Quick but Potent

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

Sparky Wentz-eclaus

The Mayor

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

 Looch

Bert-On

Zason

St. Diane

Spooky Queen

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, September 6, Two-Thousand and Twenty-Fix. Time...Flying

Theme – Pain is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional

 We covered this recently with All of Life is Suffering. I like this phrasing better. Pain is a side effect of having a body and a heart. Both will inevitably feel pain. They will feel pain throughout the whole of a life - off and on. That doesn't stop as long as there is life. But suffering is of the mind. We live in our pain. We hold on to it. We replay it over and over again. We give it the power. But we can't. That is what leads to suffering. We listen to others and repeat their words and judgements in our heads - over and over. This is what causes suffering. We get ourselves all twisted up in thoughts and beliefs that serve us no purpose.

Lesson – Know Yourself

We've had this before too. It's the secret. Know Yourself - in and out. Know your strengths and your weaknesses. Know the good and the bad of you. Know all of you and own yourself - wholly. Then the world can't break you down. [Though it will try.]

Observation – Let it Go

I know we have had this many times before. Repetition is Necessary. In this case it comes about because of the Artists Formerly Known as my Daughters. They didn't do anything. It was a conversation regarding them. Someone pointed out that I talk about them frequently. This is true. It got me thinking. Part of the reason they come up is because even though they have estranged themselves, they still have some degree of influence over my life. So, from time to time, that influence will reveal itself. But its more than that. The dialogue was about me being OK with them gone. The rest then was that being brought into question. So, yes, I'm OK with them removing themselves from my life. It hurts. It sucks. But I'm OK with it. That's where they are and what they need. I cannot have feelings about that - outside of supporting it. I may miss them but I don't long for them. I don't need them to be in my life. It is functioning just fine without them. Truth is, I don't know if I could have them in my life at this point. I don't know if I would be comfortable being myself with them anymore. That's not what I'm holding on to. What weighs on me is that, to hear them tell it, I have damaged them. I have been mean and rotten. Lord knows that is not what I would have ever wanted. I had nothing but love for those girls. I wanted them to grow up strong, independent, sure of and comfortable with who they are. But, apparently, I did the opposite. THAT is what is hard to deal with. I want that fixed but I can't. And that is what I have to remember. Right this Moment, I am powerless to fix or change anything. So, it is time to Let it Go. That is how healing begins. Just Let it Go and be done with it. Easier said than done, I know.

The Post

Whoa.

Dude.

It's been a week already. A whole week...and only just one week.

It was a lot in just one week. I feel like it could have been two. There was unexpected time at The Seasonal Store - both working and other. The Mayoral Runs [new nickname lol.]  There were rehearsals and shows at The Theatre. I had a Physiatrist appointment. A new medication. Driving every day - as I could. Video work. Checking in on friends. Trying to get Pt/OT scheduled. Other scheduling.

I got my finances under control. It took a lot of time, energy, and focus to beat out all the kinks. I have a long way to go to get where I want to be. I have plenty of effort to put forth to stay where I need to be. But, Right This Moment, I have things balanced and under control.

I'm not sure what else to put down at the moment. It's just gonna be a crazy several weeks. It will be a lot of juggling and balancing - driving, The Theatre, The Seasonal store. I have a doc appointment on Tuesday. Wednesday night I am taking Big 'D' to the last ball game of the season [for me.] I feel like its going to be another blink of an eye this week. Like I am going to get it started and then before I know it we are right back here on Sunday.

I will try to make better notes throughout the week so I can put here what needs to be here.

For now, I have a lingering concern that part of my past is going to come back to haunt me sometime over the next several weeks. I've been braced for it for quite some time and it has been fine so far. If I clear these weeks without it then I am going to Let it Go, forgive myself my transgressions and move on. Other than that, I have a presence in my life right now that I am trying to not put too much focus on. The only real focus needs to be avoidance for as long as I can. [But I do not think that will be allowed for long.]

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

Cricket – Belief

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

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.

Dragonfly – Time to Shine

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

Fly – Deal with Issues

Issues of the past few weeks are growing more troublesome. Tend to responsibilities. Look to subtle clues for solutions.

Cat –Independence

Mystery and magic is afoot, but you must find your own unique way of expressing it. Develop your ability to be more independent.

Dog – Faithfulness

Be faithful and alert to protect endeavors and those closest to you. Look at your companionship as it relates to your success.