Message from the Mountain

So far, this has been an up and down winter. Just when we begin to establish a snow pack, the weather turns warm and much of it melts. This has been at least the fourth time we have started over again. In life’s ups and downs, each time we start over again, it is always different. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

On this last day of 2024, many people set resolutions that often fail in a matter of weeks. Setting an intention daily through heart-based love may provide more flexibility in achieving one’s goal.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

The land we live on has many secrets from the past. Many we may never know. Our souls have many secrets buried in them. Some we will discover and some we may not during this lifetime.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I set my intentions to discover something magical in the world each day, such as snow looking like marshmallows that cling to the apple trees. It helps life flow a little easier when I can find something unique to focus on.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

Our flock of thirty wild turkeys seems to have taken up residence between our place and the neighbor’s. They come by several times daily and often take naps after they have eaten. We have thoughts in our minds that take up residence. My goal is to gratefully ask the negative ones to leave.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

In the summer, it is only a five-minute drive to the Cabin on top of the Mountain. It is so near and yet, with the winter snow, it is far away as I do not hike well on uneven ground. In life, there are things that are so near, and yet seem far away. They may be closer than you think, if you continue to believe.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

Many people seek to escape the complexities of modern life and live in the back country as it used to be some time ago. Old-fashioned values are great to have, but the world is constantly changing. It is how we combine the old and the new that can make a positive difference in life.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Today, here in the foothills of the White Mountains, the old song, “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas”, has come true. It will be a miracle if another carol’s lyrics are real: “peace on earth, good will to man.” I believe in miracles.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

The day before Christmas and Hanukkah is a day of anticipation for children of all ages waiting for the dawn of the next day. They go to bed with visions of candy canes in their head. I still have that feeling with the hope that mankind can find a way to fill their hearts with love.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Winter has, for the moment anyways, reached out with its icy fingers and taken hold of the season. I find warmth in my heart from all the acts of love and kindness that take place during the holiday season, and my wish and prayer is that they will continue throughout the year.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

Today the sun begins its six-month journey to the longest day of the year. At first it moves very slowly, only a few seconds at a time. It is a great time of year to set our intentions for positive changes in our lives. It only takes a few seconds. Over time those seconds make a difference.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

With a recent coating of white snow we now have a realistic hope of having white holidays here in the foothills of the White Mountains. “Hope springs eternal” is an old saying that when we live with hope, we may be manifesting something positive for ourselves and others.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year. Now, second by second, we start our journey towards the longest day in six months. It is time to begin to make positive changes in our lives that will help us prepare for the warm sun of spring and summer.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

My eyes caught a glimpse of what I thought was a leaf floating out of the sky and landing close to a lilac bush. As I got closer, I saw it was a tiny bird’s nest wreath celebrating the holidays. I wondered if it was just synchronicity or by grand design.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Just when I thought Winter had chased Fall away, Fall came back and melted much of the snow with rain and warm temperatures. In life, our expectations may not be realized because of other circumstances. We can flow with life with love and gratitude in our hearts.   Support the show

Nature has begun slowly laying the groundwork for its ice sculpture exhibit in the brook: one drop of frozen water at a time. In life we lay the groundwork for positive change by setting an intention that we practice over and over again until success is obtained.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

In the winter we often throw out some cracked corn on the snow for the turkeys to find for nourishment when their food is scarce. It is also important for us to find, not only physical nourishment, but nourishment for the mind and soul.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

Before the snow came, we hung a wreath on the Cabin door, knowing we would not have a chance to visit it much in the winter. It is there for passersby and the wildlife to enjoy. We don’t have to be present for others to benefit from acts of kindness and love.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

The little brook that flows down the mountainside dried out in the long drought, but recent rain got it flowing again. Nature decorated its banks with a dusting of white adding to the celebration. It teaches me that in life when the creative flow has stopped, it will return again.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Winter was off to a fast start this year, even though we are still in astrological fall. Then came 2-3 inches of rain, washing away half of the snow. Life has a lot of ups and downs to it, but if we are supported by love over the long run, it averages out.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

Tiny water drops formed on the tips of a tree branch glistened in the morning light like magical crystal balls. Then again, Nature is filled with magic for those that take the time to notice. Actually, there is magic in all aspects of life.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

  I love to tell the story of how one of my favorite holiday decorations came back home. It is a Santa my wife made and sold several years ago. I always wanted to have one, and at a sale, there it was for twenty-five cents. Positive thoughts can produce results.     www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

Some trees develop burls or growths, perhaps caused by a wound of some sort years ago. They may look unique to most people, but they are worthless unless you can harvest them and turn them into something, like a bowl. Most everything in life has some sort of possibility if we look at it differently.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I am basically a plant-based eater, and recently my wife was out for the day and I was left to find a frozen dinner for lunch. There in the middle of the frost was a heart. You never know where you will get the next sign proving you are not alone in your journey.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

To be honest most of the holiday decorations we display are for ourselves. The lights come on at dark, turn off after we go to bed and come on to greet us in the early morning. At the same time many people tell us how much they enjoy them. We all have an inner light that we can spread all year round.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show