Sending well wishes and healing vibes your way. I still draw inspiration from your wise counsel and am grateful our paths crossed - even if for a brief time.
Oh, Gary. A move in addition to regaining your strength is a lot, but no doubt worth the effort for you to be in close proximity to the kind of care you want. Onward, indeed! Sending you determination, resilience, and the power of community.
Oof! That's quite a tope, Gary, and I am glad you landed in a top-notch rehab center. But then to add selling the San Miguel house and moving back to the states.... Wow. Life certainly is an adventure, whether we want that or not. I'm just glad you got the help you needed and you're on the mend, relearning those essentials like balance that we do take for granted (until we don't have them). May the work of rehab continue well, may the house in San Miguel sell in a good way, and may you find a happy place to land there in Henderson so you can continue to write and reflect. Blessings to you and your family!
The healing mantra that I regularly chant invokes the power of Shiva in his role as healer, says something to the effect of "...may the fragrance of HIs breath bring life-revitalizing energy to all..." ~ and so I wish the same for you. Namaste, Gary.
Gary. Some how I had missed your first post regarding this new paradigm. I'm sorry to hear of your travails, but happy to hear you are recovering and rehabbing, cared for by family and health professionals.
I pray for continued progress regaining strength and adapting to this new you.
I was wondering how you have been my friend. I’m glad you have found such a supportive place and while I know this move can feel like a lot, you know it’s in the small steps! You got this! We all are here cheering you on and sending you love and support! ❤️
I am still determined to do that interview with you. I’ll be getting out of here (rehab) this coming Tuesday and once I get settled in at a new location I will take a look at possibiiity renewed.
What an adventure you're in the midst of! Your good spirits and calm resolve are an example for us all. It's good to read about a medical facility offering such supportive care. Will be here reading along with you. Best wishes, Gary.
Thanks, Trevy. Yes, a new adventure where I can continue to learn, understand and appreciate the nuances of our lives in the midst of changes, planned and unplanned. My tagline for many years was
”Change is inevitable. Plan carefully.”
So when our plans do not materialize as we had hoped, we adjust, adapt and revise the plan going forward, and yes one step at a time. Good help is a gift. And you have this right too, about Spirit. Dr Karl Menninger of Topeka clinic fame used to ask each of his patients being discharged, “How’s your Spirit?” Back story on “spirit” is real meaning of the word, which comes from Greek ψυχή (psyche) which translated correctly is soul.
In these situations “a smooth move” has several meanings! We move toward what we think about. The power of vision and focus are often underestimated. Glad to include you in my redefined 1%. See my recent Note on people in my circle/tribe/community here. Have a happy, healthy new year. How is it possible we’re already in the second half of January. Doesn’t matter. What matters is that we are here. Cheers to you, my friend.
Ah well, the best laid plans sometimes get diverted by unexpected changes so we do the best we can to adjust, adapt and revise the plan.
I appreciate you, your good thoughts, your great stories and what you bring to this community of common concerns. Glad to include you in my redefined 1%. See my recent Note on the people I connect with here.
I am voting for this: "practical, hopeful, and excited." Life is whar we make of it, even the undesirable parts. If someone gives you garbage, make fertilizer.
Thanks for your good wishes, heartfelt and grateful. You take care too!
Hi Gary, even when challenged by health issues you remain a voice of optimism, which makes you a rare treasure for all of us in times where people in more fortunate situations than you lose all hope. I wish you will recover well and that the logistics of your move will go smoothly - one step at a time.
Msny thanks, Alexander. It’s a good test and time to practice what I “preach” about making the most and best of who we are, whatever the conditions, And yes to one step at a time, eating the elephant one spoonful at.a time. Paying attention to details and taking a creative approach to solving problems, turning them into opportunities.
Prayers for continued healing on this journey.
Hello Gary, sending my best to you as a stranger to another with common humanity. We must treasure every day. J
Gary,
Sending well wishes and healing vibes your way. I still draw inspiration from your wise counsel and am grateful our paths crossed - even if for a brief time.
Be well.
Oh, Gary. A move in addition to regaining your strength is a lot, but no doubt worth the effort for you to be in close proximity to the kind of care you want. Onward, indeed! Sending you determination, resilience, and the power of community.
Thanks, Elizabeth. I am accepting your gifts of determination, resilience and the power of community. What a difference those make!
Time is a gift too and we’re grateful for that. No need to rush right now.
Oof! That's quite a tope, Gary, and I am glad you landed in a top-notch rehab center. But then to add selling the San Miguel house and moving back to the states.... Wow. Life certainly is an adventure, whether we want that or not. I'm just glad you got the help you needed and you're on the mend, relearning those essentials like balance that we do take for granted (until we don't have them). May the work of rehab continue well, may the house in San Miguel sell in a good way, and may you find a happy place to land there in Henderson so you can continue to write and reflect. Blessings to you and your family!
The healing mantra that I regularly chant invokes the power of Shiva in his role as healer, says something to the effect of "...may the fragrance of HIs breath bring life-revitalizing energy to all..." ~ and so I wish the same for you. Namaste, Gary.
Gary. Some how I had missed your first post regarding this new paradigm. I'm sorry to hear of your travails, but happy to hear you are recovering and rehabbing, cared for by family and health professionals.
I pray for continued progress regaining strength and adapting to this new you.
Kathleen
Much appreciated, Craig. You are in my redefined 1%. See my recent Note.
I was wondering how you have been my friend. I’m glad you have found such a supportive place and while I know this move can feel like a lot, you know it’s in the small steps! You got this! We all are here cheering you on and sending you love and support! ❤️
You would know all of this better than most.
I am still determined to do that interview with you. I’ll be getting out of here (rehab) this coming Tuesday and once I get settled in at a new location I will take a look at possibiiity renewed.
No worries or rush. Your health is most important but when you’re ready I look forward to chatting and connecting.
What an adventure you're in the midst of! Your good spirits and calm resolve are an example for us all. It's good to read about a medical facility offering such supportive care. Will be here reading along with you. Best wishes, Gary.
Thanks, Trevy. Yes, a new adventure where I can continue to learn, understand and appreciate the nuances of our lives in the midst of changes, planned and unplanned. My tagline for many years was
”Change is inevitable. Plan carefully.”
So when our plans do not materialize as we had hoped, we adjust, adapt and revise the plan going forward, and yes one step at a time. Good help is a gift. And you have this right too, about Spirit. Dr Karl Menninger of Topeka clinic fame used to ask each of his patients being discharged, “How’s your Spirit?” Back story on “spirit” is real meaning of the word, which comes from Greek ψυχή (psyche) which translated correctly is soul.
I love that ❤️
Loving kindness headed your way.
Oh my, Gary! I'm sorry you've been experiencing this. Sending you all my love and well wishes in your recovery.
🙏🏼
Thanks for the update, Gary! I’m so glad to hear you’re not feeling rushed and seeing time as a gift. And I’m grateful you’re getting top-notch care.
May all the steps and move that come be smooth and unhurried and may you move toward wellness.
In these situations “a smooth move” has several meanings! We move toward what we think about. The power of vision and focus are often underestimated. Glad to include you in my redefined 1%. See my recent Note on people in my circle/tribe/community here. Have a happy, healthy new year. How is it possible we’re already in the second half of January. Doesn’t matter. What matters is that we are here. Cheers to you, my friend.
That line—we move toward what we think about—is so profound and true. Thank you for the reminder put so succinctly.
Cheers back at you, my friend. Delighted to be part of your circle.
"...get our house in San Miguel on the market and sold ASAP, sell our car in Mexico, arrange for movers to ship all our stuff here..."
I'm sorry to hear this, Gary, and hope everything goes as smoothly as possible for you.
Warm wishes to you, Kristin
Ah well, the best laid plans sometimes get diverted by unexpected changes so we do the best we can to adjust, adapt and revise the plan.
I appreciate you, your good thoughts, your great stories and what you bring to this community of common concerns. Glad to include you in my redefined 1%. See my recent Note on the people I connect with here.
I am voting for this: "practical, hopeful, and excited." Life is whar we make of it, even the undesirable parts. If someone gives you garbage, make fertilizer.
Thanks for your good wishes, heartfelt and grateful. You take care too!
Hi Gary, even when challenged by health issues you remain a voice of optimism, which makes you a rare treasure for all of us in times where people in more fortunate situations than you lose all hope. I wish you will recover well and that the logistics of your move will go smoothly - one step at a time.
Msny thanks, Alexander. It’s a good test and time to practice what I “preach” about making the most and best of who we are, whatever the conditions, And yes to one step at a time, eating the elephant one spoonful at.a time. Paying attention to details and taking a creative approach to solving problems, turning them into opportunities.