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H2O Man

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37. I can relate.

Sat Apr 16, 2022, 03:43 PM

Apr 2022

I am Irish by nature, and thus can relate to Yeats' line, "“Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy.” By no coincidence, my entire family consists of Irish-Americans primarily. I have the ability to identify the worst of things, including really good things. Maybe especially really good things.

Rubin was my good friend for 40+ years before he died. Before Bob Dylan ever heard of Rubin. And I remember the post-Dylan phase, when Rubin was spending much of his time isolated, usually in solitary, but also Vroom. Or alone in his cell, thinking he would die a convicted killer in prison. I have the most intense and moving letters from him during that time. But he decided to train his mind, just as he trained his body when he was a boxer.

The letters continued, and I was able to add my efforts with his lawyers, as Rubin transformed himself. And when he got out, he told me, "If I can do it, anyone can!"

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Thank you for sharing your... 2naSalit Apr 2022 #4

To be accurate, H2O Man Apr 2022 #7

I can relate. 2naSalit Apr 2022 #9

One day, years ago, H2O Man Apr 2022 #13

I like that too! 2naSalit Apr 2022 #14

Thank you, H20 Man, cilla4progress Apr 2022 #3

Thanks! H2O Man Apr 2022 #5

Lovely. cilla4progress Apr 2022 #6

I try to find H2O Man Apr 2022 #10

Thanks👍🏼 spanone Apr 2022 #8

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2022 #11

For me getting outside and walking around is the only remedy for depression that works Walleye Apr 2022 #12

Thank you, my Friend! H2O Man Apr 2022 #15

I never heard that teaching about the smallest birds. Pretty cool Walleye Apr 2022 #16

In a time of social H2O Man Apr 2022 #19

There is a Buddhist practice called a "walking meditation." Thank you for sharing yours. Peace 💕 Hekate Apr 2022 #17

Peace! H2O Man Apr 2022 #21

Sir ggma Apr 2022 #26

Rubin was a very wise man. panader0 Apr 2022 #18

It's raining pretty good here, H2O Man Apr 2022 #22

This is why I live to hike. Thank you for your beautiful livetohike Apr 2022 #20

In trying to find H2O Man Apr 2022 #23

That's a great idea! n/t livetohike Apr 2022 #24

Thanks for the reminder Saoirse9 Apr 2022 #25

Right. H2O Man Apr 2022 #27

Your OPs so often paint a lovely picture. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #28

Thanks Bob! H2O Man Apr 2022 #32

Great post tiredtoo Apr 2022 #29

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2022 #33

Struggling mightily. I used to know peace, but can't do it at this time. I fear for the planet, Evolve Dammit Apr 2022 #30

I hear you! H2O Man Apr 2022 #34

Thank you. Problem is when I go inside I find the angst is engrained. Family tragedies, going back Evolve Dammit Apr 2022 #36

I can relate. H2O Man Apr 2022 #37

That is truly inspirational. I played Dylan's song a lot, and I always had so many questions about Evolve Dammit Apr 2022 #40

It's a great song. H2O Man Apr 2022 #45

You need to get this to a publisher. Seriously. This is vital history and you have the info. Evolve Dammit Apr 2022 #47

An Excellent Step Away Me. Apr 2022 #31

I can relate ...... H2O Man Apr 2022 #35

Thanks H2O Man - wise words. Stillness and nature go hand in hand. Peace. c-rational Apr 2022 #38

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2022 #39

Your post reminds me of how I would go for walks at a park with over a hundred geese. XacerbatedDem Apr 2022 #41

Beautiful! H2O Man Apr 2022 #43

And thank you for your post. XacerbatedDem Apr 2022 #46

Peace to You and Yours, H2O Man. Kid Berwyn Apr 2022 #42

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2022 #44