Welcome, dear Reader-fellow traveler and member of this cosmic family within the vast existence we call the Universe! As the title of this work suggests, this work chronicle my personal choice to remain here, temporarily, in what I call the living Universe rather than returning to my true home in God Consciousness. This is the story of my soul beings journey through physical reality-a path I am mastering in preparation for going back home. Whether you encounter these words in a work like this or through the streams of social media, you may find yourself on a similar journey. My hope is that your soul's essence will be enriched with insight and awareness, just as mine has been.