Message from the Mountain

Over the years I have accidentally planted invasive vines on the property, including bittersweet. My intention was for something beautiful, but they took over and choked out other beautiful growth. Sometimes we let invasive thoughts take over, although our intentions were good. Support the show

As I walked along the edge of the Lupine Field looking for something to photograph, I found a pleasant surprise. It was a lupine flower in bloom almost three months late, after the rest went to seed. Had I not been looking, I would not have found it. Support the show

Our pear tree is dropping its fruit, covering the ground with succulent treats for the wildlife. The pears are the small variety, better for pickling than eating, so we really aren’t missing anything. It is good to share things that others might like to have. Support the show

This is the time of year when most of the wildflowers have gone to seed, but their beauty continues on, thanks to Nature’s grand design. Older people, often overlooked by younger generations, are full of knowledge and stories that add beauty to everyone’s life. Support the show

The first day of fall is a point in the year that people either look forward to or dread. This year the foliage seems to be developing slowly as the temperature is still above average. It is a time when people are re-evaluating their goals. One step at a time can bring positive outcomes. Support the show

As I begin my half mile walk down the old dirt road I know there may be a new adventure around every turn, and I have had many over the years. I also have come to believe that there may be an adventure waiting around every bend in the walk of life. Support the show

A splash of pink caught my eye as I stood at the top of the lupine field admiring the view. It was one remaining pink aster and my wife got close to it and discovered it was covered with butterflies. The aster was nourishing them as well as my soul. Support the show

The non-profit that partners with the Center recently held a fair that brought together crafters, musicians and nature lovers, many for the first time in some years. The positive energy was very special as many there were discovering life again for the first time. Support the show

I believe that I am not walking my soul’s path alone and that there are whole teams on both sides of reality watching over me as well as guiding me. Whenever I see a heart, it is an affirmation. Support the show

A thin, almost invisible, thread caught my eye as it shined briefly in the sun. It was the work of a spider connecting one tree to another. I marveled at its engineering ability and thought of people attempting to weave a thin thread in their lives. Belief and positive intentions help strengthen it. Support the show

I noticed recently that part of our driveway was littered with acorn shells, and I knew that the chipmunks were harvesting the meat and stockpiling it for the upcoming winter. People can stockpile gratitude in their hearts for when it is needed by practicing it every day. Support the show

There is a very large rock resting silently in the woods of Madison NH that is, in fact, the largest glacial erratic in North America that is in one piece. The glacier deposited it here. The power of belief is also awesome when practiced daily. Support the show

This time of year many people are sharing the abundance of the growing season with others, like thinning a flower garden. Abundance comes in many ways, like a piece of land where people can connect with Nature, or a skill that can help others, or even a welcoming smile. Support the show

Over the years I have walked in many kinds of weather, from hot and humid to cold and icy, and even in rain and snow. Walking is part of my wellness; I experience it at a pace that varies in speed, but I am always aware of the Nature around me. Support the show

Currently, as we walk the old gravel road, my attention is drawn to roadside bouquets of small late season flowers that will soon be swallowed up by colorful autumn leaves. It is good to remember people who disappear when drowned out by others with strong egos. Support the show

It has been nearly sixteen years now that I have been doing a daily podcast on Nature and Life. In pausing and reflecting for a moment, I am so grateful for all Nature has taught me and continues to do so on my quest to understand my soul’s purpose.   Support the show

The Norway pines are different than the white pines that often grow side by side here in the foothills. The Norway pines send out a lot of tiny limbs from their trunks. People grow differently from each other as they adapt to their environments. Each one is unique in their own way. Support the show

The game camera often catches glimpses of wildlife that live on or pass through the property that we may never encounter in person. It is an unseen reality. We experience the same when we let our mind connect with the unseen that exists around us and is real.   Support the show

The clouds at sunset caught my attention and I decided to capture some images. As I examined them, my eyes went out of focus as I searched for intuitive information. This very old hypnotic technique is called scrying when we connect with our unconscious mind and beyond. Support the show

I noticed the blueberry bushes’ leaves beginning to change color from their summer greens to fall reds. Nature is at it again, daily adding small splashes of color as autumn approaches. Small positive intentions and actions, practiced daily, add up to big changes. Support the show

On our hiking trails, we have benches placed along the way where there are views or rocks or ledges where hikers can pause and rest. On our soul’s journey, our Sources provide spots internally and externally where we can rest for a moment. Support the show

DIGGING INTO THE HILL – Most of the hiking we do on the Center trails is either up or down hill with just a small portion on flat ground. I learned a long time ago that if I stopped to rest on the way up, it would be hard to start again. I don’t look at the top, just dig in and keep moving, just like all of life.   To hear this podcast recording, go to: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2037649 or http:/...

A walk or a hike is much more interesting when there are bends in the trail ahead. It adds a sense of mystery to the adventure. A lot of people pay psychics money to find out what is around the bends in their lives. We have guides and angels to help as we move forward. Support the show

Nature does such an incredible job of putting together both small and large artistic arrangements for me to pause and appreciate on my walks, no matter what time of year it is. When we focus on the negatives in life, we can miss the parts that the Cosmos nicely arranges for us. Support the show

We often go for a walk with an agenda, looking for something specific, depending on where we are and the time of year it is. If it is some place new, we look for ideas we can incorporate into our trails. Theme walks are good for the soul.   Support the show