Bass Akwards

Hey, gang! Welcome to my life – where anything is possible and nothing is as it seems. I’m Freedom and I’ll be your host, coming at you from within the depths of Geistopia. 

DOC: Velcum To My Life ees a prochect, un experiment in Life unt ART. A living storyboard, if you will. Its premise ees zat life ees experiential, unt zat you can, unt do, experience ze life you choose. It ees based on Ze Veel of Life unt Ze ARTs for Ze New Millennium as life building tools. Ja, it’s true! 

WALT: Welcome to my Life is a Geist…House Players Production, in association with the Center for Creative Inspirationalism. JustUs Productions, the parent company, would like to give a ‘Shout-Out’ to the following for their ongoing, and oft-times unknowing, inspiration and support:

Princess Cuddlebug

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F’n Bob

The Entire Putt-Putt-Putter Clan

The Warden

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Professor Siggy Chong

Sparky Wentz-eclaus

The VanMan and General Ralph Glossop, and Craze (may they R.I.P.)

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 Looch

BJ & The Bull

Ace

Bert-On

The Baker of the Cornbread

Andy Pandy

The Mudder

Wilson

Zason

St. Diane & You (5)

Brother John & Sister Jen

The Bee Man

Spooky Queen

Boom-Boom Snuffbox

The Nameless One

Tim-Bo

The Mayor & The Turkey Man

The Rox

PDT

Sir Richard Slouch

The Wix-ians

The Socialite

The Village of Idiots

Piz-Niffer

Dancing Queen

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Chicken Witch

Dick Pointer

Soup, the Son

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Baby-Mama Rabbit

Wisconsin Belle

The Babes

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It is…Sunday, July 7, Two-Thousand and Twenty-More. Time...Regaining

Theme – Faith

Lesson – Hang in There

Observation – Sometimes the Opposite of What we want Will Get Us What We Want

The Post

 I feel like I may have used this same title some time ago...but such is life.

This was such a very intriguing week. When it started I was kind of lost and just trying to figure out how to make something out of what I had been handed. If you have been following along you know that I was thrown quite a curve ball at the end of last week.

[Or do you? I can't remember writing about it.]

Anyway, as last week was coming to a close - and I was actually on my way to being balanced financially [for at least a moment] - The Rocket stopped working. More accurately - It stopped while working. There was an issue with the ignition switch and broke/stuck while the car was running. I wasn't able to shut it off without disconnecting the battery and pulling the fuse for the fuel pump.

When it happened I was so unsure of how things would play out. The issue was a recall issue and so it had to go to a dealer. Of course, it stopped working on a Saturday, so I had to wait to Monday to even call to get it scheduled. I didn't know when they would be able to get it in and no clue when I would work again.

After I had AAA here to deal with The Rocket, I did the only thing I know how to do. I figured out how to make the most of what was happening. I made a list of projects and things I wanted to get done while I had the time. I made a list of vehicle and financial things to deal with and when/how.

I had Brother John come over on Sunday and we discussed the rent situation. Done. I had to wait for the service department to call me on Monday morning, which they did fairly early. The appointment was made for Tuesday and I had it towed on Monday afternoon. Tuesday evening Big 'D' drove me over to pick it up. Since it was a recall, the service was free.

That was The Rocket.

I managed all my projects but I did it slowly. I wasn't going to pressure or stress myself. Besides, I saw this unplanned shutdown as an opportunity to allow myself to rest. Still, I got a lot done. Or, at least, I feel that I did. Most of it was stuff that I have been wanting to do for some time but am never home long enough to focus on.

I cleaned the inside of The Rocket as best I could. I washed my bedding and did two other loads of laundry, including the linens from my Reiki table and altar. I gave The Homestead a good cleaning. I put the coffee maker through a cleaning cycle. I cleaned and sanitized the dishwasher. I mowed the lawn. It was an active and productive few days. I even submitted some applications.

On Wednesday, I took a road trip with Big 'D' and Boom-Dee-Aye to have a birthday dinner with Cuddlebug in Maryland. I know that sounds strange but she was down there with Mama's family for a week of vacation. There is a restaurant down there that they all like - even Big 'D' and Boom-Dee-Aye.

That was a whole day adventure. They wanted to stop and see my grandmother on the way. So we left earlier. Then till we had dinner and got back on the road and made the long ride home it was almost a 12 hour day. It wasn't something for which I would normally volunteer, but all in all it was a nice time. On our way out of town we noticed they were having a carnival. That spawned a whole conversation about all of the fairs and carnival we attended while Craze was entertaining. That, of course, gave way to a whole dialougue about Craze himself.

On Thursday, I returned to work. I wasn't expecting much since it was a holiday. I started early on a whim and did fairly good for the morning hours. It wasn't busy but it came in streaks. So I used the house as my "go-to" spot rather than going and parking and just sitting there indefinitely.I repeated that process all weekend long. The heat and humidity were just too much to deal with in long shifts. So I used the house as a go-to and to cool down.

My financial plan was simple and basic. I couldn't do much with the money I'd make. [Again - Holiday and holiday weekend.] So, I made a plan to deal with certain things that have been put on hold. [Like the house projects.] For instance, my cupboards were starting to look like Old Mother hubbard's. I tend to buy minimally as it is but last week I really cut back and got only the absolute esentials. After all, I only had to get through the weekend and then I could shop again. [HA!] So, my top priority for the weekend was to restock and over-stock.

I thought I was on track for most of my Goals, but at the end of today I was a little short. I'm not sure how that happened lol. This isn't critical. It was nothing vital.It just would have helped a bit moving forward. I can adjust.

I had some take-aways from this week.

1 - I really need to work days off into my schedule. At least from time to time. I don't need one every week. But certainly one a month, whenever I think I can work it in. A whole day and not a partial day. I deserve some rest too.

2 - I have to tweak my system. I'm putting out applications as I can, but beyond that, all I have is what I do. I've been playing with different ways to work my schedule. I'm turning apps on earlier in the day. I'm taking my rests at home. As long as I feel ready to work the apps are on any time of day. I've worked "late night" shifts. Well, one, but I can do more. They're just a lil harder to manage. I've added DoorDash. I'm being slightly more flexible in what I will accept. [Slightly.]

3 - I need to take care of things as soon as I can after they come up or I am aware. I can't keep putting things off until "I have time to deal with that." [And, yes, I have a pile of those things that I have started working my way through.

4. I need to not let my head get locked into the "lack, want, need, don't have" perception. If that is all I ever see, then that is all I will ever get.

5. This means I also need to become more focused on the life I want to live. I need to visualize and vibe.

6. This last one requires me, then, to move slowly, with a clear mind and a centered spirit.

 Overall, I think has been a backwards [or Bass-Ackwards] way to get where I want to go. Yet, I understand the need for it. I had myself in a frenzy and I was accomplishing nothing. I see hope in this shutdown I have had - a chance to reset and restart.

If you’re not already there, go to the Welcome to my Life Facebook page – WTML. Or the YouTube channel – WelcomeToMyLife08. You can also find me on Facebook under Rev. Matt.

Wherever you are and whenever you are – Like, Comment, and Share – we’re on a Journey and it takes you to get there.

So, without hesitation, for now and for always, from here in Geistopia, this is your beloved Rev…

WALT: And Walt…

DOC:  Unt Doc…

JOHNNY: Aaaaand Johnny…

And those guys, saying, “Stay Tuned-In, Fellow Travelers,” and wishing you Peace, Love, Light…

WALT: And Freakishness, Baby.

The Totems & Archetypes

from Ted Andrews’ Animal Speak

No Totems this week.