With love I thank you for laying a path in a space we all must pass through. Being human is a gift. We accept our fragility and our strength. God will not leave you.

Thank you for once again allowing us to journey with you through this, and contemplate how we each approach life. Whatever time we have, we should make the most of it. Continued prayers for you and your family.

Dear Michael, you are such an example of a life well lived that continues to be giving. What an example to all of us. You ask such poignant questions that all of us should be asking - is what I came here to contribute released into the world? Am I using my gifts and talents to make the world a better place? How many more questions do I need to be asking? You are here to show us the way. Thank you for your courage, strength and beautiful sharing of your wisdom. You are loved.
Betsy

This is one of the most powerful posts I read from you yet. Thank you. Sending all my prayers for more joyful days ahead. 💕

Michael,
Thank you for your gifts. Keep them coming.

Dear Michael,
If there was a machine that could read a heart the way an MRI reads a brain, I could imagine hundreds of them lighting up all around your network as your passages are read each time. With each entry, your words multiply your amazing spirit to each reader, allowing each of us, in being with you, to be inspired to be more present, more brave, and to penetrate the obstacles that keep us each from seeing opportunities for love and optimism in our own journeys. May you also draw from this collective light you've sparked, for strength and realization that you've given so much to so many. Bless you and your family as you navigate new paths and hold tight to the present.

Dear Michael, I've been reading your notes, "following along" as you walk your path. Each time, I hold you in The Light, and send Reiki healing energy to you—as I am doing now.
Thank you for your words, your gifts. With your other friends, I say, "Your ability to be present and intentional has pushed me to do the same in my life and ask it of others." May you continue to find deep joy where you least expect it.
Peace & Love, Barbara

If reduced facility with language is a likely next turn, now is the time to step forward and put it words what has been in my heart often as I've read your posts.

Thank you, Michael, for offering a kind of eldership to me for several years.

I thought of you in the past as "former student". I realize as I ponder this latest turn and reach out to you in spirit across the miles that these years of reading your posts have forged a very different identity in my mind. I've greatly admired your ability to surf the wave of life/soul wherever and however it moves. I've wondered often, to put things in a different metaphor, if I can walk with equal poise and spirit the path along the abyss you've been hiking for several years now.

And each time I ask myself that question I am reminded that I already walk that path now, it's just that it's easy to live in uncomprehending denial when there's no immediate threats visible.

Tonight I shared with my 10 year son a couple of lines from your post and we sat side-by-side in a very precious moment of drinking in the sweetness of "together, now". I've had a number of experiences like that reading your posts. Thank you for facilitating these and for the accumulated awakening that they add up to for me and I imagine many who read these posts.

There is a sweet spot of rootedness in delicious present time and space, while turning an open face to the ever-encroaching reality beyond that you so often seem to speak from. Grateful for your mentoring us in finding that spot, Michael.

Dear Michael, you are such a gift. I am crying with you, but also feeling so much joy for you. Words are somehow not enough. Sending you my love 💜and as always my prayers 🙏.

Michael, you have companioned me these last years as I wrote about my own health issues (not so daunting as yours but also putting my mortality boldly in my path) and about the ecological crises we face together. Your courage, wit, wisdom, and honesty light the path for me and for many like me. Whether you live long or short, these gifts you have given will be remembered with gratitude and love.