Message from the Mountain

We went up the mountain to get a better view of the 20% eclipse of the early afternoon, which we watched through our special glasses. The light didn’t actually change much; just a little darkness on a clear afternoon. I was reminded that we do not always recognize changes taking place around us unless we remain vigilant. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

Lori has made a lot of improvements to the Ormond Gardens at the center this year. It is still a work in progress with the next step to lay down some black paper and cover it with wood chips. Life is a daily work in progress as we learn more about being in tune with our soul’s purpose. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

This year has seen a lot of sky dramas in this country as well as a good part of the world. We have experienced hurricanes and blizzards and tornados, as well as smoke from out-of-control forest fires in the west and Canada. Our connection to our belief through our hearts can help find some peace through all the dramas in life. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

One of my favorite lilies and one of the last to flower in August is the “resurrection lily”. I love its color, and when it comes into bloom, my heart overflows with gratitude for the beauty that nature provides. My goal is to channel that feeling into my daily routine and to share it with others throughout the day. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

The tall common phlox is now in bloom, welcomed by those that are looking towards fall; a reminder to get prepared. I choose to see the beauty of the moment, the flower. Each moment does have beauty in it for those who focus on the positive. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

Many small towns in New Hampshire have a tradition called “Old Home Week “, established over a hundred years ago to encourage citizens who may have moved away to reconnect. Community connection is a positive way to maintain an old relationship or create a new one. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

There are a couple of clumps of long stalk purple flowers, which I believe are called Anise Hyssop, making their presence known in the gardens at the Center. I love how all the varieties come together to create an inviting landscape for people and insects that gather their pollen. A life filled with varieties can help us grow in our soul’s garden. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

Lori planted three containers of annuals recently at the Center. As the perennial lilies begin to fade, these annuals should flower all the way through the fall and add bright spots of color to the landscape. Some people have a perennial view year after year, while others seem to change. It’s all a part of the garden of life. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

There is a term here in New England called “Yankee Ingenuity” that describes a person’s ability to come up with alternative ways to make things useful. This ability is true all over the world, and we are using it to repurpose old books to fill low places in one of our new trails. Everyone uses it when they find ways to solve problems for the greater good. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

We both give and receive acts of kindness from others. The other day my wife received a bouquet of flowers from a former student of mine. It brought a huge smile to her face. A gift of kindness can be a simple smile or a kind word that makes a difference in a person’s day. When we receive an act of kindness, we can share that love with others. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

Our local historical society’s exhibit this year features collections that its residents have amassed over the years. I have a collection of antique brass instruments there which I have been collecting since I was a teenager. I do have a purpose in mind; to have enough for a band to play music from the late 1800s. If our purpose creates positivity for others, that would be a great way to collect....

August is the favorite month for many people. The days are still warm and the shorting daylight helps provide cool nights The goldenrod is in full bloom, and each day provides a wonderful opportunity to pause for a moment, take in the beauty that surrounds us and feel gratitude in our hearts and be a conduit for loving energy that can positively touch others’ lives. www.michaelhathaway.com Support...

The Hosta plants with their big leaves are an important component to our flower gardens. They have small blue flowers that can easily be overlooked when close to other plants with large flowers. In life one does not have to have a big showy ability to make a contribution to the garden of life. It is the positive intentions that count. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

The red daisy-type flowers growing in the garden at the center add spice to the other varieties flowering there. The more variety of experiences we have in life, the more spice is added to our Soul’s experience. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

I have many cherished finds in my life that fill my heart with gratitude every day, like the single pink bee balm growing in the Orchard from a seed that was transplanted there by birds or the wind. Its seeds now may grow and spread. I cherish people whose positivity helps spread the seeds of love. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

Many of the lupine in the field have now gone to seed. Nature’s investment in the future has begun. The seeds will scatter over the next month, seeking fertile soil to grow new plants next year. Some of the seeds will travel way beyond the field. Every day we have the opportunity to scatter seeds of love and positivity, creating new growth in a world seeking and needing love www.michaelhathaway.co...

I got very little done on the property during the month of July, leaving the grass growing on the drive and around the cabin looking like a hayfield. Thankfully, my son trailered the riding lawn mower to the Cabin and gave the grass a much needed trim. There are a lot of things in life that can get overgrown when we forget to pay attention to them. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

I have learned that if one believes in doing something for the greater good of others, the process may take several steps. That is the case with many things at the Center including the Peace Garden where our sister nonprofit recently hosted a little concert in the woods. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

There are different opinions on how accurate history really is. Some would like to create a different view to fit their own purposes. Then again, each soul has a rich history. You may feel a connection to place in a different time like the original Olympic games at Olympia. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

There is something majestic and magical about tall trees that reach to the sky. They are filled with energy and memories of the land where they are rooted. One feels a sense of peace within a forest of tall trees; their soul’s energy connected and grounded. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

Now that we are halfway through July, it is time to pause and enjoy nature. Thoughts are beginning to turn toward fall as we begin to create our goals for the changing seasons ahead. It is also good to pause and feel grateful for the time that is still summer. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

The Enchanted Pathway is just below the Labyrinth, and it is full of little figures to stir the imagination of children. It can also help adults recapture the magic of their childhood. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

One of our game cameras captured a photo of a deer listening, its ears straight up, its tail down, paying careful attention to something in the woods. It was ready to run. Stress in people is thought to come from the ancient flight or fight syndrome. Fortunately, we have a special team that goes with us to help relieve stress. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

My sister gave me a heart from the town of Katakolo on our recent cruise. To me it is proof that there is love all over the world, and now I have a reminder that helps me stay connected. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

The birds, insects, and some animals find their nourishment from flowers like the brown-eyed Susan. People find their soul’s nourishment from being in and observing Nature. All we need to do is to take a moment wherever we are and open our minds to the wonders around us. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show