12 May 2020

HK heartbeat :: week #965

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This week's heartbeat is delivered with
trust that I will get the support I need.

[Originally posted on 30 October 2003}

There's nothing quite like spending 7 days
flat on my back to reflect on where I'm at.

2 short years ago I launched what later became
heartbeat when published my first email newsletter.

4 short years ago, I discovered during back surgery
that there are complications with my spinal nerve.

In the absence of pain, I have slipped into old
habits of long hours without breaks at my computer.

I'd love to say this is the cause of the jammed
vertebrae that are giving me the current problems.

A more honest answer is that I have been suppressing
fears and anxieties and unwilling to risk rejection.

These fears cover the full range of business, personal, social
and, until last week, I was able to convince myself I was free.

This week I'm looking a little deeper and trusting a few
close friends to share my struggles release some old beliefs.

Trying out new behavior is a little like getting exercise
after a long period of laziness - it's bound to hurt a bit.

Lessons learned have to be put into practise before
they can be fully integrated into being who I really am.

I am grateful for the support I have been receiving
and the rewards of being willing to risk vulnerability.

Who do you turn to for support?

Naturally,

Founder
HK heartbeat

"The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just." Abraham Lincoln

Listen to your own heartbeat.

Serving Hong Kong since 2001 ... naturally

Covid-19 Notice

We continue to follow public health guidelines.

For the first time since 2001, the calendar is suspended.

The personal newsletter is now complimentary until further notice.

I will continue recycling 2003 essays while updating the directory.

Take a deep breath for someone who can't breathe now.

PS - This issue is delivered with my compliments

News and notes

Support our social heroes with your time and dollars.

Mind HK invites you to participate in a new survey about mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Impact HK hosts an information session for volunteers interested to help the homeless in Hong Kong.

Fundraising efforts are underway to continue the 20-year campaign for a Central pedestrian zone.

Gary at Oceans Asia has an update on soiled masks landing on beaches and hiking trails.

Purchase from local businesses providing home delivery services.

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Public Health Announcement

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With effect 23 March 2020, all calendar updates are suspended until further notice.

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Our intent is to continue providing urgent and trusted medical advice, reliable wellness information, personal care advice, mental health support and innovative opportunities to support each other as individuals and businesses so we emerge from the following months even stronger and closer and more resilient than we are right now.

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