Message from the Mountain

Daylight savings has ended and the clocks have been set to standard time, giving us an extra hour of sleep and losing an hour of daylight at the end of the day. There is a feeling in the air that winter is not far away. I set my intentions to find something each day to bring light into my heart through love and gratitude to ease the changes. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

The last day of October, Halloween, is finely here. It is a day for kids, both big and little, to have an excuse to eat candy and delve into the mysteries of life. It is also a time to be grateful for being able to celebrate with heartfelt gratitude the opportunities to find positive energy to spread across the earth. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

I thought I saw the image of a spirit in the bark of a tree. I hurriedly got the camera and took a picture, but when I turned back to the tree for one more look, the spirit had disappeared. In that brief moment I had seen what is normally unseen. I am reminded that there is more to life than what appears to us. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

According to legend souls who have passed may depart the earth on the last night of October. If that is a fact, then the mountain is one place where spirits gather. I recently saw the image of a giant rabbit in an old dead tree, and I smiled and knew that I was surrounded by protective team watching over me as I wandered the mountainside. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

There is a standing “headstone” close to the entrance of the Orchard from the Lupine Field. I wonder what people think as they pass by. Is there something buried underneath? Life has a lot of mysteries; some we seek answers for and some we create. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

We have several black bears that call the mountain their home. We seldom see them, but they do like to eat bird food and we put up deterrents to keep them from climbing the walls of our house where the birdseed is hung. In life we often play games with our thoughts, especially when trying to change an unwanted habit. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

I am always on the lookout for hearts. I consider them to be signs from the Source which I often refer to as the Cosmos, also referred to as God, angels, guides and more. To my mind that Source is nonjudgmental and sends out energy that I intend to channel in all aspects of my life. It is there for everyone. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

The fall foliage is slowly slipping away. Some trees are now bare of leaves while others still have a lot of color left. Each day has something to appreciate if we take a moment to be aware. It is the same way in life. Things can slowly slip away when we are not aware of what is taking place. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

We currently have many hints of the coming season. The nights are colder and we have had our first frost. The sky seems more dramatic at sunset. I believe it is good to be aware of what may take place in future by staying aware of the current moment and trusting our team to help us navigate as we move forward. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

One of my favorite destinations when the weather is good is just a short walk from the cabin to the bench at the top of the Lupine Field. There I take a few moments to let my mind float away into the Cosmos. For me it is good to have destinations or goals that are flexible; I am grateful my team is in charge of getting me there. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

It is the time of year when we need to cut the grass in the fields in preparation for next year’s growth. If this isn’t done, the forest will take over shortly. In life things can become overgrown and cover up our original intentions. We need to set our intentions to be aware of what needs to be done to move forward. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

We have an overabundance of sweet fern growing on the mountainside. It thrives anywhere there is an open space. In other locations it is desirable as a landscape shrub. It is good to find a balance in life and repurpose the things that do not serve us anymore. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

The yellow leaves are still lingering on the tree while in other places the colors have faded. I enjoy the lingering color, but I think of negative habits people have that linger because they don’t want to or know how to change. Setting a positive goal for the change and every day reminding yourself of your intentions may help create success. www.michaelhathaway.com Support the show

As the daylight wanes and the sun slides westward the shadows grow longer. This fall ritual of Nature creates an interesting pattern of light versus dark on the mountains. People often think casting a shadow mean an omen of negativity. I believe each of us has the ability of shining a light of positivity and hope over any darkness. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

Now that the foliage season is winding down, the ground is covered with a crunchy carpet of leaves. The woods come alive with the sound of movement not heard during the summer. Each sound makes us wonder what is making it. Life itself can become more alive when we pay attention. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

Each day my goal is to set my intentions to experience magical moments following my soul’s path. One such moment happens when I see the mountains across the valley. I feel heart-based gratitude, and my senses feel alive as I intend to share what I feel through positive actions. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

If time and weather allow, I intend to find an opportunity every day to walk a trail on the mountainside. For me it is a wonderful way to experience joy and peace. I think one of the secrets of finding balance in life is to discover something that brings you heartfelt joy, which I am grateful to share with others. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

I noticed several oak tree tips on the ground. Something was attacking them. Almost every species in the woods has a type of pest trying to get nourishment from them, causing damage. A lot of people feel that they are living under some kind of attack. It is comforting to believe that something is watching over us. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

From the top of the Mountain I can observe the valley below and the ridges and peaks. Looking north  I can look into the distance and see the large mountains known as the Great Whites. I can feel the cold breeze and yet I can only imagine what is like to be up there. It is good to have different views wherever we are in life. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

I took another walk from the cabin over to the Lupine field to observe the fading colors of the fall foliage. I knew that soon we would be in what many consider the bleak portion of autumn, before the snow arrives. I think there is much to discover no matter what the season. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

I am fascinated by how the sunlight or lack thereof plays on the mountainside. I am fortunate to observe lighting as pertains to photography, and that causes me to see movement at a slow pace. People in a hurry can miss the wonders that are right in front of them. Try watching the light play. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

Recently I had the opportunity to watch volunteers from the Granite Back County Alliance and Timberland Outdoor Equipment Company from all over New England help in the annual fall cleanup of our backcountry ski trails. Amazingly positive things happen when groups come together. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

Many people come to the mountains to experience the splendor of the fall foliage. Yet, many miss the valuable benefit of taking time to be one with Nature. When one does that, no matter the season, no matter how long, it is possible to feel refreshed and ready to reenter the flow of life. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

Did you ever wonder what shapes the clouds? I do, especially when the form has meaning to me. Is it by accident or is there a spiritual energy involved? It is like synchronicities in life. Do they happen by accident or by some grand design? www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

The first snow of the season covered the top of Mount Washington, and, although there will be warm spells ahead, it is a warning that it won’t be long before the snow covers the foothills. I was grateful to see the snow and the still colorful foliage on the mountains below. Nature can give us a lot of beautiful moments when we look for them. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show