The Return

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, May 2, Two-Thousand and Twenty-Fix. Time...Re-Birthing

Theme – Staging

I know, I know. This was recently in The Trinity. I can't help it/ Sometimes Repitition is Neccessary. I just...I noticed again this week just how much I "stage" my way throgh life. It's everything, all the time. It's little ways. I just sort of tweak as I go. Little bits here and there, working things into place...setting the stage, if you will. Preparing for the moment it is to be done. Daily and weekly tasks and chores, working, errands, finances, blog, videos, Quest - everything...all the time. It works for me. In fact, I have found that it is when I don't do this that things fall apart or stall out.

Lesson – Let it Be

I feel like I have said this recently. If not, I know it has been in these writings - at least once. I don't know if I have proper words for my understanding of it this week. Life is as life is. We have to Let it Be - let it flow as it will. This much is true and I have pointed it out many times. But I feel like it's deeper somehow this week - like almost a statement of detachment. We can't force change. Sometimes, we just have to let things be what they are - like it or not. We can't try to control every aspect of our day or being. We have to let things be what they will be and accept them as such. When something is done it is done. Leave it in the past where it belongs. Let it Be.

Observation – Follow Along

I'm beating a dead horse but I am still so very intrigued by how well the work rotation seems to be working out for me. I'm even more intrigued that I needed to be forced into following it [and even then it took me a while to get it "right."] For months, the instructions were clear - 3 off, 4 on. And, if you count the year plus during which Spirit kept insisting that I start taking a day off, it adds up to me being one stubborn sunnabitch. But, I'm doing it now...and it's working. My time is more balanced. I am working enough to get the job done [And Then Some] and my days off are filled with productivity - on all levels - as well as rest and relaxation. Financially, I am building back stronger. It's a slow process but I am seeing small improvements in all arenas. Barring my actual living conditions, it's a pretty perfect life. The one I always wanted. It seems it was always right there for the having, if I had only been smart enough to...Follow Along.

The Post

 I don't know what to say about this week. It was strangely good and oddly out of whack. On the surface, it looks like any other week. But there's something deep within it. I can feel it resonating but I don't know what it is or what it is doing.

The beginning of the week is so very Once Upon Ago. Those were my days off. Things happened but I couldn't tell you what. I only know that I came out of those 3 days feeling very balanced and ready.

Of course this was just in time. [Precise & Perfectly Placed.] Thursday was The Day Before. Before both Beltane and the Full Moon. There is so much power in that combination. By and large, it was a good 3 day run.

I worked. It was...ok. That's all I can say on it at this point. It wasn't what I hoped for but it was all it needed to be. But, I did also keep my balance maintained. I have kept up with The Chalet daily. I have been logging my miles daily. I followed my routines - exercises, pills, rituals, etc. I even made time for a tea ritual. [Something of which I decided I need more.]

[Have I mentioned how much I hate English.]

I think, sometime within the last 7 days, I started a writing project that has been in my head for some time. And, this is what I mean by Once Upon Ago. I know I did it because I have it. But I couldn't tell you when. That shit just happened one night.

Financially, I am winning the war one battle at a time. I am certainly taking my fair share of hits along the way but I remain steadfast. My projections are still good at this point. At least until the end of the month when I'll have my usual crunch. [Which I do not see yet because I haven't done next month's budget. So For now the outlook is all positive lol.]

Tonight I am preparing for a Quest. I've actually found that I needed more prep time today than I ever would have conceived. I mean, this is my thing. This is what I do. It's what I live for. It should all come naturally, ena?

Yes and No.

It will come naturally when it's happening. But, I still need to prepare. I need to be spiritually primed and I need to be physically prepared. This has been a bit more intensive than I had anticipated. It makes sense though.

First, I am way out of practice. This is the first real Quest I have set forth on in 5 years. I've taken days and trips with The Princesses, but that has never been the same as setting out on a Quest of my own. So I have needed to get my energies in balance - settled and in check. I have had to clear my mind and my emotions. There can be no attachment on a Quest.

Second, I am wearing many hats on this Quest. I plan on trying to do some delivery driving early in the day. It's just a test to kind of scope out the area and the potential. A little something extra to do. Perhaps a bit extra money this week. So I need my bags and such to make sure I can do my job.

Of course, I am also going to be wearing my shaman's cap. I...I just haven't done this in so long. [Which has put extra strain on the spiritual readiness.] I need all the right things - stsones, staves, mojo.

I'm wearing my tourist cap. I need my things in general - wallet, phone, earbuds, walking stick, notebook.

I am also wearing my WTML cap. This is my chance to do something a lil different. An opportunity to put some of WTML to the test - perhaps demonstrate. I always said this was the kind of thing I wanted for the project. I came close on The Whoodoo Voodoo Tour. I learned a lot. Tomorrow is a great chance to put it to work.

The truth of the matter is that this week I realized that I feel more like myself than I have in a very long time...if ever. I feel like there was this time - a brief period between The Beginning and The Incident at Willow Hill - when I was on a good path. I was focused and determined and learning. But, I don't know that I felt this strong in it then. Then it was all so new and bizarre.

Then I was all alone in it.

I'm still alone it but today it is comfortable. It's all very commonplace. The Universe is alive and it is living for us. I see it all day every day in countless ways. I am still always amazed by it...but I am never surprised.

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

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.

Robin – Spring at Hand

A new spring is upon you. Trust in your new creative ideas. Stretch yourself into new areas. Your efforts will be rewarded.

Goose – Follow Quest

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

Dog – Faithfulness

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

Sparrow –Nobility

Trust in your nobility. Fulfill responsibilities. Pursue and do what you need to do for yourself. Obstacles will soon be out of view.

Hawk – Guiding Vision

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

Crow – Magical Help

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

Spider –Weaving Fate

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

Cardinal - Renewed Importance

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

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. 

Cow – Nourishment

This is a time of fertility and new birth. Nourish yourself and others. Be as productive as you can be.

Flamingo - Healing

Now is the time to heal the heart. Follow your heart in all endeavors. Seek out what heals and nourishes the heart.