Just Another Diddy

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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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, June 6, Two-Thousand and Twenty-Fix. Time...Finally

Theme – Just Do It

Just do the thing, whatever it is. This is not a call to recklessly and carelessly bulldoze your way through life. But no matter the thing, no matter how you plan and gauge, sooner or later it comes time to Just Do It. I saw that this eeek in purchasing things. I’ve had a long list for a long time. I was pacing and managing. Things were moving…but ever so slowly. It became time to shit or get off the pit. I needed those things and a lot of boxes have been checked off on my to-do list because of them.

Lesson – There's a Rule to Every Exception

We've all heard the phrase, "There's an exception to every rule." And, this does seem to hold true. I have yet to encounter a rule that hasn't had at least one exception. Likewise, I have found that every exception has its rules - there are protocols, procedures, standards. I’m not sure what the Lesson of this Observation is, but we’ll run with it.

Observation – Old Habits Die Hard

 It’s true. We know it’s true. We just can’t seem to accept that it’s true. We cheat on a diet, having our favorite treat, and we put ourselves through guilt and beratement. We repeat old patterns and behaviors and tell ourselves we can’t change. But it’s natural. It happens. It’s to be expected. Why do you think AA has a sponsor system? You just have to recognize the old habit, accept it, then go back to changing it. No harm. No foul.

The Post

 ^Deep sigh^

It has been a day.

It has been a week. This is not a bad thing. Quite the opposite actually.

I cannot really recall my last set of days off. They are very much Once Upon Ago. I know they happened and I know I did stuff. Cause, well...here I am...and stuff is done.

My work week was intense. It was...driven. [Pun not intended...well...not at first, anyway.]

Last week, I made my income budget - but for $2. That gave me hope for consistency. I haven't really made the Goal since I set it. I haven't let that get to me. I just set out each week looking to conquer it at last.

Last week I hit it pretty hard. This week was a little different. I hit Friday and Saturday real good, including the deficit from Thursday. Thursday was a bit more of a struggle. Thursday's usually are. It's hard to get in the groove after 3 days off. But this Thursday brought extra. The Mayor had an appointment at 1300 and that really twisted my routine.

I went out a lil earlier and I had a very strong start to the day. Then it started to wind down. [It happens at that time every day.] Then it was time to shuttle the Mayor. Then I just no longer felt like it. This left me with a big gap at the end of the day.

But like I said, I pushed hard on Friday and Saturday. By this morning, I had closed the gap down to about $40. I pushed hard. I moved all day from 8-3. Then things slowed down...AND got aggravating. The offers became much less appealing - smaller amounts, tougher drives, more effort. I turned down 3 in a row because I had just gotten back from a 2 order hour round trip. I was really not up for strenuous , unsatisfying work.

All in all, I ended about $30 shy. Normally I would not be OK with that; However, I made $60 cash this week which was not calculated into the income budget. So...technically, I ended $30 over. [Nothing is as it Seems.]

Not only did I technically finish over and above, but I closed some financial gaps along the way.

As I mentioned last week, I have spread cash throughout my system and it is all balanced at the moment. In fact, this week cash will go to the Special Fund and the Box, and $20 will go to laundry. [and that will set that right.]

I also splurged on things. All things I needed in order to finish or improve upon on going projects and Goals. I have been pacing myself for a while now. But, I can't see the growth I want without the tools and materials to make it happen. So it was time.

At the same time, I have manged to continue to grow my Cash App. I don't recall what I said the balance was at last week but this week it closes at $140. This after draining down to zero just within the last few weeks. Plus my cash accounts are growing. Plus there is money in the account to carry me through without much thought.

I am not trying to brag. I am not being proud. I am pleased. I am satisfied. I do feel accomplished and that's OK. It has been a 30 year struggle to get things right where they are.

and to think...

I couldn't have gotten them where they are if I weren't crippled.

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

Chipmunk – Balance Work 

Balance work and play to enjoy pleasures of the earth. Keep creations protected and out of sight. Trust what you hear in others’ voices.

Blackbird – Protect What’s Yours

Usually a good sign of promise, it is important to stake out your territory. The forces of nature are with you now.

Dragonfly – Time to Shine

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