Message from the Mountain

We have several black bears that call the mountain their home. We seldom see them, but they do like to eat bird food and we put up deterrents to keep them from climbing the walls of our house where the birdseed is hung...

I am always on the lookout for hearts. I consider them to be signs from the Source which I often refer to as the Cosmos, also referred to as God, angels, guides and more. To my mind that Source is nonjudgmental and...

The fall foliage is slowly slipping away. Some trees are now bare of leaves while others still have a lot of color left. Each day has something to appreciate if we take a moment to be aware. It is the same way in life...

We currently have many hints of the coming season. The nights are colder and we have had our first frost. The sky seems more dramatic at sunset. I believe it is good to be aware of what may take place in future by...

One of my favorite destinations when the weather is good is just a short walk from the cabin to the bench at the top of the Lupine Field. There I take a few moments to let my mind float away into the Cosmos. For me it...

It is the time of year when we need to cut the grass in the fields in preparation for next year’s growth. If this isn’t done, the forest will take over shortly. In life things can become overgrown and cover up our...

We have an overabundance of sweet fern growing on the mountainside. It thrives anywhere there is an open space. In other locations it is desirable as a landscape shrub. It is good to find a balance in life and repurpose...

The yellow leaves are still lingering on the tree while in other places the colors have faded. I enjoy the lingering color, but I think of negative habits people have that linger because they don’t want to or know how...

As the daylight wanes and the sun slides westward the shadows grow longer. This fall ritual of Nature creates an interesting pattern of light versus dark on the mountains. People often think casting a shadow mean an...

Now that the foliage season is winding down, the ground is covered with a crunchy carpet of leaves. The woods come alive with the sound of movement not heard during the summer. Each sound makes us wonder what is making...

Each day my goal is to set my intentions to experience magical moments following my soul’s path. One such moment happens when I see the mountains across the valley. I feel heart-based gratitude, and my senses feel alive...

If time and weather allow, I intend to find an opportunity every day to walk a trail on the mountainside. For me it is a wonderful way to experience joy and peace. I think one of the secrets of finding balance in life...

I noticed several oak tree tips on the ground. Something was attacking them. Almost every species in the woods has a type of pest trying to get nourishment from them, causing damage. A lot of people feel that they are...

From the top of the Mountain I can observe the valley below and the ridges and peaks. Looking north I can look into the distance and see the large mountains known as the Great Whites. I can feel the cold breeze and yet...

The first snow of the season covered the top of Mount Washington, and, although there will be warm spells ahead, it is a warning that it won’t be long before the snow covers the foothills. I was grateful to see the snow...