Message from the Mountain

Some of the tulips that were planted last year in the Ormond Gardens have opened, providing little splashes of color while the rest of the perennials still have a ways to go to flower. Life provides us with little splashes of color all year round with things that create heart-felt sharable gratitude that brings joy to all that are aware. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

The strings on the fiddlehead ferns have been tuned to the right pitch by Nature and ready to provide a feast for all. There are so many things in Nature that remind me of other positive elements in our lives. It is a connection that most of us experience every day. I consider it the Nature of our lives. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

On Mother’s Day tiny bluets remind me of the smiles of children being brought up in a loving environment by their guardians, especially their mothers. Tiny smiles can make a big difference in the world. www.michaelhathaway.com   Support the show

A patch of wild strawberry blossoms caught my eye as I wandered about the Orchard. I smiled as I was filled with the expectation of tiny red treats soon to be enjoyed. Of course, wildlife is also expecting the same thing and may eat them before people get to them. Lots of times expectations turn out differently than anticipated. Just maybe, something better is waiting. www.michaelhathaway.com   Su...

It is so invigorating to be in the heart of the sweetness of spring. The pear tree and plumb tree are in bloom with the lilacs only a week or so away. It is also the time when many people are feeling that energy and desire to finally emerge from winter and join with Nature in discovering life again for the first time. Support the show

With spring underway, I love to wander about the fields and trails on the lookout for wildflowers. Recently, I spotted delicate yellow flowers (I think called “wild oats”) that could easily be missed if I was not paying attention. And that reminded me of positive acts of kindness that happen when no one is noticing. They are like wild kindnesses. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.h...

Finally, the beech trees have lost their old leaves, and new ones are popping out. Spring has taken over. Of course, changes are taking place every day in all aspects of life, some welcome and some not. I believe that people can use more heart-based love to send out positive energy and help change the world for the better. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.html   Support the show

The sunset view out my front window is slowly disappearing now that the leaves are beginning to grow. Soon all I will be able to see is the green of the trees. In life some things slowly disappear without our realizing it. I think the key is to always use positive thoughts and actions, being aware of the moment. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.html Support the show

The miniature grape hyacinth caught my eye in a section of the Center’s gardens. It reminded me that beauty comes in all sizes. People often judge beauty by size and miss something small that is just as beautiful. Little acts of kindness that go unnoticed can lead to big impacts on others. There are many different sized flowers in the garden of life. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mounta...

Have you ever noticed, on a day with clear blue sky, many jets flying in different directions spreading their exhaust trails until they merge. Then suddenly the sky is filled with a cover of clouds. Conspiracy theorists call these lines chem trails. I don’t know the reason for many things; I just ask my team for the right guidance to help spread heart-based positive energy. www.michaelhathaway.com...

I don’t exactly remember when I realized the sea was calling me. Perhaps it was the children’s story about a toy sailboat that travelled down a river that ended up in the ocean. However, I know now that I need to visit the coast a few times a year to experience the smells, the sounds and the feeling. I believe everyone has a connection in their soul that leads us to adventures. What is yours? www....

My parents gave us forsythia after we built our house nearly 60 years ago, and 30 years later we received more for the Center. A dozen years ago I transplanted several in hopes of screening off the road. Now it is a colorful hedge. Listening to our positive heart-based goals can help us know when to proceed or not. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.html Support the show

As I approached the road to the Orchard, I noticed two deer feeding across from the entrance. One of them was larger than the other and appeared to be expecting. There may be a new fawn as spring progresses. We have a lot of expectations in life, many of them ego driven that never reaching fulfilment. I set my intentions that my expectations come from my heart. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from...

There is an old song, “Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most”. I often think of it when winter does not want to give up, like this year. When life does not live up to my expectations, I know something is guiding me that knows much more than me. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.html Support the show

I can still see the snow-covered peak of Mt. Washington. When he was young, my grandson used to call them “the Ice Age”. Some of the snow could last until August. Time and the weather will tell. We have things that hang on in life far longer than we would like. We need to set our intentions for positive results to help them manifest. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.html Support t...

I have been waiting for a bunch of daffodils to open for what seems like a month. They have been taking their time, and, with the cold weather I can’t say I blame them. We wait for a lot of things in life that take their time to manifest. When they finally do, it is usually the right time. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.html Support the show

Most of our mayflowers have white blossoms, but certain soil conditions produce pink blooms that are my favorites. It is interesting to me to see what people like or dislike, especially relating to colors. For color sensitive people, clothes with certain colors can either brighten up a day or darken it. Being aware might make a difference in your day. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mount...

I chuckled on a recent walk when I came upon an excellent deposit of earring material. There was a time when I would have collected the deer scat for someone to use in earrings. That may sound gross, but the world is full of different approaches. It is how we are able to find ways to understand our differences for positive outcomes. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.html Support th...

I looked out the window and saw a big turkey staring back. I think it was sending a message that he wanted to be fed. I smiled and knew there was plenty of nature’s food waiting for him to find. I was reminded of peoples’ quest for spiritual food to nourish their souls. Nature can provide that also when one takes the time to connect. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.html www.buzzs...

Our granite mountain has a lot of quartz veins flowing through it, mostly buried beneath the surface. Sometimes I will find hidden gems bubbling up. I am reminded that there are a lot of little gems in our lives. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.html Support the show

I have a feeling that are watchful eyes accompanying me in Nature, and I look for signs of these spirits. Then again, it is not just in Nature that I have this feeling. It is on every step of my soul’s path. Some people call them angels or spirit guides or whatever feels right to them. I believe we all have watchful eyes guiding us. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.html Support th...

It is a straight clear path to the Lupine Field, once I get around a turn from the Orchard. Thank you to those that keep the brush trimmed. I am reminded that the path of life sometimes is clear and straight but other times has twists and turns. Knowing that we are being guided on our journey can help clear the way. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.html Support the show

I am very grateful for several places in Nature where I can pause and reflect on the moment, the past or the future and connect with what I call my invisible supportive team that helps me navigate my Soul’s path. I know I am never alone, and I am no different than you. That quiet moment of reflection might make a big difference in your life. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.html S...

I have enjoyed watching the pussy willows development this spring from their earliest buds to fuzzy blooms to maturing seeds, and next will be green leaves. Each stage is beautiful. I also enjoy seeing the beauty in people as they mature during the stages of their lives. There is always beauty to be found as we mature in life. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.html Support the show

My eyes caught a splash of bright yellow when I looked out the window at my wife’s little flower garden. It was miniature daffodils, only a couple of inches tall, in full bloom. My heart warmed with gratitude, and I thought of people who are bright spots of positivity, no matter where their day brings them. They can change a life with their kind words, smile or action. www.michaelhathaway.com/mess...