Cash: Incoming message from the staff of Desert Skies
Mac: Desert Skies FMMMMM. You’re probably wonderin’ why I sang that so fast. It’s because Greg’s preppin’ the plane. That’s right, we’re goin’ on a trip. That’s why I sang Desert Skies FM so quick. It’s cause there’s a sphere that needs our help and we gots to go! Pronto.
Tendy: And I’m going to point out the obvious, Mac. By including so much additional information any benefit from speeding up your jingle has been entirely negated. Still, no need to rush.
Mac: No need to rush? And why’s that, Tend?
Tendy: I don’t want to talk about it. Anyways, time for this broadcast’s safe travel tip for travelers traversing the Astral Plane.
Mac: Safe travel tips for traversing the Astral Plane.
Tendy: Seriously, Mac. Slow down.
Mac: Why Tendy?
Tendy: You know why!
Mac: Cause you’re a little scared of flyin’.
Tendy: Now is not the time to bring that up.
Mac: I disagree.
Tendy: Can we move on? Can I share my safety tip?
Mac: Go ahead, but we’re not droppin’ this.
Tendy: Yes, we are. Okay travel tip. When driving through the mountains of the ever stormy eighth sphere, slow down. The roads are wet, the mountains are steep, and rocky. According to our friend, Corson, who is the mover of the eighth sphere, travelers who have taken the plunge look like…well…they look like…
Mac: Look like shit. C’mon, Tend. Don’t be a child.
Tendy: They don’t look great. As we likely told you when you were at the station, you cannot die on the Astral Plane, but you can get hurt.
Mac: You cannot die on the Astral Plane, but in some cases, you’ll wish you could.
Tendy: That’s….true, actually. So, buckle up and be safe. Don’t put an unnecessary damper on your trip. You’ll regret it.
Mac: Wise words from a wise man. Now, some wise words a wiser man. Me.
Tendy: More like a wiser ass.
Mac: Hehe. Wise ass. Okay, Rest Your Weary Soul.
All of us have fears, some of us have too many. I think of a friend of mine. He’s a bit on the younger side, lanky, tall. Name’s Tendy.
Tendy: Mac.
Mac: Tendy’s afraid to ride in a plane. That’s understandable. Think about how amazing it is. Flyin’ through the air at hundreds of miles per Astral hour. Flyin over sphere after sphere after sphere after….
Tendy: This isn’t helping.
Mac: What I’m tryin’ to say, is this. Bein’ afraid of somethin’ like flying in an airplane. That’s not only totally normal, it would be totally un-normal for you to not be afraid. I’m afraid too.
Tendy: You are. You don’t act like it.
Mac: It’s hard to see the sweat under the beard. Bein’ afraid is as normal, and I would argue, as healthy as breathin’. Bein’ afraid can keep us from dangerous situations. It can save us from puttin’ up with bullies. It can keep us from takin’ unnecessary risks. Or seein’ what happens when you microwave a mug full of Astral Grade Fuel. Sorry about that, Tend.
Tendy: It’s in the past.
Mac: But sometimes, our fears aren’t protectin’ us. Sometimes they’re hurtin’ us. Sometimes our fear tells us not to tell the ones we love that we love them, for fear of bein’ rejected. Sometimes they tell us not to try new foods for fear of tasty somethin’ nasty (somethin’ you might of loved)
And sometimes, fear keeps us from gettin’ on a plane so we can get to someone who needs our help. It’s nothin’ to be ashamed of, but it is somethin’, like many somethin’s, that may warrant us pushin’ through the fear.
Some of you are lookin’ at somethin’ big and scary, maybe writin’ a book, maybe putin’ on a show. Fear kept you from doin’ that on the Physical Plane. That’s okay. You can do it here. You’re gonna encounter so many friendly beings along the way to the Next Life. Ask ‘em where you can find some paper and a pen. See if someone can take the time to show you how to play the piano. Hell, you can spend damn near an eternity learnin’. There’s no rush. No deadline. Next life’ll be there when you’re ready. In the meantime, learn to be the next Mozart.
Whatever it is, I know you can face the fear that’s keepin’ you from it. And the cool thing is, facin’ that fear just one time, is gonna make the second time easier, and will bring rest to your weary soul.
Tendy: You know what? You’re right. I can do this.
Mac: Yes, you can. But first, time to….Check the answering machine. Beep.
Nonny: Hey, friends. This is Nonny.
Mac: It’s Nonny, Tend!
Nonny: Why didn’t you guys answer? I was on my way to the second sphere when I saw this phone booth and decided to check in.
Tendy: We literally just saw her.
Nonny: I just wanted to let you guys know that I miss you already and I hope to see you again sometime and maybe I’ll just come back and maybe I’ll just keep goin’ or maybe I’ll set up camp and live there for an eternity, but either way I hope you get this message and that you’re doin’ great. Goodbye.
Mac: Well that was really nice. Must’ve missed her call when we were across the road. Nonny, if you happen to come across a radio and hear this broadcast, we wish yahoo safe travels. And also, express our gratitude for bein’ awesome.
Friend, if you find yourself at a communication station and have a question about the astral plane, or the afterlife, or just wanna say hey, give us a call at 947-Mac-Help, that 947-622-4357. If we don’t answer, and we won’t because we’re headed to the eighteenth sphere, just leave a message and maybe we’ll play it on the show when we get back.
Tendy: That’s our broadcast, safe travel friend.
C.A.S.H:If you’d like to learn more about Desert Skies, just use one of the computer modules located in communication stations along the Astral Highway. From there, visit desertskiespodcast.com, where you can sign our guestbook, read some articles, or access transcripts.