Message from the Mountain

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-mountain.htmlSupport the show

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/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

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.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

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.htmlSupport the show

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.htmlSupport 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.htmlSupport the show

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.htmlSupport 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-mountain.htmlSupport the show

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.htmlSupport the show

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.htmlwww.buzzsprout.com/2037649Support the show

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.htmlSupport 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.htmlSupport the show

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.htmlSupport 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.htmlSupport the show

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.htmlSupport 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/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

As I look out the window, I can see a clue as to what was happening here two hundred years ago: the remains of an old pond that held water to run a bark grinding mill for tanning leather. If you believe that your soul has been on earth before, you may find clues to your past karma in likes and dislikes, abilities, and connections to other people.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

I carefully moved into the lupine field trying not to step on any plants and I found the first tiny lupines sprouted. My heart sang with gratitude, and my goal is to enjoy their growth as they carpet the clearing with their beautiful blooms in June. It is good for me to have little positive goals each day and share by positive actions.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

I watched a Morning Cloak butterfly land on a sun warmed spot of leaves on a cool spring day. It seemed to be taking a moment to reenergize itself before its next flight. I have a warm spot in my heart where I collect things that I am grateful which helps sustain the next flight of my soul. The butterfly did that for me.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

When I found a tiny pebble on the carpet that probably came from the bottom of my shoe, I was reminded that love comes in many sizes. It was in the shape of a heart; I compared it to a large heart-shaped boulder. Love is something we experience in many different sizes and forms.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

We have been living here for over fifty years, and the view that brought us here in the first place never gets old. There is something always a little different about it, and for that I am very grateful. Having something that to be grateful for has encouraged me to find other things to be grateful for which in turn leads to acts of positivity.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

The winter’s snow is almost gone. Only a little remains, most of it hiding in the shadows. We had setbacks, but spring is finally taking control. Sometimes it takes us the will to change an unwanted habit as we stay the course until the little remaining finally disappears permanently. Patience and purpose can be key to success.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

I am fascinated by the shapes of the trees in the woods. Some grow straight and tall while others have all types of bends and crooks. They are shaped by their environment. Together they make up the landscape of the forest. The landscape of life is also made up of people with different types of bodies. Some are straight and tall while others have physical limitations. All have gifts to share. www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

The finches, both yellow and red, are halfway to their full colors for mating season. I love to see them flitting back and forth to the birdfeeders. People can be affected by the color of clothes they wear. In fact, when someone is caught in a negative mood, changing your clothes may help change your mood.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

If we had thought we had moved on to spring, Nature had other ideas and coated the landscape in white again. I am reminded of the phrases people use to address negative situations like “here we go again.” We can change situations that we perceive as negative by finding something that is positive, like the beauty of the snow!!!!!www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

The lilacs now have some tiny green buds on their branches, and I will be watching them closely until they bloom in about a month. As I do not reproduce their smell in my mind, I will spend some time with them when they open. It is good to have something positive to look forward to, knowing that each experience is different.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

I almost always expect that April weather will have lots of twists and turns before it leaves. That is sure true this year, and those expecting a warm spring have been disappointed so far. My expectation in life is that, regardless of the weather, I can find something positive to be grateful for and share it with others.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

I almost always expect that April weather will have lots of twists and turns before it leaves. That is sure true this year, and those expecting a warm spring have been disappointed so far. My expectation in life is that, regardless of the weather, I can find something positive to be grateful for and share it with others.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

The tapping season for the red maples on our front lawn is now over because its flowers are beginning to open. That indicates that nature’s growing season is gearing up for the rest of the spring and summer. In life we can grow all year long, no matter what season.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

Easter is the day when Christians celebrate the resurrection. There are also other religious special days around this time. It is a great time to think that each of us can be a part of resurrecting peace in the world. We can start with positive intentions and heart-felt gratitude for positive changes in our lives and those around us.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

The building known as the Hypnosis Center was built in the mid-1950s for a retirement home. We are the third owners, and recently, while cleaning out a closet, my wife found a fabric-covered rock way in the back. I am reminded that our minds, like the closet, have long forgotten memories that may reappear to be appreciated or resolved.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

I spotted a small beechnut on the ground of a trail recently, still in its outer wrapping. I thought of the big beech trees that bears used to climb in the fall for nourishment, and recently I learned on the news that beech trees can be tapped in the spring like maple trees. There is a lot of knowledge we can tap into every day, some useful and some not.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

Shortly after I recorded my April Fool message, thinking we has seen our first robin, a real one appeared right on cue. I wondered if the robin had heard what I was talking about or was it a pure accident that it appeared when it did. That got me thinking about all the synchronicities in life that seem to appear right on cue. A divine connection?www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

April first, a day we used to play tricks on friends and family when we were kids. In looking for signs of spring, we thought we saw our first robin on the lawn just resting in place and not moving. I decided to take a picture and saw through the lens that it was only a leaf. We were fooled by Nature. We fool ourselves all year long when our thoughts are out of focus. That is the time to pause and get a different view.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

The first of our tiny crocuses is opening to the spring sun. I am excited about a little color coming to the blah landscape, and it is a sign that more plants will be in bloom soon. In life people can add a little bit of positive color with kindness in actions and words that may make a big difference in others’ lives.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

I have learned that signs of support and guidance come to me in many shapes and sizes. Many of them would easily be overlooked if I was not paying attention to the moment, like the very small heart shaped rock I recently saw on the trail to the Lupine Field. I am grateful for all the signs I see in walking my soul’s path.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

I can almost hear the fuzzy pussy willow blossoms purring in the spring sun. It is one sign of a change in the season. They remind me to focus on the warm fuzzy side of life each day; the side that is filled with love and gratitude.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

In the fall and spring when the bare ground freezes overnight, ice crystals push up through the earth looking like valuable gems waiting to be collected. To me they are of great value, filling my heart with gratitude for being witness to this act of nature. People often have gifts and talents they hide from others until someone unfreezes them.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

It has been a great maple syrup season with the sap buckets often overflowing before they are emptied. It is amazing how one drop of sap at a time can accumulate to the forty gallons necessary to make a gallon of syrup. I think of one act of kindness as one drop at a time and the accumulated effect they can have.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

I often imagine that I am seeing spirits in the bark of trees or other places in Nature. I choose to look for positive signs or affirmations that I do not go through life alone. I choose to believe I have a whole positive team that accompanies my soul and gives me positive signs in the trees.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

When there is a little snow on the ground, I can see the twists and turns of the brook as it charts its course down the mountain. A couple of hundred years ago the flow was controlled by dams to power a millstone. When the mill was abandoned, the brook created its own course. I think our lives follow their own courses.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

It is interesting to watch the smaller birds like the juncos and chickadees when they come to the feeders. They like places to escape and hide from larger predatory birds. Tightly packed bushes are favorites. It is also interesting how people try to hide from others, like moving from place to place or not sharing their gifts and talents.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

As we approached the orchard, I noticed a bird sitting on top of the new birdhouse, but by the time I got the camera ready, it had flown to a nearby tree. I took a long-distance picture which confirmed that it was a bluebird. It had been my goal to attract them, so my heart sings with gratitude. The Law of Attraction: you receive what you focus on.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

The latest melt erased most of the snow, and then the weather turned cold again. In between the storms of spring, I was able to hike to the cabin and the lupine field with its incredible views. I thought about the positive things we can do in between waiting for something in the future.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

The mud season has begun here in the foothills, and it is time to close the parking areas to protect them from being all rutted up. One year there was a car that got stuck all the way to its frame. It was there for over a month. In life, we find times when we want to avoid physical or mental hazards by closing them off for a while.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

Today I am reminded the old saying, “Hope springs eternal.” It is the first day of spring, although the weather may not seem like it. There is hope that sooner, rather than later, warmer weather will take over. My intention and hope is to wake up every day with gratitude that I can share with others regardless of the season.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

Just when it looks like warmer weather, winter creates a new ice exhibit in the brook. I know it is only temporary as spring is arriving. We often hang on to things longer than we need to, whether a habit or an old wornout sweater.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

Our snow-covered landscape has experienced rapid changes in the last couple of weeks, leaving the ground just about bare, with daffodils and crocus pushing up through the soil. Life can change rapidly, sometimes without warning. Trusting in your team to guide you through your soul’s travels can be a wonderful blessing.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

Today is Saint Patrick’s Day, celebrated by Irish and would-be Irish. I will lift a cup of green tea and perhaps a glass of stout in honor of this Irish saint. I am also celebrating another right of spring in a healthy and positive way with gratitude and love.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show

This area of the country has been in a drought since last year that even the snow from winter has not erased. A fresh coating of snow over bare ground that melts into the earth is often called poor man’s fertilizer. It helps prepare the soil for the growing season. When we feel a mental drought, the Cosmos can often enrich our hearts.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountain.htmlSupport the show