Message from the Mountain

When we look at a tree from a distance, all we see is the general shape. When we get closeup, we can see all the different components that make up the whole. The same thing is true in life. If we observe it from a distance, we are not aware of all the complexities there are that make up the whole. Both views give us a better perspective. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support th...

Today is the first day of meteorological spring and the lions of winter roared overnight. As the sun gets higher in the sky and the days get longer, I now can focus on the days ahead that lead the way to spring adventures. There is a lot to be thankful for. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Just as we were experiencing several spring-like days, more snow arrived. That is just the ups and downs of the season when spring and winter collide. Life is the same way. I find focusing on something that I am grateful for helps diminish the ups and downs. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

The woodpeckers are hard at work getting nourishment out of insect riddled trees from dawn to dusk. I seldom see them unless I am in the woods, but I see the results after their work is done. I know hardworking people that I never see at their projects until they are finished, and they often benefit others. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

My son took out our 60-year-old bathtub and left it on the ground outside. We offered to give it away for free, but no one was interested until now when it was buried in the snow and filled with ice. This week a father and son dug it up and plan to have it completely restored. It was a buried treasure to them. I think of all the creative treasures that you have buried in your mind. It is time to d...

On a winter morning drive, we decided to stop by the beach at the end of our town’s beautiful lake which has a peaceful view of the mountains. Several people were walking their dogs or playing in the snow. I was reminded that no matter the time of year, there are nearby places where we can rejuvenate our souls. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

We have a lot of feathered friends that keep us company in the winter, and in return we keep feeders and suet available. Our goal is to apply what we experience in Nature with our human friends through kind words and the sharing of positive podcasts. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Several weeks ago I lost one of my favorite gloves, and I searched all over for it. The other day I noticed that the entryway was very cold and wondered if the heat pipe had frozen. When I checked it out, I found my glove. I had trusted my Source that all would work out for the greater good. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I watched a pair of snowboarders prepare for an adventure on the Hypnosis Glade back country ski trails. They were ready to climb the mountain and slide down among the trees. I set my intentions each day for positive adventures that might brighten someone else’s life. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I heard the familiar sound of a pileated woodpecker aggressively working on a tree in search of food. I think of people searching for spiritual food who have a large pile of material that just doesn’t fit their needs. Still, the search is what defines the right nourishment for you. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

A flock of turkeys hung around all day, but they disappeared at dusk. Then, my wife looked up from her desk and there they were, high up in the trees roosting for the night. I thought of people who have to find a place to roost almost every night. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

The gale force winds over the last few days have been creating hazardous conditions for walking in the woods due to hanging limbs or whole trees ready to fall. Walking the trails of life requires us to always be aware of the hazards around us. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

It was a bleak day filled with sleet and snow. It was not a day to venture out. But then a beautiful male cardinal appeared - a bright spot that was a mood changer. There is always a bright spot when we set our intentions to see them, regardless of what the day is like. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

With another eight inches of snow, I think of arm wrestling; when you gave up, you would say, “Uncle!” Now when I wrestle the snow, I have to be patient, take a break and keep on keeping on. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

There is an energy at the time of a full moon that has an effect on ocean tides, weather, people and animals. For centuries there have been stories and legends that relate to the full of the moon. Different people are affected differently, many not realizing why. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Lately, I have been amazed to look out the windows and see turkeys roosting on lofty perches high above the snow. Some are resting and others are keeping watch for predators. People often do the same thing in their minds, watching life and planning their next move. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Valentine’s Day is a special day in the year where everyone is given the opportunity to express love for others, nature, and for peace in the whole world. Imagine what it would be like if, every day, people set their intentions to spread love rather than fear or hate. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

DOING OUR PART. We enjoy providing cracked corn for a flock of up to fifty wild turkeys that come by a couple of times a day. With the snow making it hard for them to find food, what we and our neighbors do makes a difference. We can also make a difference using kind and encouraging acts for people. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

The titmouse was sitting on the edge of the feeder gazing in the window. I smiled and wondered who was watching whom. I wonder about a lot of things as I watch the world from the mountains and believe that a greater power is keeping watch over me. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I recently received a beautiful gift from my wife of a printed volume of last year’s “Message from the Mountain”. Chronicling events in one’s environment is a wonderful way of preserving information that can have positive lasting effects for years to come. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Overnight another snowstorm blanketed the area with six inches of powder. The snow is really piling up, making it difficult to clear away. In life, our things and thoughts can pile up, and unless we clear them away from time to time, we get stuck. Spring is coming to clear the snow. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

The winds have been really blowing across the mountains with an icy blast creating designs in the snow. The designs are an inspiration for creating works of art. We have the freedom in our minds to let the winds of creativity design many things of wonder to share. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

My wife has a basket full of scrap material that would normally be thrown away, but she decided to design a scrap pattern and make a sample square. We have dreams that we often throw away rather than redesign them to become reality. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Living in snow country, it is important to have a good foundation under your vehicle that can be reliable in all kinds of weather. For us it is studded winter tires. In life, a good belief foundation is essential to help guide me, no matter what the season. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I never know where a heart sign will appear, but every time one does, I see it as a sign that my Source is sending me love. All of us, whether we realize it or not, receive signs of love. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show