Message from the Mountain

The steeple brush, a wild pink flowering bushy type flower looks as if should be kept in the kitchen to scrub out narrow neck bottles. It provides all kinds of opportunities for my mind to wander as I escape for a few moments into nature. It is a great way to help clean my mind from the stresses of the world. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Bigleaf asters are now in bloom and should last all the way to the first frost. I am so grateful to Nature for allowing my heart to be filled with joy, whether I experience it firsthand or see a picture of its beauty. That, of course, is my intention: to find joy that I can share in different ways throughout my day. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

My favorite place to pause and take a breath is when I look at the mountains beyond the Orchard to the West. It never gets old. There are many people who never quiet their minds and forget to breathe, which causes them to feel anxious and stressed. It is good to find that peaceful place in your mind. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

The ferns are maturing, and that means it won’t be long before the transition to autumn will begin. It is time to reflect on the summer while enjoying August as you set your intentions for the fall. There is a lot to celebrate and a lot to plan for on one’s Soul’s path. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

August is one of those months where I begin to sum up the summer and try to escape as much as possible on a warm afternoon, to visit the cabin on top of the mountain. I may not be there long, but I always come back feeling refreshed and in tune with life. We all have a place in our minds to visit all year long. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I have really enjoyed the Ormond Gardens this year”, and I realize that is still a work in progress with many more additions anticipated. However, “work is a heavy word, and I prefer to use “play” instead. There is something lighter when we think about playing with what we do each day. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I know that when the goldenrod have begun to bloom that we are entering the golden period of summer, a time to set one’s intentions to enjoy every day, to reflect and begin to plan for autumn and beyond. I set my intentions each day to be a channel for love from the Source. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

The common tansy is a flowering plant that grows up to six feet tall. It is an imposing presence in the Ormond Garden. That is not common to me. Many people seem to live just a common life to those who do not know them. I believe that everyone has a uniqueness about them that may not be noticed. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

A couple of years ago I put some fill around a couple of boulders on the edge of the parking area at the Center. This year there is a clump of tall yellow flowers growing there. When we sow seeds of positivity with purpose, it could produce a clump of others joining in on the goal. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Lori recently planted the old barrel in Ormond Gardens with some annuals. It reminds me of people that may have stale old views of life, but always have the opportunity to change negative thoughts to revitalize their lives. My intention is to hang out with young people of all ages to stay fresh. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

The blossoms of the double orange lilies signal that it is time to spend a moment, an hour, a day, or a vacation during the height of the summer season. It is good for the mind, body, and spirit and a chance to let nature clear away all the negative thoughts that may have been invading our minds. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Wouldn’t it be great if we all had a drawer full of zippers to put over our mouths when we were about to say something that might be taken the wrong way? Sometime even with the best of positive intentions, the words just slip out. At least we always have the option of trying to mend the rip. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

When I looked at a small rock surrounded by moss, I saw what appeared to be an image, and I wondered what I was seeing and what others might see. Many times we look for something specific that influences how we see things. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I have been a fan of daylilies for as long as I can remember. Each blossom lasts a day, and the plant usually only flowers for a week or so. Now there are varieties that bloom longer. I am also a fan of life and set my intentions to be grateful for at least one thing a day, including, whichever lily is in bloom at the moment. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I recently captured a photo of Derek as he was working in the Ormond Gardens. He is a master of creating a beautiful flow of energy throughout the landscape and he does most of it using just hand tools. Some people are “hands on” and some are “hands off”. Knowing how to find a balance for the best of the greater good seems to be the key. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support th...

The hens and chickens have continued to spread out at the top of a retaining wall at the Center, the big ones sending out tentacles spawning new growth. Positive people shine their light of love which may change lives which in in turn brings more to a movement that just may change the world. The flock is growing. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

We discovered recently that the fairy population on the Mountain is expanding as there is now a second residence established on the old stump close by to the first. It is my hope that there will be positive planning for more housing to suit the needs of both people and Nature. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I set my intentions to discover something new each day. This summer there seems to be something new each day in the Ormond Gardens, like a different colored cone flower. Being a student of life can help us navigate our Soul’s path. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

I was reminded of summers of my youth as I enjoyed a recent sunset; all I had to do was play in the water or ballfield. The world of today is a lot more complicated, but it is the world we live in. My goal is to bring old fashioned values forward and update them to the present. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

The Echinacea/coneflower was doing its job by supplying nectar for the yellow patterned butterfly who in turn was pollinating the flower, and both gave Ormond Garden visitors a feeling of gratitude. When you live your lives with positivity, you are doing part of your soul’s job. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

One of the transplants in the Ormond Gardens has grown quite tall, so I anticipated large flowers. However, the Lucifer plant has small flowers. Some people appear to have a large presence but may be trying to cover up and hide an inner weakness. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Sometimes, after wet overnight dew, we see spiderwebs in the grass. Spiderwebs of all types are interesting designs. Air can flow through them and yet they are strong enough to capture the intended prey. People use webbing for its flexible strength. Flexible webs of positivity just might catch some new recruits. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

We have passed the midpoint of July as the days of summer slip by. I am reminded by the different blooming daylilies to pay attention to every day with gratitude as I wander about Nature following the path of my Soul. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

Sometimes positive things happen in life without us knowing exactly how. A few years ago, I noticed a tall blue flower growing in the Lupine Field. I’m not sure how the seeds first got there, but I am grateful, and so are the butterflies. Actually, I set my intentions every day for positive things to just happen. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show

There is a weed-type plant in one location at the Center covered with tiny pinkish white flowers attracting butterflies and other insects. I suspect that by its name, “spreading dogbane”; it is now found in many flower gardens. Spreading positivity in the world is a good thing while spreading negativity is not. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain Support the show