Message from the Mountain

Recently my grandson mowed the Orchard for the first time. He now becomes the third generation to care for the land. This next generation are the ones that are the future of the whole world. They are the caretakers that will, I believe, bring love back to the earth. Support the show

I captured a photo from the distance, of a friend on his first visit to the Mountain, spending a few quiet moments establishing a bond with Nature. There are special places all over the world to do the same thing. All it takes is a few moments and awareness. Support the show

I am fortunate that my windows look out into Nature. Over the years I have seen a lot of wildlife. Even if I don’t get outside to experience Nature in person, my window provides an opening for my mind to soar into the Cosmos. Support the show

I stood at the top of the mountain and watched a low flying puffy cloud drifting in my direction. It looked like it wanted a hug, and I hugged it in my mind. A lot of people use the concept of escaping to a soft nonjudgmental cloud during times when a hug is needed. Support the show

I spotted a green orb in a Lupine Field photo and was reminded of the magic in Nature. That is not saying the orb is magic, but it is to many people. The real magic for me is the opportunity to see the magic in all of life when I spend time in Nature. Support the show

At the end of an excellent musical performance, the audience often claps until the performers play another short selection. Nature’s fall foliage show was so good that I wanted to experience an encore, so I found another picture to share. Why not encore positive memories and share them? Support the show

We are experiencing the peak of fall colors here in the Valley and on the mountain sides. It has been a spectacular show with many tourists as well as locals attending. Some will be disappointed for different reasons. Every event is different, and each has something unique to remember. Support the show

The falling leaves are drifting by our windows as nature’s fall show is winding down. Soon the ground will be covered. The falling leaves remind me of the times when I woke in the middle of the night to have my mind full of ideas drifting by. They cover the floor of my mind, waiting. Support the show

I recently received a very special gift from a friend in Florida who crafted a needlepoint painting of a woodland scene leading to a tall mountain peak. I believe she tapped into the Mountain before the ice age when it acted as a portal to the Cosmos. Support the show

Nature often provides me with images relative to life situations, and recently I noticed a ghost peaking at me. I grabbed the camera to capture the scene. It is, after all, October, and Halloween will soon be here. Support the show

There is a difference between wandering through a colorful fall landscape and standing on top of the Lupine Field where I can see the waves of color as they flow across the hillsides. In life, when we immerse ourselves, we often do not get the whole perspective. Support the show

As I walk on the trail just above the Lupine Field, I am reminded that if I was not able to look from side to side, I would have missed the magnificent views nature had provided me. People often are in such a rush that they often miss out on the beauty of the journey. Support the show

Nature is putting on one of its grandest shows of the year, right on schedule for the crowds of leaf peepers descending on the Valley. Up on the Mountain, all the commotion below does not disturb the peace I feel as I take in the incredible beauty that surrounds me. Support the show

The leaves are beginning to fall, and every day there is a better view of the setting sun across the valley. I wonder where in the vast Cosmos we really came from and where we may travel to in the future. Support the show

My hens and chicken have grown into a well-rounded flock. Of course, these are just plants, and not live birds, but they still represent how thoughts and actions can spread. I like to think that older humans help guide the young and the young are the future of the world. Support the show

We harvested the apples from the orchard. The whole crop filled one small mixing bowl that yielded a tasty apple crisp. Harvests come in many ways; from enjoying crops to doing something that feels good, to accomplishing positive acts that benefit others. Support the show

There are stone walls on the Center’s land built for different purposes with different construction styles. Some I think of as spirit walls, built with small openings for spirits to pass through. People build mental walls around themselves that often do not have ways for their fears to escape. Support the show

As October arrives, I am greeted with splashes of brilliance. Red leaves bathed in sunlight command my attention. I think of people that show flashes of brilliance in their lives that can fade away like the leaves when in conflict with ego. Support the show

As I traveled around the edge of the Lupine Field on a late September afternoon, I caught a glimpse of a patch of beautiful blue flowers surrounded by those that had gone to seed. I thought of late blooming people who find the energy to let their abilities bloom. Support the show

I have been watching the changes from the top of the Lupine Field spreading across the valley, and now I can see them here on the Mountain. It won’t be long before we are immersed in the bright colors of fall. It is a time to create future memories of a special time of year. Support the show

There are some very prolific variegated vines growing at the Center that have spread over the years from just a few plants. I have transplanted several the last few years that grow elsewhere. I think of people who plant positive actions and watch them grow and spread. Support the show

My hens and chicken have grown into a well-rounded flock. Of course, these are just plants, and not live birds, but they still represent how thoughts and actions can spread. I like to think that older humans help guide the young and the young are the future of the world. Support the show

I watched some butterflies flitting across the Lupine Field gathering sweet nectar for their long journey to warmer climates for the winter. I wondered how they and the birds know how to find their way. I wondered how souls know how to follow their sacred assignments in each lifetime. Support the show

September is such an interesting month as summer and fall come together. The days are still warm enough to sit on a bench in the Lupine Field and enjoy the clouds floating above my head. It is a time to enjoy the harvest and gather supplies mentally and physically for what lies ahead. Support the show

The leaves are turning color and the pumpkins and mums are decorating the fall landscape. There are also red berries that will last beyond the fading leaves. Each person has their own uniqueness that helps color up the landscape of life all year round. Support the show