The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions

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:

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It is…Sunday, November 30, Two-Thousand and Twenty-Jive. Time...???

Theme – Know Thyself

It would be nice if I could give you some list of wonderful and magickal moments to make this a potent notion for you. I cannot. What O can do is tell you that was knowing myself that pulled me swiftly and easily through this disruption. On the other side of it, it matters not what happens next because I have checked in with my self and I am still happy and comfortable with who I know myself to be and how I function. I am that I am.

Lesson – Damned if You do and Damned if You Don’t

The Princesses and I had plenty of tension this weekend. I kept my mouth shut as much as I could. But that mattered not. Slowlym bit by bit, we each began to boil over until there was the imminent blow-up. You’re damned if you don’t and you’re damned if you don’t…so you might as well.

Observation – Poseidon

This may strike you as an odd one. Me as well. All I can say is that in one of the stores yesterday, a good sized statue of Poseidon caught my attention. It made me think about how Poseidon made his presence known the first time I took the Princesses to Mystic as well. Deserves a lil further investigation I’d say.

The Post

 This was the trip weekend.

It isn’t ending well. But, it is what it it is and after several hours of Zenitation i am comfortable in accepting that it is exactly as it needs to be.

I don’t like it. It hurts probably more than I would ever admit to even myself. But, I’m not surprised by it all. I suppose it was all just a matter of time.

I’ve been commenting for some time now that my daughters make it very clear that they have serious issues with me. The problem is that their choice in handling these issues is to not actually talk about them. Instead they wait until things are tense and toxic and then they blurt them out. [Similar to how I was handling my issues today. I just think our motivation behind the choices is different.]

Nonetheless, things came to a head - smack dab in the middle of Boston. Everyone yelling and carrying on. Storming away. Disappearing completely. We came back to the house separately. They took an Uber from BOston to Salem. [Completely their choice. They booked it before I knew anything about it.

Currently, they are hanging out in the living room of the house and I am chillin in Artemis working on this. We will have little interaction between now and our return to Geistopia. Just speaking as is needed. I have told them the rest of the trip is up to them. I committed myself to certain things and I worked hard and put myself through a lot to meet those commitments. If they want them, I will follow through. If not that’s fine too.

Actually works much better for me in the long run. Makes many things much easier on me. [Which quite frankly I could use at the moment.]

I won’t get into too many details about it all. There’s no need for all that. There are a few points that should be touched on though,

First, and foremost, the trigger for it all was the most inane thing. Frankly, it was such a small thing it is almost as if someone was just waiting for an excuse to pop. Dumb shit. Sad really, considering it caused such a disruptive explosion.

It’s important to note that I have been stressing that this was their trip. It was for them and about them. I made no real choices.

I wanted nothing but the best for them on this trip. I wanted them to have their own [spiritual] experience. I was prepared and willing to spend minimal time with them so that they could get from this trip that for which they were brought here.

Of course, I have no clue what that was to be. I only know it was to be and that my job was to get them here and do what I could to let them have it.

I made videos talking about how important it was. How much they needed whatever was waiting for them here.

The truth is, I wanted nothing part of whatever it was. I didn’t need to be a part of it or even know what it was.

It seems I was to be a part of it anyway.

Again, without the details, it’s important to mention that I found myself telling them something. It was something I knew they needed to hear. I just didnn’t need them yo hear it from me.

“90% of your problem with me us that you think I am like everyone else…and I’m not. And, 50% of the issues the two of you are having yourselves are because you think you are like everyone else…and you’re not. You will find that once you recognize and accept this that there are big changes in your lives. I know this because I have been seeing them myself for the past 2 months.”

And that is how it has all been left.

I do not know what happens when we return to The Valley. I told them if they want to go their separate ways and not deal with me anymore that that is perfectly fine. In fact, I may make that choice for them.

I would never allow someone in my life who makes me feel the way they make me feel - who treats mee or speaks at me the way they do. I cut my own parents out of many life for that very reason.

Why should I allow them?

Do not worry, Fellw Travelers, this is but a mere bump in the road. Truly it has very little to do with the journey we are currently on. It is it’s own separate thing and one day we will circle back around to it.

For now we will look to moving forward on the path that has been laid before us. Something we will pick up again next week.

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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

Cardinal - Renewed Vitality through Recognizing Self-Importance

They remind us that, regardless of the time of day or year, we always have the opportunity to renew our own vitality and recognize our own life roles. Whistles are often reminders to listen closely - to pay attention to what is blowing on the winds. Reflects that we should be listening to the inner voice (the feminine) more closely for our own health and well-being. Almost always reflects a need to assert the feminine aspects of creativity and intuition more strongly. Can reflect a need to b more careful about your diet, that what you are eating may be injurious to yourself and affecting your overall vitality. Reflects the rhythm of 12 that is going to become more predominant within your own life. Reflects lessons associated with responsibility and the recognition of the task at hand. May reflect past-life connections with the church, or even a reviving of more traditional religious beliefs, regardless of denomination. Remind us to add color to our lives, and remember that everything is of importance. 

Cat – Mystery, Magic, and Independence

Goddess Bast, Goddess Freyja, Goddess Shasthi. Study Mouse and Dog as well.

Crow - The Secret Magic of Creation is Calling

Magic and creation are potentials very much alive during the day. Alchemy. Represents “ingredients,” the initial state of substance - unformed but full of potential. A reminder of what an happen if we are not looking for magic and creation every day. Magic and creation are ‘cawing’ out to us every day. Health, home and respect. Working with crows can help you to see how the winds are going to blow into your life and how to adjust your own life flights. Finding a dead crow was a sign of good luck. Wherever crows are there is magic. Symbols of creation and spiritual strength. Look for opportunities to create and manifest the magic of life. They are messengers calling to us about the magic that is alive within our world everyday and available to us. 

Deer – Gentleness and Innocence – Gentle Luring to New Adventures

They have been able to adapt to every sort of habitat. Buddha is often pictured with a deer. Antlers are symbols of antennae, connections to higher forms of attunement. Look for new perceptions and degrees of perceptions to expand for as much as the next five years. Can indicate that there will be opportunities to stimulate gentle new growth increasingly over the next few years. Leads us back to the primal wisdom. A deer’s senses are very acute. Find increasing ability to detect subtle movements and appearances. Begin to hear what may not be said directly. Time to be gentle with yourself and others. A new innocence and freshness is about to be awakened or born. There is going to be a gentle, enticing lure of new adventures. Are you trying to force things? Are others? Are you being too critical and uncaring of yourself? An opportunity to express gentle love that will open new doors to adventure for you.

 Dog – Faithfulness and Protection

Different dogs will mean different things. Examine the qualities of your breed and the individual dog. It takes a lot to break a dog’s spirit. It’s ability to love, even when abused, is tremendous. It’s spirit and willingness to love and to be a companion is great. What is this saying about your need for or lack of companionship? Are you being faithful? Are others around you? Are you showing unconditional love, or receiving it? Do you need to be more protective of your territory? Do you need to play a little more? Does your spirit need bolstering? How about those around you? Examine your territories. Dog knows its own home ground.

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?

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. 

Heron - The Call of The Quest and Travels to Legendary Places.

Reflects a stimulation of the childhood thrill and belief in legendary places. [The story(s) we most loved in childhood often reflect the life quest we have come to take upon us in this lifetime.] Can also aid in communication especially through the use of stories. Individuals wishing to write can facilitate the process by working with a goose totem. It will stimulate the creative process and help to move through creative blocks. Also a symbol of fertility and marital fidelity. May reflect a need for more vegetables in the diet. An ability to move forward or backward. Reflects movement. A call to the spiritual quest. It reminds us that as any one individual makes his or her quest, it becomes easier for others to do so as well. We should not undertake any quest in life without having a full view of what it entails. Opening to new possibilities. Affix ourselves to a new path. Great fertility that should be acted upon if growth is desired. Greater vision, physical and spiritual, will occur. Can reflect that you are about to break free from old childhood restraints and begin to come into your own. You can expect to have the imagination stirred toward new travels and distant places - whether in the body or in the mind. 

Octopus – (from whatismyspiritanimal.com)

The impressive Octopus has a variety of symbolism and meanings associated with it. On a spiritual level Octopus represents our willpower and focus. Octopus Spirit is very wise and smart, having the skills to get out of sticky situations. Octopus looks at circumstances, adapts, flexes and then finds a strategic way to fix things or make them better.

To humans, Octopus may seem mysterious. As a sea creature, this Animal Spirit touches our deep emotions in unanticipated ways. She shows us our potential and supports our ability to reason things out. If Octopus walked on land, it would be a life-long student of energetic realms and the ancient mysteries.

Octopus symbolism is highly influenced by the Water Element. This brings insight, inventiveness, cleansing, and movement into the equation. The Moon influences Octopus as it waxes and wanes, charging the air with psychic ability. Lightworkers consider Octopus Medicine as tied to the sacred feminine.

In nature, Octopus prefers to move along the bottom of their realm. They frequently move, shifting with the water’s movements. In this Octopus teaches us how to work with whatever is “in motion” vs. fighting against it. Additionally, no matter Octopus’ magical abilities, She stays close to the ground of the watery realms for stability.

The Octopus has no spinal column, making them very flexible (loose as a goose, so to speak). The Path Octopus treads is not always orthodox, but productive. Better still, Octopus can re-grow their arms, so when one door closes, it’s easy to “regenerate” and try something else. This ability, combined with being able to detach limbs, means that Octopus can avoid problems and dangers, leaving the past behind. This physical aptitude and structure give Octopus additional meanings that include renewal, life’s cycles and evolution of the soul.

Octopus is a reasoning being; they have sound memories and logical aptitude. Thus, Octopus represents mastering our minds and honing our cognitive skill, so it becomes a fine tool for daily use. Many spiritual seekers rely heavily on sensitivity vs. logic, but Octopus reminds us that both have a place on our Path. Additionally, Octopus is a master of camouflage; this represents not only “laying low” and avoiding overexposure but also secrets and the unknown. Octopus can teach us much about shape-shifting and the ever-unfolding creative forces of the Universe too.

When Octopus glides smoothly into your life whole new worlds are about to open to you. She brings the gifts of wisdom, keen-mindedness, and a connection to the Path of the Mystic. Octopus will nudge to you explore your creative and intuitive self. Many people who encounter Octopus find they begin having very detailed dreams some of which are precognitive. Octopus loves students and frequently comes to those immersed in higher learning.

Octopus has eight legs that represent infinity. From a metaphysical standpoint, this is a message about your past lives and the lessons you learned on the Wheel of Life. Don’t be surprised if Octopus surprises you with glimpses that help with your current circumstances.

For those of us who pushed down our words and emotions, Octopus sees them and challenges us to look at those honestly. It is time to purge that which doesn’t celebrate your life and Spirit as it exists now. Clinging to the past with all 8 arms will only keep you stuck there. Release and go with the flow. That which seemed impossible will suddenly take on a new light.

Another message from Octopus Spirit Animal has to do with illusions. Something or someone (perhaps even you) are not what they seem. Getting to the truth is important.

Finally, in the bedroom Octopus encourages us to explore our sensuality and release some of the walls that keep us from our Bliss.

 Owl - The Mystery of Magic, Omens, Silent Wisdom, and Vision in the Night

Symbol of the feminine and the night. Ties to fertility and seduction. Bird of magic and darkness, of prophecy and wisdom. Symbolically associated with clairvoyance, astral projection and magic, both black and white. Hints of the light of the sun, alive in the dark of night. Meditation on this alone will reveal much about the magic of Owl within your life. Will be able to see and hear what others are trying to hide. What is not being said. See what is hidden or in the shadows. Detect and pinpoint the subtleties. Unique ability to see into the darkness of others’ souls. And life. Their medicine can extract secrets. If your neck is stiff and inflexible, you are hindering your perceptions to a great degree. Often reflects that you were born very perceptive - with a vision of others that you may or may not have recognized or acknowledged. Unique ability for seeing into the eyes and souls of others. Keep silent and go about your business. Eliminate those aspects that are not beneficial and unhealthy. 

Tiger – Power, Passion, Devotion and Sensuality

Element of water. Find their most effective work accomplished at night. Mysticism surrounding new and full moons. There will be awakened a new sensuality – a sensitivity to touch. White tiger is a symbol of the west, autumn, and all metals. Expect new adventures. Begin within 6-8 weeks and last for about a year and a half. Do you need more passion for life? Are you expressing your life passion inappropriately? Has your energy been down? There will begin to develop new adventures and renewed devotion and passion for life.

[I will have to type something up for Seagull.]