S10EP11: Quest

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The Nameless One

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Dancing Queen

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Dick Pointer

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It is…Sunday, July 30, Two-Thousand and Twenty-Free. Time...Delineating

Theme – Look Up

I don’t quite get this one. I mean there is an obvious Divine reference. Look up to the heavens when you are struggling and riddled with strife. But I think there has been a more direct meaning. I have found myself lately just staring into the sky. It’s been a long time since I have pulled my eyes from the ground and done that. I do find peace in it.

Lesson – Divine Intervention

I don’t want to get into the specifics of it here because I do tell the story later in this post. But, Wednesday night brought a moment that was difficult and damaging. As I look back on it I find all of these “Thank G-d” moments. [Much like the accident with The Vantasm last year.] Thank G-d I was home when it happened. Thank G-d I was in a situation in which I could detect the problem almost immediately. Thank G-d I could get in touch with Brother John. Thank G-d he was on vacation and Thank G-d he was awake. If any one of these factors had been different, there would have been a much bigger mess and lot more damage done. What happened was going to happen sooner or later. Yet, the Universe managed to manipulate every aspect of it to minimize the damage.

Observation – It’s not Always What You Think

I don’t know how to explain this either. Perhaps a good reference point is The Lord Works in Mysterious Ways. We can never really be sure of what is put in front of us. We may believe that it is a wonderful thing only to learn that it isn’t so much. Or, we may believe that it is the opposite of what we want only to later discover it was the best thing that could have happened. I always use The Vantasm as an example. That accident crushed me and my life at the time. But it also cleared the way. Considering how I struggle now, if I still had those monthly payments to make I would in no way be able to afford this home. We can never really be sure what The Universe is up to. All we can do is play the cards we are dealt. You can’ cheat the deck of life.

The Post

My how a week can fly by. It starts. You blink. Then it is almost over. I often wonder if everyone feels that way. It’s all so Once Upon Ago now. I can’t remember Monday. I can’t remember Tuesday. I can’t remember Wednesday until a certain point in the night. The days since then have been…intense.

Wednesday night I was feeling a little rough around the edges. My body was very tense and sore. I knew I had some yard work to do on Thursday and that I would be crawling around someone’s yard on my hands and knees. So, I thought maybe a soak was in order. Just a little something to ease the tension.

I ran the tub and all seemed right with the world. It was an intense soak. I know I went out and into Dreamtime. I do not know how long I was out. When I came back, I drained the tub and stood up to shower off. I pulled the knob to turn on the water, only…there was no water. I turned it off and tried again. Still nothing.

I reached out of the tub and turned on the water at the sink. Nothing. I sent a video to Brother John and let him know I had no water. After I got myself together, I figured I would head downstairs and check things out. I don’t really know anything about anything when it comes to the plumbing functions of a house and I hadn’t heard back from Brother John. Still, looking was better than doing nothing.

I didn’t get halfway down the steps before I could see the water laying in the middle room. I could hear water running. My pace picked up as I barreled my way down the rest of the steps. As I turned the corner I could see it. The pressure tank had busted open and even shifted off of its frame. The water was shooting out. It looked like someone had opened a fire hydrant. The water in the back part of the basement was already up above my ankles.

Needless to say, a bit of panic set in. It was late but I needed to talk to john. I called him until I got a hold of him. I felt bad because I know he gets up early in the morning to go to work and it was 2230. Fortunately for me, he was on vacation at the time and just happened to still be awake. He helped me find the valve to turn off the water coming into the house and told me there was a sump pump.

I found the pump and ran outside to disconnect the hose from the house so I could use it with the pump. The pump did help with the back part of the basement but I the flooding had spread all through the basement and I needed to get the shop vac to clean it up. I was up until 0230 cleaning up that mess. I had to get up and get moving by 0530. The alarm went off at 0430 and I ‘snoozed’ for an hour.

I got up and pushed through my morning. Like I said, I had yard work to do. I had planned on it taking about 5 hours. It wasn’t quite that bad. Still it was hot and humid. I started at 0715 and by 0730 my shirt was soaked. Of course I had to wear a long sleeve shirt to try to keep from getting poison on my arms. Though somehow I managed to get it all over my knees. Still better than my arms I suppose.

The Professor had come down off the mountain early on Thursday. He had texted me but I didn’t think I was going to make it. I had budgeted five hours to do the weeding and then I had to get the girls and take them to The Theatre so they could see the show. While they did that I had to deposit my money from that morning and I wanted to go and mow The Baker’s yard. That did not go as planned. I couldn’t get the mower started. [There was a switch of which I was unaware.]

I went back to The Theatre and got the girls and we headed home. While Sunshine made dinner, I went and took a much needed shower. [They came and replaced the tank in the afternoon.] We had planned on playing a game and watching a movie that night but plans change quickly around here. Somehow, we decided on a drive-in movie.

Two things were going to happen before we left. First, we had some cake. Thanks to my Facebook memories I realized that this was the week that Sunshine had marked our territory. We housesat for Brother John and Sister Jen last year over this week. Sunshine wanted to put red dye in her hair. Both girls assured me it wouldn’t stain anything.

It stained everything. [The truth is there are still a few very faded spots where you can see the red.]

Sunshine did an excellent job of cleaning up though. However, I confessed to them later that that was the day I began to believe we were going to be living in this house. She had marked our territory.

Anyway, when I had told the girls earlier in the week that this was the week that had happened, Sunshine joked, “You should get me a cake.”

“Maybe I will.”

And, so I did. Just a little $6 generic cake. Cuddlebug wrote on it with gel. We lit a candle. We celebrated.

The other thing that would happen before we left was that Cuddlebug would drive, for the first time, all by herself – without her mother or I in the car. She got her license like 2 weeks ago and her mother hasn’t let her drive anywhere yet. [She didn’t understand how insurance works in PA.] Anyway, as we had cake, the girls joked around about them going up the road to Rita’s for some Italian ice.

I fully encouraged this. Cuddlebug not only needs to get used to driving in general, but she also needs to get used to driving on this road in particular. It is a major roadway in The Valley. There is always traffic flow on it. So, we waited until rush hour was over and the traffic was less, then away they went.

She did just fine.

The movie ran late and I was having a hard time not drifting into an almost permanent deep sleep. I was up early on Friday but had trouble motivating. I was just moving so slowly. Just as I was ready to head out, Cuddlebug came down and we got into talking about house things and family matters.

I went out for a few hours and then headed back to the house. I was wiped out. I was falling asleep sitting and waiting for offers. I took my rest and was awake in time to see the girls off when Mama picked them up. Before they left, they showed their oldest younger brother around. He loved the house and is excited to come visit. [Because I told him he is welcome anytime.] Their youngest brother, the literal baby of the family, just had a fun time in general.

After the girls left, I rested about 20 minutes more and then headed out. I drove and delivered for 4 hours straight.

Yesterday was a lot like Friday. I had such trouble getting out of the house. I was up and I was working towards getting out. But I was also very slow moving and found myself sidetracked very often. I accepted that there was a reason. [Even though I can’t imagine what it was.]

But there were lots of little moments throughout the morning – totems and revelations and such…and all of it is caught on video.

The day was slow and again I was finding myself to be wiped out and tired. I headed home to rest and then decided that, since it hadn’t rained yet but was supposed to, I would try to get part of my lawn mowed. I got through all of my push mower stuff and it just so happened that Wilson was next door and had offered me the riding mower to do the rest.

I do think this is why I had to come home. The yard needed to get done. Especially the very back where I don’t go with the push mower. The reason Wilson had to be around for me to use it is simply that the rear tire loses air and he has to pump it up before it can be driven.

This was the first time since I have been here that I was able to mow the entire yard on my own. I cannot tell you how incredible it felt to do that. There was power in that moment that I do not yet understand.

Since it still had not rained, I decided to go finish The Baker’s yard. I had gotten the front on Friday when I went to take care of the cat. I got that done and then popped in at The Theatre. There are shifts happening at The Theatre. It seems that the reason I was taken there 5 years ago is coming to fruition. So, we will see how that area of my life changes over the next 6-8 months.

Today was not any better than the previous ones have been. I got up and got out when I could. Later than I wanted but not terribly late for a Sunday morning. The day was a slow one. Again, by the end of lunch I was having difficulty keeping my eyes open. I don’t know what is going on with that and I am trying not to let it bother me. [Everything Happens for a Reason.]

Nonetheless, I came home and took my rest and then set to doing things. My finances are in such a mess and I wasn’t going to fix them today. I have until the end of tomorrow to bring them back into balance and I should be able to do that. My problem is that then I still have rent and a partial phone bill and part of the garage bill and gas for the car. All which will come out of my account on Wednesday. I’ll never make all that money driving before Wednesday.

It's easy for me to think that I should have just stayed out on the road and forced myself to strive for better days these past few days. What is harder is to accept that it was never meant to be that way. Not looking at the finances, these past few days have fallen together so perfectly.

I do believe that things are going to get better very soon. But I was also vibed yesterday that they would get worse before they got better. This coming week I am looking at the ‘worse.’ I’m not going to stress it. I’m not going to worry or panic. It will be what it will be.

We are at the last Marker I was given. At the time, it was, “30 days.” I remember it because it lined up almost perfectly with Lammas on August 1. What I did not realize is that it also lines up with the Full Moon which is tomorrow.

I have been putting it out to The Universe for more and better in my life. I am tired of the financial struggle. I even managed to get an application in for an overnight job and I haven’t heard anything back. I do believe Ask & It is Given. Once you put it out to The Universe, a response is already on its way back to you. The Father knows what you need before you need it. But the response has been very different than anything I would have expected and I’m not certain how it actually helps.

The response has been me getting all of these random offers for yard work. I don’t mind the work but I don’t always make the same kind of money doing that as I do driving. Even if I do make the same amount, ultimately, that work interferes with driving time. So the money hasn’t been extra as of yet. Still, if it is happening then there is a reason. Even if I don’t see it yet, somehow this leads to balancing things out.

The keyword this past week was Quest. I think that is the reason it has been so easy for me to take these past 5 days in stride. I still have some shifts and changes to make to myself and my daily life, but all in all I think [despite how it may look at the moment] good things are on the horizon.

A whole new life.

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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**

Cricket –[from Spirit-animal.com]

Like the Ladybug and the Dragonfly, Cricket symbolism is a sign of exceptional luck. Furthermore, this spirit animal says that the things that you have been working toward and dreaming about are now possible. Therefore, Cricket meaning directs you to stay open to guidance and messages so that you will know what you have to do. You may be guided to buy a lottery ticket, interview for a new job, or be in the right place at the right time. In other words, Cricket symbolism is letting you know that all things are possible right now. All you have to do is feel that you deserve it! Similar to the Robin and the Whale, people with Cricket totem know how to sing their songs loud and clear! In other words, they love to use the power of their voice to attract what they want in life. These folks also have a gift for finding their way through awkward moments with panache and aplomb. People with this spirit animal are excellent communicators, love to walk their talk and are often vegetarian. In fact, like the Deer totem, they understand the power of music and will usually have a career that uses music as a form of healing.

Dragonfly – The Power of Light

Inhabit two realms – water and air. The significance of these should be studied. There must be expressions of the emotional and the mental together. You may need some fresh air in regards to something emotional. You may need to gain new perspective or make a change. May even indicate that you are neglecting your emotions. Are you being too rational about everything? Are you not keeping the colors of emotion alive?

Fly – [*from trustedpsychicmediums.com*]

When the fly spirit animal makes its way into your life, this usually serves as a warning that there’s danger lurking somewhere.

It means to catch your attention when you are spending too much of your time with someone or on something that has a destructive influence.

The fly meaning brings to focus to anything that’s causing harm to your life, whether of your own choosing or not. An example of this is giving in to societal pressures and indifference.

Just like the cricket spirit animal, the meaning of the fly also speaks about hate, spite, malice, or blame. It buzzes to be heard and flies overhead annoyingly until you are forced to swat or kill it with anything you can get your hands on.

However, before you dismiss the fly as nothing but bad and undesirable, the fly symbolism also speaks about cures for sicknesses (just like the deer symbolism).

The meaning of the fly also serves as a reminder that you reap what you sow.

What you put out there to the world will come back to you a hundredfold, so make sure that your actions, thoughts, and words come from a place of love and goodness.

The fly spirit animal symbolizes abundance and prosperity during times of adversity.

It sends the message that by being persistent, consistent, and determined even in the face of tragedy will result to victory.

The fly signifies encouragement, because it does a very excellent job of goading you with its presence until you surrender to what it wants and let you be.

It will always fasten on you, arouse you, reproach you, or persuade you, and will not be satisfied until you get on your feet and achieve what you set out to achieve.

Fox - Feminine Magic of Camouflage, Shapeshifting and Invisibility.

New world opening up. The process of creation is beginning. Guide to enter the Faerie Realm. Unless a male can recognize the magic of the feminine - in himself or others - and learn to use it to Shapeshifting his own life, it will ultimately lead to destruction. The Kundalini, and the freeing of the creative life force. Practicing and using camouflage. Working to blend in with surroundings, to come and go unnoticed, moving silently about without revealing your intentions. Learning to control the aura. Adjust its frequency and intensity so that you harmonize more with others. Levels of energy and fertility. If the focus stays on the creative energies, any sharp turn in the individual’s life will be handled with ease. Fox people have the ability to insulate themselves from anything that may seem cold, especially in relationships. Can appear larger than they are - for personal protection or for making greater impressions. Establish a trotting pace. Ability to move into new directions. Call upon new resources instinctively. Excellent ability to hear what is not being said. The ability to hear spirit. Size people up accurately. Develop the ability to see spirit. Aromatherapy. Awakening of the Kundalini. Higher forms of discrimination and discernment. Capture any prize.

Hawk - Visionary Power and Guardianship.

Messengers, protectors and visionaries. Visionary power and leading you to your life purpose. There is a message coming. What you eat, you become. Kundalini. Childhood visions are becoming empowered and fulfilled. The ability to soar and glide upon the currents. Great Heights while still keeping your feet on the ground. Attacks by people who won’t understand you - attack your ability to soar. Teaching of higher expression of psychosis and vision. Beauty and harmony in moderation. Lead you to using your creative energy in manifesting your soul purpose. Hope and new ideas. A need to be open to the new or shows ways that you may help teach others to be open to the new. Be observant. Life is sending signals. Careful in expression. Comments and actions will be strong and powerful with the ability to tear and/or kill.