Message from the Mountain

The weather forecaster predicted there was a storm pattern developing over the next week with several snowstorms of various sizes. I thought of how we develop life patterns, creating expectations of future outcomes. Unlike the weather, we can change our life patterns. Support the show

The woodpeckers love to peck away at the suet feeder just outside my window. It is a piece of tree limb with large holes in it that my son fills with the suet. Life has many enriching adventures knocking at the window of our minds if we pay attention. Support the show

It is easy to focus on the harsh side of winter with its cold and stormy weather, but there is also a soft side, especially as Spring approaches when fresh snow covers the banks of streams and lakes creating a contrast between the snow and open water. Life has a soft side.   Support the show

So much for spring in February. The Groundhog was right. Winter is still with us. That is just the way life is here in the foothills. Just when you get used to a certain way of life, it can quickly change. Changes are something we can depend on happening. Support the show

This winter season we have experienced spring in every month and then winter starts over again. The again, it seems as though life has been like that the last few years as we find ourselves starting over several times. Each time we do, we have more experience from the last time. Support the show

The weather, for me, reflects life in many ways, as the sharp contrasts between light and dark that I observed in a recent sunset. Life is full of contrasts when we live under the influence of our ego. It is the willingness to believe that there is something connected to us from beyond that helps us stay even. Support the show

Experiencing Nature is a great way to pause and breathe in some fresh air, something many of us forget to do when we are consumed with distracting thoughts. We can also use the experience in Nature to help us get a breath of fresh air wherever we are by remembering it. Support the show

When I used to do hypnosis stage shows, I had a skit where I would freeze someone’s ability to see what was happening until I unfroze them. The brook is doing the same thing, freezing and unfreezing. People often freeze old beliefs in their minds and don’t know how to unfreeze them. Support the show

There is something about looking out the front window on a clear winter day, just as the sun rises, and being welcomed by a pink glow on the mountains across the valley. I am always inspired. I wonder what inspires each of us along our soul’s path.   Support the show

It seems as though everything in live is on Confuse Control and we spend a lot of time sorting it all out to make sense. Even my wife and my cell phones are confused, and she gets calls on her phone on my number. Fortunately, our spiritual teams have a way of sorting it out. Support the show

I was never very good at playing with a yo yo when I was a child. I couldn’t make it go up and down or do tricks as my friends could. Today it is the ups and downs of the weather that is often known as the yo yo effect. Life right now is also going through ups and downs for people. Support the show

I find the Law of Attraction fascinating with the concept that our thoughts are energy attracting to us what we focus on whether we want it or not. Recently I had a physical checkup and my wife was disappointed that more tests were not done. Thanks to an accident, I had all the tests I needed. Support the show

There is a lot of interest lately in Artificial Intelligence and how it is going to impact our lives, but actually I am thinking of Akashic Intelligence housed in a library in the Cosmos. Here we have, through our mind’s computer, access to all the knowledge in every soul. Support the show

I wonder what the world would be like if everyone celebrated each day as if it were Valentine's Day? That is, with the intention of looking at and experiencing life through a heart-based energy of gratitude and love. That is my intention. Support the show

This winter the weather has been crazy here in the mountains. We have already had at least two mud seasons as the temperatures have experienced highs and lows. At least we have stability within ourselves when we are guided by the Cosmos. Support the show

Our lives often revolve around statistics and out of those facts become records for the most, the hottest, the coldest, the longest, or even the shortest. We constantly monitor facts to look for an indicator of when a record might be broken. We have records of our past lives in our soul. Support the show

I have tried to keep up with a lot of trends in my life from clothes to haircuts to foods. There are people that research future trends to stay ahead of the curve. There are trends in Nature like preserving green spaces. Inside of ourselves we have an intuition that guides us. Support the show

Since I have discovered the heart power in gratitude, I am more conscious of finding something to celebrate every day. It might be something to do with Nature or just feeling good about other peoples’ accomplishments. Support the show

The weather seems to be coming at us in clusters this winter. It is several storms in a row or several clear and warmer days in a row. The weather reminds me of life and how it seems as if there are times when nothing goes right and times when nothing goes wrong. Support the show

As I looked out the window in the dead of winter, I paused for a moment and thought about the joy in all of this, with winter chores staring me in the face. Then I remembered the joy of watching a skier slide down the Mountain from out our back window. Support the show

It is interesting how different people look at the same piece of land. Some are always looking for property they can develop and make a profit, while others consider the same property for wildlife and preservation. I think it depends on if we live life from the heart or the brain. Support the show

The brook goes through several different stages when freezing over. At one point Nature creates an icy lace, weaving together drops of water as they freeze. I am often reminded how there is something of beauty to be grateful for every day.   Support the show

I looked out the window at the frozen brook, and there staring back at me was a face in the ice. I knew Nature was keeping watch over me, my family, and my house. My question is, "What messages are Nature sending to pass on to us?" Nice to believe we are not alone. Support the show

It wasn’t just another sunset. It took place at 5 pm, another benchmark I look forward to as we continue through winter. Each day now I will watch the sun get higher in the sky as daylight continues to grow. It would be a long winter if I did not have a series of goals to reach.   Support the show

 As we begin the trek through February, I find myself hunkered down with a hip not ready to enjoy nature hikes. My experiences come by looking out the windows, reading of others’ experiences, and short drives. At the same time, my mind is making plans for spring.   Support the show