Message from the Mountain

So far this winter my hip has not allowed me to participate in going out into Nature, so for the most part I have become more of an observer. I look out my windows and watch the news reports on the ups and downs of the weather. Yet, thanks to the internet, I can become involved. Support the show

I have watched the little brook’s water flow gradually freeze in the cold weather to a point where there are places now that are covered by a thin layer of ice. I think of people who seem to be frozen in place that still have an unconscious flow of positive energy. Support the show

Winter has been baring its teeth the last couple of weeks and interrupting a lot of peoples’ plans. Life gives us the chance to plan for the unplanned, creating intentions of flexibility as situations do constantly change. Having a sense of trust and belief can help you navigate. Support the show

The last two major storms we have experienced here in the mountains demonstrate the unleashed power of Nature for changing the landscape, such as the widening of the little brook. Imagine if people combined their energy to unleash positive intentions. Support the show

Today when many people celebrate Christmas and others celebrate other sacred holidays during this season, my wish is that each of you connects with the portion of your heart that provides a direct line to the loving energy of the Cosmos to fill your soul with peace. Support the show

I feel the magic of the holidays as the child inside of me springs to life. The lights bring warmth to the dark nights and my heart is filled with gratitude at the number of people who set aside the stress of their busy lives in the spirit of good will and peace. Support the show

A couple of days after the big snowstorm, when most of the snow had fallen off the trees, I noticed some that clung to the side of a fir tree and could make out the form of as angel placed there by Nature. To me that was a beautiful sign that I was not alone as I walk my soul’s path. Support the show

And so, on this first full day of winter, the sun begins its journey again, each day adding precious seconds to the length of the previous one, for the next six months. It is a great time for people to make positive changes in their lives. Actually, we can begin again every day. Support the show

The winter solstice has finally arrived. It is a day to celebrate the beginning of the renewal of daylight. It is a time to set your positive intentions for a new year filled with love and tolerance as the world discovers and rekindles the spiritual light that burns inside of all of us. Support the show

Many years ago we located our house so that we had a clear view of the mountains across the valley. Over the years, the pines across the road have grown to block the view. Still, the rich winter alpine glows brighten my mornings with the promise of a positive day. Support the show

I woke up to a beautiful sunlit morning the day after the devastating storm had passed, and everything seem right with the world despite the aftermath it caused. I paused and focused on Nature and set my intentions to experience a positive day. Support the show

We recently experienced what many would call a Perfect Storm. All the elements of Nature came together to create a rare weather event. A couple feet of heavy wet snow caused an enormous amount of broken tree limbs that caused a widespread power outage. Back to normal... Support the show

When I was a child, I looked forward to snow days when school would be cancelled. I did the same when I was teaching. Now, a snow day, when we are stuck in the house, provides an opportunity to discover things that otherwise I would have been too busy to notice. Support the show

This is the time of year, during the holidays, when many people attempt to relive a perfect memory of their childhood, only to be disappointed that things have changed. The secret may be to intend that each experience has something in it that is perfect, like the vegetarian vegan gluten free pie my wife made. Support the show

It is the season of anticipation, whether an approaching snowstorm or family and community celebrations. There are a lot of people who anticipate all the things that can go wrong, not that go right. I am anticipating nature’s ice sculpture exhibit in our small brook. Support the show

The temperature has been below freezing lately and the ground is becoming rock solid. When the earth freezes before a lot of snow, it takes the melt of the springtime longer to be absorbed into the ground. The landscape of life often plays out in the same way. Support the show

In a recent podcast I spoke of waiting for a coating of white, and, just like that, overnight came a dusting of snow making the world look that much more festive. Patience is one of the keys to staying on course with one’s life purpose. Support the show

There is a type of therapy that helps people identify their strengths and use them to create change. My wife recently wanted to create a new decoration to hang in a window, so she used a lot of different parts and pieces she already had. The result was a beautiful “new” wreath. Support the show

As the holidays draw closer, people are beginning to wonder if we will have snow by then. The brown landscape is brightened by evergreens and red berries. Regardless of whether we have snow or not, the real meaning is found in our hearts wrapped in love. Support the show

A short cruise along the Belize River gave me the opportunity to observe wildlife that we do not have in the foothills of the White Mountains. It is good for me to see life from different angles and places. Support the show

The rays of sunlight shining through the dark clouds and onto the ocean reminded me of all the people that have an inner light in them that shines through whatever the circumstances taking place in their lives. You are a ray of spiritual sunlight. Support the show

On our recent Caribbean trip we took a river tour of a tropical landscape which included some interesting birds. Around the same time, I saw a tropical bird cloud in the sky. I marveled at the uniqueness of Nature and how it relates to all of life. Support the show

I find a lot of inspiration from the images I see in the clouds. The shapes are constantly moving and changing. I recently spied one that looked like a fluffy dog, an animal that many people enjoy and turn to for unconditional love. Support the show

There are so many things to be grateful for. It is possible to be grateful for the same thing over and over again as each time we consider it, there is always something different. There are no two sunsets the same. We can always find something to be grateful for. Support the show

The last few years we have not seen or heard as many barred owls as in the past. They had a hard winter, and then, with our timber cut, their environment changed, so it was special when one recently perched on a branch outside our windows. To me, it was another sign from Nature. Support the show