Finally, Whew!

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

Princess Sunshine

Big 'D'

The Shaman

The Pillar

F’n Bob

The Entire Putt-Putt-Putter Clan

Professor Siggy Chong

Sparky Wentz-eclaus

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

The Messengers of The Galactic Federation

 Looch

BJ & The Bull

Ace

Bert-On

The Baker of the Cornbread

Andy Pandy

The Mudder

Wilson

Zason

Mysteria

Lydia the Tattooed Lady

The Drunken Maid

St. Diane & You (4)

Brother John

The Bee Man

Spooky Queen

Boom-Boom Snuffbox

The Nameless One

Tim-Bo

PDT

The Wix-ians

The Socialite

The Village of Idiots

Piz-Niffer

Dancing Queen

Downtown Encyclopedia Brown

Chicken Witch

Dick Pointer

Soup, the Son

The Legendary Pink Elephants

Baby-Mama Rabbit

Wisconsin Belle

The Babes

Aaaand, of course, a very generous sponsor who (not-so-much) wishes to remain anonymous.

It is…Sunday, July 26, Two-Thousand and Twenty-Fix. Time...Dichotomous

Theme – Adjustments

We live in schedules and routines. Even I have created a regular schedule for myself, working Thurs-Sun. But sometimes, it is good to mix it up, make Adjustments. Sometimes it is necessary. But sometimes it's just good for new perspective. Develop the routine. Own it. Master it. But then use that mastery to adjust it at your whim.

Lesson – Find the Lesson

When life messes us up, there is usually something to be learned...or at least the very observed. It was a minor thing [maybe] for me that made this click this week. I was looking at how life went around Midsummer. I thought about how it resembled Yule. I thought about how it seems to be a yearly occurrence for both. So, I wondered how I deal with this. It's not usual that I can take a week off [or have it thrown off] let alone two. But, I know it's going to keep happening because it's been happening for years. The question is then - how do I make it work for me instead of against? I have the advantage of a job/income I can control. If I work extra day each of the 2 weeks prior, and following, the 2 week Holi-day time, then I will make up for the down time. 1 extra day each would cover 1 whole week. That would leave me with 4 days to work in the 14. 2 days extra a week [no different than I've been doing these 2 weeks] would allow me to take the whole 2 weeks without a thought. I learned something. I learned to recognize the pattern. I learned how to adjust to accommodate something that seems to happen naturally on its own. I learned how to create an easier time for myself.

Observation – I'm Just a 'Love Me' or 'Hate Me' Type of Guy

 Over the course of these weeks [months] I have tried to take a deeper look at myself. I've been in this quandary because I like me. I like me just as I am. I've not always been a perfect person.[ I've not always been a good person.] But, I have come a long way. What I have found though is that the journey seems to have brought me full circle. I find I am the person I was before I tried to be more palatable to others. I speak plainly. I call things as I see them. I am opinionated. I am what some may call stubborn. But these things are my strengths. First of all, we all have opinions. Not everyone shares theirs. I am stubborn and set in my ways because I have spent a long time learning what works for me, developing my beliefs, working on my understanding. I've worked for these things and if someone wants me to think, feel, or live differently then that person needs to make a strong case. But I digress. The point is that some people appreciate these things. They 'love me.' Some people do not. Many people do not. They 'hate me.' But I like me as I am. So I just have to accept that some will just hate me no matter what I do.

The Post

 Finally, a chance to write something out.

It has been a whirlwind of a time - Midsummer, Full Moon, Mercury Retrograde. It all had me so off balance and upside down and backwards. Quite honestly, I'm a lil surprised that I survived it all. [One day, it will be interesting to go back and look at it on video.] It has left me all twisted up and feeling worn.

[Before I forget, let me say again that if you read the blog you should really check out @WTML23 on TikTok or WElcometomylife08 on YouTube.]

Anyway, when it all started, I found I was having difficulty getting out the door for working. In 4 to 6 weeks, I probably was off more than I worked. That was not my plan at all and I have been making up for it by doing some 6 day weeks. I wasn't lazy by any means. I had lots of stuff that I worked at. [I still have lots to go.] I survived it all but it has certainly left me feeling a lil worse for wear.

Like I said, I am feeling all sorts of twisted up, sore, weak...you name it. This is partially from the new run of 6 day weeks. But, also, I have been more diligent about my stretches - in particular, using my device. These both help, but they also take a certain toll on me.

It's also left me in a bit of a financial crunch. I "lost" a good deal of money with the lack of driving. Gas just keeps going up which is hurting more and more each day. I had a lot of extra in July. We fixed the breaker, I bought 3 new tires [had one mounted already.] I bought the rest of what I needed to be productive - chain saw, reciprocating saw, electric box, etc. Of course, there is a Mechanic payment this month. [And one more for August.]

All of this leaves me facing a situation I have not seen in some time. I've been tight on my weekly spending - groceries, etc. I've been having to do random cash outs to keep accounts current. I have a very large negative currently slated for about mid-August.

There is still time for it to balance out. Right off the bat, I have about $250 of income that is not in the actual budget currently. So that will take care of some of it. I've been putting in the extra days, but that only helps to a point. I'm managing and monitoring my spending as best I can.

I also have an EIC refund check slated to arrive...sometime. It was like a 4-6 (0r 6-8) turn around time. I'm not sure when I actually submitted it. [G-d, I hope I actually got it submitted, lol.] I also don't know if it is coming by mail or if it will be a direct deposit [they have all that information.] I also don't know if submitting it online as opposed to mailing it will alter that time frame. IF that comes in before the big negative, I will be fine.

But, August offers other challenges. There's a lot of extra in August as well - not just financially, but scheduling. I have to get the 2 new tires mounted. I will eventually need an oil change. Plus, I really should get the last tire sooner rather than later. There is a show at The Theatre which I really must see. I'm slated to go to a ball game [and I want to do some WTML stuff there.] Now, most of that is on the schedule and in the budget.

There are also 2 karaoke nights scheduled in August. I'd like to get to at least one of them, if not both. It's not really my thing but I did enjoy catching up with The Miccickie Mouse Club. [Plus the drinks are hella cheap.] So, I'd like to get to at least one of them, if not both. Now those require cash and I do have that tucked away. So it's really just a scheduling thing.

Of course, August also brings my Re-Birthday - 54. [8 7s.] I had my sights set on a beach trip. Just a day really. I haven't gone in several years and I feel like I am in need. However, if anything needs to go by the wayside...it is this. I'm still cyphering it out. There's still 2 whole weeks until we get there.

Anything is possible.

I'm coming to the end of other yearly cycles. I'm just looking forward to getting over the humps and move into the next set of cycles. I'm vibing on good things overall. I don't know what that means, or how it may play out. But I'm feelin' it.

Let us see just what surprises August holds.

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. And there is the newer TikTok @WTML23

I appreciate you all.

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 Pocket Guide

Rabbit - Wait

Look for fertile signs and use the lunar cycle. If unsure, wait. Answers will become clear within a month. Then movement is assured.

Blue Jay – Choose Wisely

Be careful of choices you make. Choose so others do not get hurt. Don’t be afraid. Stay with choices you have made.

Spider –Weaving Fate

Don’t take the round about way – be straight. Weave something new. Trust feeling rather than seeing.

Eagle – Healing Visions 

Spirit vision and healing surround you. Look at things from new perspective. Take a different path. Trust what you are becoming. 

Hawk – Guiding Vision

Spirit vision and guardianship surround you. Be patient and observe. You will see the opportunities. Signs are clear.

Deer – Lure to Adventures

Move gently into new areas. Follow the lure to new studies. Practical pursuits bring surprising rewards.

Bear – Inner Voice

Inner Potentials are awakening. Trust your own unique rhythms – not those of others. This will bring the honey you seek.

Raccoon [R] - Disguise

Transformation comes from putting on a proper mask. Masking is going on – for good or for bad. Disguising intentions may be necessary.

Groundhog [R]– Mystery of Death without Dying – Trance - Dreams

The ability to get deep within an area of interest. A time when a new area of study is going to open up.  Two years to come to full fruition. Important to give definite signals to the boundaries you wish to have respected in your life. Death without Dying. A time of initiation. A symbol of opening fully to the Dreamtime. Increasing ability to develop lucid dreaming. Clarity and power of altered states will be amplified. Dreams will become more significant. Opportunity to explore deeper states of consciousness. Lessons associated with death and dying. Revelations about its process. Knowledge of metabolic control.

Crane – Guardianship

Spiritual justice is at play. Karma will be playing out somewhere in your life. Reflect on past lives and past issues.

Dragonfly – Time to Shine

Trust in the power of your light and your perceptions to succeed. Efforts are maturing. Spiritual path is ahead.

Cricket – Belief

Power of your belief is strong – for good or bad. Do not distort ideas. Trust your own intuition before believing others.

Firefly – Inspiration

Keep your hope strong.  New inspiration is awakening. Trust your own rhythms. Hope is critical to fulfillment and accomplishment.

Cardinal - Renewed Importance

Accept your life’s importance. Accept yourself as a source of light and do not be afraid to conduct yourself accordingly.

Goose – Follow Quest

Heed the call to the new quest. Open to new wonders and possibilities. Pursue new adventures. Explore new travels.