Message from the Mountain

The lady slippers are dancing in the wind on the mountainside. We love to search for these delicate blooms when they are on display. It is also the time of year when people are beginning to take action on their winter dreams as the dance of life continues. Support the show

This is an excellent time of the year to establish a habit of pausing for a moment and taking in Nature's spectacular show, whether it is the smells, the colors, the sounds, or tastes. Being grateful while you pause helps you set your intentions for the day. Support the show

I recently watched a spring ritual play out on our front lawn. A male turkey was strutting his stuff the best he could with several tail feathers missing, try to attract a single female. I wonder if they were misfits in the world of turkeys. I was reminded of people that find their way together. Support the show

The ferns that grow in the orchard are ready to unfurl their leaves, creating a sea of green. Many people harvest the fiddleheads before they open to enjoy one of Nature’s delicacies. There are people that, like the ferns, are ready to unfurl their gifts for others to benefit. Support the show

Humans are not the only ones currently looking for places to live. Much of nature is doing the same thing. We recently discovered a mud bird house built on the side of our non-workable outhouse by the Cabin. I guess the lesson is to choose wisely where you live. Support the show

Since the beginning, man has constantly tried to create tools that would be more efficient and make life easier. Recently, I was supplied with a “grabber” after my hip operation. We have an old wooden one, and one day I had to use it to pick up the new one. Support the show

I have spent a lot of time in my life waiting for something to happen, only to find that when it does, it can be sudden and without a big flash of excitement. This happened recently when I suddenly realized the leaves that I had been waiting for each day had appeared. Miracles are that way. Support the show

It all began when we first bought the Center property and found old flower gardens. I saved as much as I could, and then Martha Douglass added to them. Now it is Derek who continues to develop the Garden of my dreams. We all have dreams that can develop over time. Support the show

The lilacs are in full bloom. It is one of my favorite times of the year. Just the smell of lilacs takes me on a journey in my mind to Memorial Day parades when my father joined other veterans who squeezed into their uniforms to march to the lake to decorate the graves of the fallen. Support the show

Here in the foothills our senses are alive, especially this time of year. If you have allergies, it may not be a pleasant time, but if smell is important to you, it is like living in a bouquet. There is always something positive to discover in Nature. Support the show

After a long spring of waiting for the weather to be dry enough so we could drive to the orchard, I am now able to return to the peace and quiet where the remaining trees are now almost in full bloom. Nature has many places where our hearts can escape. Support the show

SEEING BLUE MAKES ME HAPPY – For many people, seeing blue is related to feeling sad. I am thinking of the blue ground phlox that spread their cheeriness on the landscape this time of year. Actually, not everyone interprets color the same. The same is true of all in life. Support the show

This time of year I look forward to being reminded of when we transplanted some beautiful blue forget-me-nots that have flourished and spread over time. Just another reminder that when we plant things in the soil, they often continue to spread joy to others year after year. Support the show

Several years ago, as an afterthought I transplanted a couple of small trowels full of tiny bluettes to the Center and they continue to come back every year. I am reminded that it is often not just the big splashy acts of positivity that continue to grow, but the small ones as well. Support the show

Our fifty-plus year-old pear trees are blooming again with white flowers, attracting the bees. They will eventually bear fruit that will mainly go uneaten except by critters. Sometimes it takes a while when we plant positive actions for them to grow to maturity. Support the show

The beautiful tiny and delicate primroses are now open and celebrating the May weather. I look for these special flowers each year and, with heart felt gratitude, I take in their colorful blooms and breathe out heart-based love. Support the show

The way we go about setting our intentions in life can have a major effect on others. Recently we have been having some beautiful views of the sun, caused by forest fires in the west of Canada. Life is a series of causes and effects. The key is how we respond to them. Support the show

Five days ago I had hip surgery, and it was a little more complicated than expected. I am getting better every day and am discovering life again for the first time. It is not the same as it was, and I expect it will be even richer and more filled with love than before. Support the show

When the temperature reached 70 degrees last May, I sat on a bench on the mountain taking in the beauty of Nature. My heart was filled with gratitude for that special experience, and I set my intentions to remember and share that love in positive actions. This year I haven't been able to sit on the bench yet, but I will soon and am looking forward to it. Support the show

I was amazed after a few days away to find how much the landscape had turned green. The valley looked vibrant from my view on the mountain. Everything looks fresh. It is also a wonderful time to turn your fresh ideas into reality. It is the season of growing changes. Support the show

Finally the forecasters are calling for return of the sun for the next few days. Its warmth will be very welcome. Still, in all the rainy cloudy weather we have had, there were many times when my heart was positively warmed with the same warmth as the sun. Support the show

The recent heavy rains have saturated the mountains and valleys with so much moisture that the land cannot hold any more. Consequently, there have been some major washouts on the roads. This has held true since the early settlers arrived. It is good to be flexible in life. Support the show

My intention is to always be aware of heart signs that I believe materialize at just the right time in my life, showing me that I am not alone on my soul’s journey. So it was that a heart sign on the bark of a birch tree was there for me at just the right time. Support the show

The maple leaves have been slowly getting ready to burst open. All that’s needed is a warm sunny day, and it will begin to look like summer. I believe that will happen soon, just as I believe that positive intentions will manifest when the time is right. Support the show

With the recent deluge of rain, the water flowing down the mountainside is creating a powerful force that the settlers used to run mills, like the bark mill located on our property. I think of the power of human positive intentions that, when flowing together, can change the world. Support the show