of weighing and measuring ... it applies to so much more than food ...