Message from the Mountain

The recent January thaw inspired me to start getting my legs in shape for the warmer weather of spring. I began with a simple walk of fifty laps around the house. Usually, it is people that inspire me with their positive acts of kindness. Inspiration is supported by belief, a reminder of the reason for inspiration, and a daily intention to put the inspiration into action.

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The last few days have been warmer and foggy. It got me thinking about brain fog, a condition sometimes brought about by conflicting information gathering in our minds. Trust in your invisible team to help clear away the fog.

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Now that we are halfway through January and daylight has reached 4:30 PM. I am realizing Ground Hog Day is less than three weeks away. It was the morning shadows I saw out the window that caused me to think about shadows and fear for what hides within them. Fortunately, morning shadows disappear, as do shadows in our hearts with our inner light.

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I have been enjoying the last few days of a January thaw. I can even see where the snow has melted off a pile of rocks, something I will really focus on as spring nears. My goal each morning is to find something in the day to enjoy regardless of the weather. Then I remind myself how grateful I am to have that opportunity.

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The beech limbs are still hanging on to their leaves while most all the other variety of trees let theirs fly in the winds of fall. People have habits that this time of year they would like to change. However, some hang on way beyond their time to go. Knowing it is time and believing in the purpose for letting go can help the transition.

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I have found that when I focus on what I am grateful for, it translates into loving energy in my heart that can send out positive energy to attract other things I am grateful for. I totally believe that gratitude and positive energy can affect our lives.

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When I started doing podcasts, I found myself ending each one saying, “’Tis my prayer that these words are right and good for you whenever you hear them.” Everyone prays differently. It is very personal. I have learned that I do not hold up the world and that I have an incredible team placing acts of kindness that may touch lives now and in the future.

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We had been promised a January thaw for several days by the weather reporters and it has finally happened. It got me thinking about promises made and then what happens. I believe that the “power of the moment when the promise is made” can lead to a positive intention that repeated to oneself daily can become a reality for the greater good.

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Nature has given us a few days above normal temperatures.  In life little reprieves can help us find rejuvenation from the pressures we may experience. Perhaps a short vacation can help, even if it is just a day. For me, I can find a short reprieve inside of my heart by focusing on love, peace and gratitude with the help of my team.

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With the cold winter weather I have a lot of time on my hands to gaze out the window and imagine faces created by Nature looking back at me. People that are consumed with fear could believe there is something negative trying to take them over, while others love to play with what they are experiencing. I love to imagine positive signs as a way of connecting to my heart.

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We have been waiting well over a week for the weather to warm enough to thaw out the ice that coats the land. Finally, that wait may be over. In life it seems as though there is always something to be waiting for, either with negative or positive anticipation. Remember that you have a spiritual team standing by to help with the waiting. Heart love is the best energy to attract the positive.

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I had not been up on the mountain to check on the Cabin since the ice storm, over a week ago. I had my 4-wheel drive truck, sand and shovels, but when I got beyond the cemetery, I found the road was blocked with small trees. I had forgotten to bring a saw. So, I backed out and will bring the right tools next time. In life there is always something that could block us. The key is to be positive and flexible.

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The little brook that flows by my window appeared to be frozen solid due to our current cold spell. Then I heard the faint sound of running water under the ice: when life seems to be frozen solid, there is still a flow of positive energy in our hearts to help us stay warm in our pursuit of our life purpose!!!!!

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Now that most of the holiday celebrations are over, it is time to settle into a more normal routine of life. Here in the mountains that means the winter season with all its cold and stormy weather. There are those that embrace the cold and those that head for warmer climes. I watch the increasing sunlight and embrace winter projects with a goal of positivity.

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Now that the celebrations of the New Year have passed, it is on with the new, including a new flannel shirt given to me by my granddaughter. It warms my heart with love and will keep me warm during the upcoming cold winter months. You can begin anew with positive changes in your life if you let yourself believe in the purpose for yourself and others.

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The last day of 2025 was amazing. If we hadn’t had a guest at the Center, we would have had a really big problem. She noticed that a casement window had blown out overnight and the pipes were frozen; later the power went out. During the day everything came to gather and started working again. I know the angels were on duty!!!!!!!!

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The weight of the frozen rain on the tree limbs created a lot of power problems. Just when we thought we were at the end of the storm, we were plunged into a blackout where we went from light to total darkness. Fortunately, we were prepared with candles. In life when we face blackouts, we do have an inner light that can shine through and guide us.

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Probably the most dreaded of winter storms is an ice storm; it rains when the temperature is below freezing and everything turns into a gigantic skating rink. On one of those days it is best to just hunker down and be grateful for those that keep the power on and the roads safe. My heart is filled with gratitude!!!!!!

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I woke up this morning with no voice, just a whisper. I thought about whispering and how people whisper to each other so as not to be overheard. At the same time Nature is always whispering to us, often with positive advice coming out of the Cosmos. All we need to do is tune in and listen.

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We have traditionally gathered together during the holidays for a family celebration. This tradition goes back over many years through the changes of life. This year it will be nine of us as other parts of the family are creating their own traditions. The one constant that doesn’t change is love for each other

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Our house lot was originally marketed as HIGH WINDS AT MADISON. We do get strong winds but not as powerful as on the mountain top where the cabin is located. Recently the snow cover was low enough to let me use my 4-wheel drive truck to reach it, only to be greeted by large snow drifts. I am reminded that when the winds of life create obstacles, look for other routes around them.

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We are now beginning the journey of increasing daylight, starting second by second leading to minute-by-minute daily advances on the way to the summer solstice in June. Sometimes those seconds seem to fly by as do minutes, hours, days, and years. Experience each one with heart-based love.

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On this Christmas morning everyone who was dreaming of a white Christmas here in the mountains sees their dreams become a reality. My next dream is for peace on earth and goodwill toward all people. Love in our hearts can help that dream become a reality!

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This is the day that Christian children have been waiting for: the day before Christmas with only one more sleep to go. I was fortunate to grow up in a loving home, so this day was filled with waiting. The minutes seemed like hours. I know others had different and perhaps sad experiences anticipating a different type of Christmas. We anticipate life every day. For me I believe something is watching over my anticipations.

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While waiting for some more fresh snow, the primary colors in Nature become green and brown. These are here all year but are often covered up by brighter ones. There are people in life like that who are mostly in the background. They are often my teachers as I learn what others may not see in them.

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My wife’s new pewter moose ornament reminds me of the time I went for a walk and encountered a moose ahead of me on the old road. I waited till it went around a bend, but then came face to face with it, the hair standing up on the back of his neck. I went another way. We all have stories waiting to be remembered again.

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The first day of astrological winter dawned cold and lacking much of the snow that had already accumulated during the three weeks of meteorological winter. We have backed into winter again from a brief moment of warmer weather. Sometimes in life something we have been anticipating turns out differently than we had thought it would be. Positive living each day helps pave the way.

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When there is snow on the ground, it is much easier to discover where the wild animals and turkeys have created trails. Some are over the walking trails we have created, and some are their own routes. People have Soul Purpose trails with routes to be discovered with known and unknown guidance.

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One of our apple trees was used this fall by a deer to sharpen its antlers by rubbing them on a limb. It reminds me of how people have sharpening tools for their minds as well as their physical bodies. As I am non-visual, I like to play solitaire on the computer to help me focus and remember. My goal is to apply that awareness to my soul’s journey.

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We are fortunate to have a wonderful relief carving of my father created by Ellsworth Hathaway several years ago. My parents owned the local telephone company, and the story goes that my father used to answer children calling Santa Claus during the season on an old-fashioned telephone next to his chair by the switchboard. One summer a child at the local store heard him laugh and was sure he had discovered the real Santa Claus.

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The holidays give us the opportunity to put up decorations that we have collected over the years, like the Avon Nativity that we purchased one piece at a time. In the meanwhile, we are always adding something to remember in the future. Life is full of daily opportunities to spread love and positivity among others through our own experiences.

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Most everything has a story behind it, waiting to be told. Most will remain unheard, but for those willing to listen, read, watch or dig deeper into the facts, there is always something to be learned. Your story could have positive effects on others and inspire them in their own story.

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Twenty years ago we decorated a small fir tree at the edge of the orchard and placed some fake presents in the wagon. People would come by with their pets and take pictures. Now the tree has grown too large to decorate, though the memories remain, like they were still happening. Now is where we are.

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The old wagon has been resting at the side of the orchard since we purchased the property over thirty years ago. It is my hope to have it restored someday before it rots away. I need help in doing so and have not had the funds to complete the work. It is time to change my thoughts from someday to now. People often do not realize the power of now in their minds.

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The entrance to the Orchard is one of my favorite places to pause for a moment, take a deep breath of heart filled gratitude, and feel a silent connection to the Cosmos, especially when it has a soft cover of fresh snow. You can find a moment of silence anywhere you are by taking a deep breath and going inside yourself.

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The snow-covered cabin waits patiently for spring, filled with dreams for the future inside. The land is quiet, except for the wind and people that may pass by on a hike or ski. It can be hard to wait for time to pass, and yet when we get there, it may seem like a moment. I think the key is to wait patiently with positive expectations.

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During this holiday season and on into January, almost everywhere I look are reminders of both my past and present reasons to celebrate with heart filled gratitude. I realize not everyone feels the same way, but Nature can us a reason to feel connected.

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I have learned to keep watch for affirmations, signs that let me know I am being watched over and guided along my soul’s path. Some of my signs are hearts like the ones I recently saw in the fresh snow; some are wildlife, pennies face up, and synchronicities like a conversation at the right time. Of course, everyone has affirmations if they are on the lookout for them.

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Recently my wife purchased an inexpensive oversized ring full of bling. She also bought a very bright, blinking snowflake to hang in the window to brighten up the holiday season. For me that bling is filled with gratitude, like meeting someone for the first time on their way skiing on the Center’s trails. My heart is often filled with bling!!!!

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As I travel the old road on fresh snow, I wonder if I remember what it was like to travel by horse drawn sleigh or a team of oxen. I think we all have feelings of the past, either pleasant or negative. Are they real or just a fantasy? You can be the judge of what lingers in your soul.

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