Remembering Harold
Harold Walker (1933 – 2019) was board member and mentor at Globalizm Inc., and an enthusiastic participant at our Globalite Cafe video meetups to discuss humanitarian topics. Harold insisted that we see must see things as they are, without being clouded by our unconscious biases. Interactions with him were always enriched by the vast research he had done into theosophy, philosophy, and through translating and reading Sanskrit Vedic and Buddhist texts. He always had interesting stories to tell from his very interesting life. He was also an entrepreneur and pioneered surfboard blank business. Here are a few Harold Walker Stories he shared on Globalizm.org.
Harold also introduced his lovely and talented daughter Aubrey to Globalizm. Aubrey would like to share the following thoughts with us today:
My father possessed so many character traits I aspire to emulate. For this remembrance I think best to choose one. Father’s frank honesty I often reflect on with admiration. Through his truthful expression of heart and intellect, a freedom of expression and closeness of spirit would come upon me bringing laughter and profound closeness. This honesty allowed for relationships to go beyond the superficial and reach below the surface of a person’s heart bringing much joy. For this among many other qualities my father bestowed upon me I am truly grateful.
In loving memory,
Daughter Aubrey
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As I remember Harold, he was all grey head on green shoulders, combining wisdom with a young energy and an honest sharp, enquiring mind. He did not hesitate to give in charity and push back where we erred. He contributed a lot to Globalizm projects as one of its most influential members. He trod the path of service in love and I found his energy incredible for his age. I found our limited interactions educative as he was erudite. I was impressed the first time I heard of him teaching an Indian Sanskrit 😀 Happy to have shared an orbit or two with him!
I met Harold quite randomly through an ad he had posted in the newspaper “Come Learn Sanskrit”! I had been yearning to learn this ancient language and I contacted the poster, least expecting a westerner with so much passion for the language, and more importantly deciphering what is. Harold became a friend and mentor, and I enjoyed debating with him. He was always kind, positive, respectful of everyone around him. He spoke lovingly of his wife Mickey, son Joe and daughter Aubrey who I have been happy to acquaint with as well.
I wanted to share a post from 2015 that I shared with Globalites:
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I spoke to Harold Walker this morning and he said – “Arch, I don’t know what it is but I don’t feel my age. I just feel great! It might be the cell food but its more likely because of my studies and the way I do it. Its really an adventure”. (Harold was referring to his passion for Sanskrit and translating ancient writings to determine their authentic meaning.)
I said – “May I insert that may be our Globalite Cafes contribute to your youthfulness too?!” And Harold said, “Oh Arch – I was so overwhelmed by all the nice things people were saying about me. I didn’t know people thought much of me. …. I love our cafes and we should do them more often.”
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I hope we can restart our cafes and resume our deep discussions about matters larger than any one of us, larger than life.