Message from the Mountain

The small stained-glass wreath with two candles in the center connected as one flame may confirm or challenge one’s beliefs. There is a concept that when our souls first were conceived, we were both male and female and eventually divided into two physical beings.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Music is very important in our family life and always has been. Regardless of your religion, music plays a major part in the holidays as well as all aspects of life. It can calm your soul and ignite your energy.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

The male cardinal appeared to be enjoying his food as he looked in the window. At the same time, he was providing a feast of gratitude for us for his choosing our feeder. There are many feasts for our hearts when we set our intentions to experience the spiritual food of love and acts of kindness.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

The woodpeckers love the log suet holder. It was fascinating to watch through a hole and see a bird pecking away on the other side. It reminded me that there are two ways to view life, from the outside and from the inside. Having two views helps you get the best perspective.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

The nights are now at the darkest of the entire year and we place festive lights in the windows. They not only cheer up the night but greet us in the morning. Our goal is to brighten our days and that of others, just as others are shining their inner lights and making a difference.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Now that the snow has covered the landscape and, especially, the mountains across the valley, the morning pink alpine glows are brilliant, Add to that the glow of people enjoying the holiday season, and both the days and nights are glowing. Imagine this all year.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

Today, December first, we turn the calendar page to four months of fun or four months of dread, depending on your expectations of snow. It is an individual choice, as it is every day, on how one views life, with gratitude or fear. I choose to be grateful.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

Winter arrived and spread over nine inches of snow on the foothills. It is now time to be mindful of every step we take as we go about our daily routines - in the same way that we are mindful of spreading positivity in all our actions, both mentally and physically.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

As the first big snowstorm loomed on the horizon there were still some last-minute things to do before it arrived. Our son set some new bird house poles in the orchard. Mindfulness in life helps us and our team prepare for both the known and unknown ahead.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Forty years ago this Thanksgiving we were in New York City to watch our son Brian march with 99 other high school musicians in the McDonald’s All-American Band. Music still plays a special role in his life. We can build on positive memories, realizing that we are in a constantly changing world.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

In this country a turkey is usually the main attraction for a Thanksgiving feast. The other day we hosted thirty wild turkeys for a feast on our front lawn. When people invite others to share a meal, there is a special warmth that can last for a long time.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

The tall oak stands alone against the November sky, ready to bear the brunt of the harsh winds of winter. I admire people who have positive beliefs who stand alone against a flow of negativity. They can change the climate of life for others.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

We used to decorate a small spruce tree in the orchard and put wrapped packages in the old wagon near it to celebrate the holidays. Time has moved on, and the tree is too big now. We still celebrate, but in a different way, creating new traditions.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

There is an old legend here in the valley: When Mount Chocorua has its first snow, we will be covered with it within two weeks. We live in a world of predictions; some we fear and some we look forward to. Positiveness can help soften the ones we fear.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Ever since my childhood days I have loved the sound of rain on the roof. The latest sound of rain is particularly welcome as we have been in a drought for almost three months. It is nourishing my mind as well as Nature. We all have positive experiences we can relive from time to time.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

Some of the hiking trails had become a little hard to follow with new undergrowth where cutting had taken place, so my wife bought and placed new metal arrows for visitors to confirm they were on the right path. In life we get confirmations of following our Soul’s path.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I am amazed how woodpeckers know that what seems to me a perfectly healthy tree is being eaten away on the inside by ants. The woodpeckers drill large holes in it to get at them. Negative thoughts can eat away at a person’s health from their insides, but they can find help to curb the infestation.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

At first glance the November landscape here in the mountains appears to be very barren. If we look closer there is still much to focus on. Life can appear the same way if we don’t pay attention to all the opportunities we have for doing something positive.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

The fairies must be enjoying their new sanctuary at the base of the old pine tree. I recently discovered that they had invited several deer into their safety zone. Whoever assists them brings a smile to my face, the exact purpose of my podcasts.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

We find a lot of enjoyment in sharing our special piece of NH landscape with hikers and skiers. We have four ski trails maintained by the Granite Back County Alliance. Actually, everyone has something to share. It doesn’t have to be grand. A kind word or smile can change a life.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain     Support the show

There is a tiny tree, only a few inches tall, that I am told was a giant that nature shrunk over time but still flourishes on the mountain side. People play different roles in the journey of their Soul. Some big and some small, but all are very important.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

The top of the Mountain has very little topsoil and the trees that grow there do not have deep roots. They grow sideways attempting to support the trees. Some people have shallow support systems that lead to failure, but there is always a deeper spiritual soil to support them.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I could see the snow on Mt. Washington as I sat on the bench at the Lupine Field, but there was no breeze blowing cold air. It was so peaceful. On the way back to the truck I saw a small heart in the soil. Arriving home, we learned that a dear friend we talked with the day before was finally at peace.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain   Support the show

The evening sky said it all. Its cold stare indicated that night temperatures were dropping to below freezing. I thought about turning up the heat but realized that our hearts, when we experience gratitude and love, can stay warm regardless of how cold the weather gets.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

The mountain appeared dark and moody when I captured its photo. I thought of people who look like that when they are in a negative mood. Perhaps a positive word will help them change. Sunshine will help change the mood of the mountain.   www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show