Message from the Mountain

As the summer flowers begin to fade, a collection of plants, such as stonecrop, are making their presence known. I so enjoy watching the changes taking place. Unfortunately, there are people that do not take the time to appreciate the beauty they are surrounded with. Joy is good. Support the show

Recently, my wife scattered a pound of lupine seeds throughout the Orchard with the goal of enhancing what Nature is already doing. The future flowers will be good for the wildlife as well as bringing joy to human visitors. We go forward hand in hand with Nature. Support the show

There are still more flowers being transplanted into the Ormond Gardens as we enter the second week of September. We have some more Brown Eyed Susans adding color, but the real investment is in next year. Kind acts are investments in the future. Support the show

We recently bought a covered bridge to span an old stump so the fairies would have a safe way across. I think of streams in the mountains that do not have bridges that require some creative thinking to cross. Sometimes in life we are meant to be on the side we are on. Support the show

Recently I visited the Mountain on a perfect fall day. I enjoyed my time there and thought about perfect days. Just because it was perfect to me, it might not be perfect to others. Every day has moments of perfection if we choose to experience them with heartfelt gratitude. Support the show

Nature has gotten out its fall paint brushes and is busy decorating the landscape. People are also decorating with fall motifs inside and outside their homes. It is okay to bring positive pleasure into your life that is based on heart love. Others also get a benefit from this. Support the show

It was a great summer of growing for the birch trees. Now their bark has begun to split and peel away, making room for new skin to form. People are going through changes and peeling away old beliefs, making room in their expanding minds. Support the show

The tiny yellow flowers, easily overlooked and often considered a weed, grow silently on the garden floor. At the same time, they provide a balance to the larger flashy flowers. In life, there are special people that exist as the “salt of the earth”, bringing a balance in other lives. Support the show

The clusters of small white roundish flowers growing in an area of the orchard caught my eye. The wildflower book identifies them as Pearly Everlasting. It reminded me that the energy in each of our actions lasts a long time. It is wise to set positive intentions. Support the show

Earlier in the season, Derek transplanted a lot of flowers, and one of them has really made itself known, growing to over four feet tall with bright yellow flowers. It is, I believe, a helianthus, a woodland sunflower. Some people have a big presence and others are less showy but still make a difference. Support the show

All the pieces of the small boulder, before it had been fractured, were still in order as if waiting to be glued back together. People can be fractured physically or mentally. Fortunately, we can make adjustments as we assemble the pieces again with heart love. Support the show

I know we are constantly being watched as we walk in the woods by animals and birds and insects, but did you know there are plants that are keeping an eye on you, too, like the white baneberry. There are also spirits that watch us if you choose to believe. Support the show

Today is the first day of meteorological fall. There are hints of the change of seasons, but overall, one day feels like summer and the next one may be colder. We can experience the seasons of life with a more even element of heart-based gratitude and love. Support the show

I love walking under the canopy of mature trees. Where the trails are open to the sun, there is a lot more work to keep the new growth cleared. In life, we can walk under the protection of our Source and grow spiritually at the same time. Support the show

I saw a clump of tall white tall flowers in the Lupine Field and made my way closer to investigate. From there I saw a purple cone flower for the first time this year. It reminded me that I can discover life again for the first time every day.   Support the show

I often believe that I am getting positive messages from Spirit affirming that I am in tune with my soul’s purpose, such as hearts of all sizes appearing at just the right time. I believe we all get messages for guidance in one form or another. The goal is to be on the lookout for them.   Support the show

This has been an enjoyable summer for me discovering the transplanted flowers in the Ormond gardens that are now starting to bloom, including several chive plants. I always enjoy meeting people that have been transplanted into our lives and discovering their gifts. Support the show

I spotted some movement on the side of the road ahead as we drove up to the Orchard. I pulled over, grabbed my camera, and a mother turkey and her half-grown chicks strolled into full view. I have learned, you never know what you will see in the walk of life. My goal is to be prepared. Support the show

The amount of rain we have had this summer has contributed to mushroom growth. I recently discovered a tiny splash of red color on the ground created by small mushrooms. They were unique, just as people who color life in ways that can be easily missed. Support the show

We recently erected a small sign at the Center, “Ormond Gardens”, as a way to officially recognize the work Derek has done. A lot of people are hesitant to be recognized for the positive “work” they are doing as part of their soul’s purpose. It is okay to own it. Support the show

One of the recent transplants into the Ormond Gardens has begun to blossom. It is called a common tansy, and it will bloom next year all summer. To me it is not common at all, but special. There are many “common” people who are actually very special. Support the show

I have a friend who legally changed her name to Sunshine, and she sets her intentions to sprinkle sunshine everywhere she goes. Her vehicle is covered with positive sayings and symbols. When we set our intentions to reflect love, we are all rays of that same sunshine. Support the show

The wild blueberry leaves have changed to their fall color. They may not be noticed in areas where they share the landscape with taller vegetation unless one pays attention to what is under their feet. We often miss life changes because we are not focused on the now. Support the show

I always seem to be in search of answers. Recently I photographed a plant on the edge of the trail, but I can’t identify it. I searched my wildflower books and the internet and still haven’t found it. I am also still on a quest to find my life purpose. The quest keeps my mind active. Support the show

As I made the turn onto the old dirt road, I noticed a single pink/red flower growing wild between the rocks. There used to be flowers planted there, but the roadside has been totally rearranged. It reminded me of positive acts planted from seeds years ago that are still flowering in different places. Support the show