Finding My Way [Thank you, Belle!!]

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, February 1, Two-Thousand and Twenty-Fix. Time...Rebooting

Theme – Distractions

It's so easy to get distracted. All of life is Distractions - family, friends, work, bills, appointments, clubs, obligations, chores, television, music, hobbies, health...the list goes on and on. I've got at least a dozen distractions Right This Moment. I always do when I write. It is why it is a constant struggle for me. This could have almost been a Lesson this week, with the way it came to me. It was one of my emails, "Today G-d wants you to know..." The Lesson would have been that I was allowing Life to distract me from my Higher Self, my Zen Self - that thing that makes me...me. The moment served as a stepping stone to awareness of the vast amount of Distractions that can keep us from knowing true peace.

Lesson – Every Win Wanes

 Accomplishments fade. It may happen in a flash or it may happen slowly over a lifetime. But, great or small, every accomplishment inevitably becomes unimportant and irrelevant. This may seem harsh, but it is, sadly, true. But that is not actually the point to the Lesson. I shared my electrical accomplishments with Sparky. I told him how I had pushed so many limits and had, for the first time, tripped something. I stressed that it wasn't even a breaker, but a power box. I was pleased, excited. One might even say proud. That very night, I plugged the bed in to inflate it and there was a pop and a spark [at the inflator unit.] It popped the outlet strip surge protector and the breaker. That made me think that maybe I spoke out of turn - too soon. All of this thinking eventually brought me around to remembering that Pride is a sin for a reason. It's not only a Distraction, it's a detraction. However, the Universe will gladly remind us that a win today does not mean there won't be a loss tomorrow.

Observation – Like a Retreat

 During this last major snowstorm, several people reached out to me to see how I was faring in The Hovel. [I was just fine by the way.] In his own swanky way, Looch did as well. He asked how things were in the ski chalet. It was fun phrasing. I certainly was buried in snow. [Still kinda am.] I chuckled. But, later, I thought on that vibe. What if...What if it was a ski chalet. What if I was away. This lil fantasy made me realize that that is exactly how I need to view my current circumstances. This isn't a punishment nor a setback. It is a retreat. An Artist's Escape. Soul searching. Looking for that next great creation within. But...to do that life must be as basic, simple , and compact as possible. There is a reason such things have been popular among writers. The less there is to worry about or do, the more that creation can speak and you can listen. In order to do that;However, you must first remove...the Distractions.

The Post

I wanted to title this post 'Flip-flop, the Flippie to the Flip, Flip-Flop and You Don't Stop.'

That's how I feel. That's where I'm at. Every day. Every experience. Every moment - my thoughts and my feelings flip and flop around. I cannot give you a better gauge than that, Fellow Travelers. I am a jumbled mix of thoughts and feelings. Some complimentary. Some contrary. Sometimes, I know them deep within my being. Sometimes they are so very on the surface - a flash in the pan.

One minute, I'm feeling good about life. I'm comfortable with what is and what has been. I don't want to use the word, but you could say I am hopeful. Then, in the next moment, I feel all of my frustrations and hurts and doubts. I start to give up - to not care if there is a tomorrow. It's not so much a suicidal or even death wish line of thought. It's almost defeatism. Like there's very little difference between dying or waking up another morning.

This whole Year of No Thing is already getting on my nerves. Having no plans nor focuses makes it harder to stay off the more negative vibes. And then, in just a breath, I remember that it is also liberating for without plans and hopes there is much less stress and pressure. Every day is mine. I have no schedules nor obligations except those I wish to make...and keep.

I owe no one an explanation for my choices or actions. The only one I must answer to is myself.

I flip-flop with The Princesses as well. One moment, I am OK in the situation and handling it with love. The next, again, I am feeling all my hurts and frustrations and angers. For now, I am trying to keep the venting of such to myself.

I am hoping now that we have reached Imbolc things will start to balance and mellow out for me.

I realize the Year of No Thing includes no plans, but I am trying a set schedule for myself again starting this week. I did the flip-flopping schedule from Yule through January. [Oh. fucking January!] It served its purpose. Now I want to see what something more committed may yield. How it will impact everything across the board.

From my recent experience, I am confident that I can easily make the minimum Goal I have set for myself each day. In fact, on a good day I should make $25-$40 more. Of course, "Good Day" does not just refer to business but to my body as well. The bitter cold has made it very hard on me. But, if I stick to the schedule, even with extra resting time, I should be OK.

Since it is The Year of No Thing, I am kind of taking it all month by month - letting my life reform itself once more.

In January, during The Void, I just sort of floated about seeing whatever I could see. I came to know the things I should be aware of - working and the storage unit, and miscellaneous obligations, and things around The Chalet, and continued recovery.

In February, I want to see how all those things work with each other. That is the main reason for trying a committed schedule. Give my life a chance to settle everything into its proper place for productivity and fluidity.

Mt current "Missions" [though I'm really not supposed to have such things in The Year of No Thing] include:

Balancing my work/life scale while continuing to nurture my finances. I've been walking a very fine line with them. I have been managing and getting by but not quite getting ahead the way I wanted. Still, there's a few extra dollars lingering in my CashApp, my Special Fund, my wallet, my money box.I'm getting what I want or need when the time comes. I'm going out and doing things. So, its not bad. Truth is, Financially things are probably the most balanced and sound they have ever been. It's just not what I would want.

Structuring The Chalet. For the most part, this is done. Most things have found their place and purpose. On the 'Living Side' anyway. The Shop side still has a long way to go but that is what I'm working on. I'm just trying to get the most out of the space - functionally and aesthetically.

The Storage Unit. While I am waiting for the warmer weather to start crafting, I am going to use the other side to help me get the storage unit back under control. This will also help with getting The Shop functional and ready.

WTML. I have a video I am editing from last week. I have three very past videos I am still trying to finish. Once I can get those three done I should have more balanced time with the video aspect of things. I'm trying to hone it so I can tone it back. Make it easier to edit and watch. We will see how it all develops. Of course, I am keeping up with the Blog as well. Also, always looking at ways to ease the process. I'm trying to keep the information relevant but different in each medium now.

Expansion. I miss things. I miss a lot of things. Life has been so chaotic for so long. Now I just want to get back to simpler pleasures. I want to make time to read books again. I want to get back to learning Portuguese. I want to research on a whim. I want to draw. I want to fill and fuel my mind, body, and spirit.

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

Owl - Spirits

Spirits are strong around you. Attend to dreams and heightened senses. It is up to you to act on that guidance.

Crow – Magical Help

Unexpected help with problems and obstacles is at hand to bring relief. Your magic is calling and it will be answered.

Turkey Vulture - Rebirth.

A time of rebirth and renewed health is at hand. This is a time of endings and beginning. Trust that process to be for your benefit.

Eagle – Healing Visions 

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

Opossum - Appearances

Be careful of appearances. Divert attention away from important endeavors. Pose as you must to succeed.