Message from the Mountain

A year ago, the Ormond Gardens at the Center received the donation of a small crab apple tree. It blossomed this spring, and now we have some small crab apples maturing. This act of kindness was an investment that will pay joyful dividends in the future, as can other acts of kindness, wherever you are.

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Queen Anne’s Lace is also known as wild carrots because their roots and flowers have a taste like domestic carrots. That said, I have never tried them and do not recommend them. For me they provide a feast for my eyes and my heart. There are many positive acts of kindness that can fuel my heart.

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Fall is definitely in the air as we enter September. It is a season of change: foliage; shortening daylight; lowering temperatures; and thinking towards the seasons ahead. It is wise to approach our personal changes with positive loving perspective intending for the greater good.

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As the last rays of meteorological summer fade away, the weather is showing hints of fall. It is a time to review the accomplishments of the summer as we establish our fall and winter goals which keep us on path of our Soul’s purpose.

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There is a simple sign in the middle of the Orchard that says “love”. It is a place where people love to walk and often pause to meditate. Someone laid a pet to rest there a few years ago. It was a place they loved to visit. This sign inspires people to think about different meanings of love.

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The day started out expecting another drought plagued August, when about noon the sky opened up and we experienced a deluge of rain and pea-sized hail. It was, in this case, a delightful surprise. When days go in a negative direction, at least, we have our heartfelt connection to help guide us.

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The milkweed seed pods growing in the Orchard are maturing nicely. The butterflies enjoyed their blossoms, and soon the seeds for next year will be scattered about. As people age, their youthful thoughts can mature nicely, especially when they are filtered through their heart’s love.

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I recently staked out the place where I plan to create a special memorial seating area behind the Center. The planning has been going on in my mind for several months and now the stakes are set to guide me where to build the base. Life planning often goes through several steps before we set the stakes for the intended results.

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Leaving the Orchard, there appears to be a hole in the woods. It is actually a section of trail that is shaded by pine trees. My mind automatically starts to enter the hole as it reaches out to connect with my Source waiting for me in the vast Cosmos beyond.

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I often tell people I am always done and never finished. I like to think ahead on potential goals for the land such as creating new hiking trails, as well as personal goals for myself. Many of these future goals may change with time. Thinking is the first step in creating future realities

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All of a sudden, the weather felt like fall, even though summer is not over yet. The days are getting shorter and the evenings cooler. Summer will be back for a short time. In life we like to preview what will take place in our minds before we get there. I like to think of my goals as future flexible concepts.

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The common tansy, also known as golden buttons, is new to the garden this year and has grown to be over six feet tall. It is a big presence, and one would expect it would have big flowers, but they are very small. I think of people that think they are important and have a big ego presence that doesn’t have a lot to offer behind it.

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The last lily to bloom at the Center is often called the resurrection lily. For several years it bloomed outside of the garden and was transplanted more recently in a different place. They can be finicky, and I just discovered two of them in bloom. We resurrect a lot of things in life.

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I like to watch cloud formations, and as I looked up I saw a set of angel wings covering the sky with a definite portal in the middle. This was proof to me that I do not walk this earth alone and I know that each of us has the same connection to those wings.

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As the shadows grow longer each day with the diminishing daylight; there is that special moment before dusk when the Mountain is bathed in a warm quietness. It is easy to enter my heart and soar beyond into the Cosmos, bringing back a wonder for an experience that will linger into the approaching night and beyond.

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The leaves on the mountainside are beginning to change color, indicating that summer is starting to transition into fall. Transitions of many kinds are with us all year long. I thank my invisible team every day for guiding me.

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An evening walk, especially on a pleasant summer evening, is a wonderful way to connect with your inner mind and the Cosmos beyond to feel heart felt love and gratitude. If it is hard to walk, one can always take a breath and take a little break wherever you are.

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The little brook that normally flows down the mountain and is the subject of many podcasts is currently bone dry. Bone dry is an old term that describes conditions of being void of any moisture. Sometimes our minds can dry up of any creative thoughts. Fortunately, we can find some creative moisture in our unconscious by connecting to our heart’s flow.

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I often encounter different symbols which remind me that I do not travel on my Soul’s path alone. A heart symbol is my predominate one. I know I am surrounded with love. I believe we all have these affirmations if we choose to be aware of them.

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Every time I venture up to the Cabin and the top of the mountain, my heart is filled with pure joy. It is a place for me to escape for a few moments and connect with the world of my Soul. A lot of inspiration from my Source comes while I am there. I believe when we have a place in our heart to experience pure joy, we are on our Soul’s path.

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In the process of looking for the perfect drag to improve the trails, we were given a bed spring to tow behind the Cat. It worked for a while until the trail became too rough for it. In life when it becomes a drag, we can reach into our hearts with gratitude and thank our “invisible” team for help lightening the load.

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Many people believe that they can communicate with trees. I like to look for spirit faces in the bark. Some people are just out of reach due to their closed minds until, all of a sudden, something happens that they cannot explain.

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I think we all have moments in our lives we think our thoughts are absolutely brilliant. A little later they may not seem to be so bright. My question to myself is, where did the thoughts come from, my ego or from the Source? If from the Source, I give myself permission to investigate further.

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Recently Lori brought and planted three beautiful additions to the Ormond Gardens that are already contributing color to their new environment. It is the intention that, whether someone visits once or comes often, their energy will make a positive difference.

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Our beautiful mountains have been covered over by smoke coming from Canadian wildfires. A lot of people are having trouble catching their breath. It’s not Canada’s fault but is an example of how something negative can have a far-ranging effect on our environment.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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