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2009 0616-0707 Jul-Sept The consistent rainy and foggy weather reminds me of memories from foggy experiences I have had over the years. I’m sure this season will also become a memory in the future. Our memories do surface from time to time, and when they do, we can always learn from them, both the good and the bad ones. Maybe today the sun will shine. Even as I think this I am looking out at a wet cloudy morning. Maybe today will be the day that you will decide to make a positive change in your life. If you believe in possibilities, it could happen. I have an oversized chair in the house that has just enough room for two people to squeeze into. When the grandkids are visiting they like to snuggle up in it. I like to think of my spiritual belief as having a buddy in the Universe that is always there to sit with me. Today this country celebrates Independence Day. We have the freedom to worship as we choose and make decisions in our lives. Those decisions also affect many other people. When we choose to be independent from spirit we find ourselves trying to carry the weight of the world alone. We are free to get the help we need. The green leaves and grass cover a lot of the blemishes on the landscape. The flaws will be hidden until later in the fall when the leaves fall off the trees. This is a great time of year to start improvements to the landscapes of our mind, body, spirit and emotional selves. Yesterday was almost a perfect day. The temperature was just right, the humidity was low, and there was no rain. There is always something perfect in the day, but we often overlook it because we look for the things that are wrong with it. Then again, we often do the same thing in life. 0622 - Learning from the Birds There is a lot to learn from the birds that can be related to our spiritual lives. After we have been nourished by others, we need to learn how to find spiritual food for ourselves. Conditions in the woods often influence how a tree grows to maturity. Life situations also have an effect on us. I developed a love, early on, because of the influence of family encouragement. You can do the same with intuition gifts. Yesterday we drove to the family cottage in Maine for a cousins' get-together. There are only five of us. My sister, who organized the day, is carrying on a tradition that goes back to our grandparents. After the day had ended, she saw a doe and triplet fawns on her way out the camp road. I believe this was a sign using nature that she had done well. How is your mood today? Are you happy or angry? A lot of people have told me lately that everywhere they go, they are met with angry people. How do you find happiness within your spiritual self? I try to reach out to something loving in the Universe and trust that I will be able to send out positive vibes in places where there are none. We recently watched “The Shadow Effect” at our spiritual movie night. The message was that our lives could be influenced by unresolved secrets that we carry with us. We often do not see into these shadows. Love and forgiveness can let us see into the darkness. I often get a "knowing" of someone’s abilities that lie dormant within their soul and unconscious mind. There are self-doubts and fears that usually accompany these talents. Now is the time to resolve the fears and begin to put them to use to help others in this time of transition. Have you ever had an impulsive thought that caused you to change the direction of your day? Did you contact someone out of the blue, or take an action you had not planned on? Have you found that when you did, there was a reason beyond what you were aware of at the moment you had the impulse? Could it be that we are connected to others and events in ways that we are not consciously aware? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an Earth Master Plan to follow when we get here? Perhaps we do if we would only let ourselves be open to using all of our senses to follow the clues. This is the prime time of the year for many. The days are long and warm. Prime means to lay down a basis for things to come. It is not a time to look back, but forward. I think as we move towards 20-12 that many of us are making positive changes in our lives. It is exciting to see people beginning to use their talents to help others as we move forward on this great transition. There comes a time in making bread when it is necessary for me to use my hands to knead the dough. I immerse them into the sticky ingredients, working them with my fingers until a cohesive large ball is formed. We need to be willing to do the same with our life ingredients. Sometimes we find that we are running late. That happens every so often with the podcasts. Usually there is a purpose that goes with the lateness that may be controlled by the Universe. These podcasts are a way for me to keep a daily accounting of what is influencing my life. Do you keep some sort of an accounting of what is taking place in your life? Your soul contains a record of not only the events in your current life but of all the experiences of the lives you have had before. They are all there tucked away in your unconscious mind waiting for you to access them. In the picture-perfect world everything is perfect. Behind these illusions are often realities that are far different than the surface indicates. How we deal with the true reality can make a difference as to how the story comes to a conclusion. I was reminded the other day by a nearby smoker who was bothering my lungs, that I should feel lucky to be alive. As I thought about this statement, it made me aware of how differently people choose to experience living. Some destroy themselves in the process. We took a couple of folding chairs with us on our trip to the coast. The thought was to use them at an outdoor concert, but we were able to use them and enjoy beautiful views of the ocean. We do have a spiritual seat that is always there to support us wherever we go. I recently read a quote from Edgar Cayce that we should be content where we are in life, but not satisfied. If we are satisfied, then we may not strive to work towards higher goals. If we are not content, we may never move forward either. It is a balance of the two. What you may consider as trash, someone else may think is a treasure. Do you have a gift or ability that others can see in you that you do not value? Many people do not value their own treasures. 0641 - Dust Off Your Old Talents It seems as if there are currently a lot if retired athletes dusting off their old talents and attempting to make comebacks in their careers. The same is probably true for you as far as dusting off your soul’s talents and intuitive abilities. It is time to bring them back and use them. 0642 - Changing Your Mental Climate Unlike the weather, we can change the climate in our minds. The next time you feel yourself in a foggy and rainy mood, try bringing in some spiritual sunshine by feeling gratitude and love. I found this morning that it was a struggle for me to walk uphill in the warm humid air. I could feel its affect on my ability to breathe. Once I got to the clearing I was able to move fine as long as I was walking on flat ground or going downhill. In life when it feels like you are struggling uphill, stop for a moment and reflect on where you are. 0644 - Getting Back to the Shore Swimmers that get caught in rip tides often have a hard time getting back to the shore. They struggle against the flow until they exhaust themselves. When life catches us in a rip tide, if we work with the flow, it may be easier to get back to our spiritual shore. 0645 - Breaking Up the Congestion I recently had an acupuncture appointment that helped break up the congestion in my lungs and bronchial tubes. The application has really helped my breathing in this hot humid weather. I believe that we can get congested spiritually when the Universal energy flow has been interrupted. You can always take a moment to reconnect. We make many u-turns during our lifetime. Some we make out of fear, not wanting to go beyond where we are. At other times we are listening to our guides and know when it’s time to make the turn. Do you listen? We have been inundated with rain the last several months to a point where we are nearing and will probably break the record for rainfall for June, July, and August combined. Life is like that also. When it happens, all we can do is seek a place where we can be out of the thrust of the storm. That is where your belief comes in. 0648 - Thoughts On a Lazy Afternoon Today I had an opportunity to stop for a moment, enjoy the lazy summer afternoon, and reflect on the conversations of the day. I wondered what the settlers 150-200 years ago on the same property would have thought. I wonder what memories from your souls' past you have in your mind. 0649 - Searching Through the Sediment Imagine that we could search back through the core of our soul’s existence just as a geologist can do with pond sediment. What would you find that would help you in your current life? 0650 - Repairing the Soft Ground Because of all the rain this summer, the ground is almost as soft as it is during the spring. It is easy to create a wheel rut where you do not want one if you do not pay attention. If you make one, it needs to be repaired while the ground is soft. In our lives we have many old ruts that have hardened. If we soften our internal ground we can make the repairs. There is a lot of energy around the full of the moon. It can affect the high tides on the coast and water levels of springs inland. Imagine if we could use this energy for positive thoughts rather than some of the crazy actions people do during full moon periods of the month. This is the time of year to combine fresh vegetables or fruits into delicious summer dishes. You are a collection of many different ingredients that can be mixed or matched to help others. When we collaborate with others, we often compliment each other's skills. When we collaborate with the Universe, we are working with the Master. There are reports of people in this area seeing animals that are not expected to be here, such as monkeys or mountain lions. Are they real? You may also see things that connect you to other times and places. Is that real? The flower gardens are filled with many varieties of flowers this time of year that make beautiful bouquets. Unfortunately many people pass by without noticing these bouquets. People may not notice how beautiful you are as a bouquet, but the Universe does. 0656 - Sometimes the Clues Are Hard to Follow It isn’t always easy to follow the clues that have been given us to find our soul’s purpose. They can be hidden under layers of life situations, but they are there. 0657 - Keeping Your Mental Balance It is hard to stay balanced in our lives. If we can find our sacred space within, then we can go to a place in our mind where we can find a balance with the help of the Universe. 0658 - Finding Your Spiritual Balance I believe one of the most important ingredients in our lives is our spiritual balance. It is important to have the support of something in the Universe as we walk our soul’s path. Sometimes I wake up with lots on my mind that I need to do, and sometimes I wake up slowly and relaxed after having a few intense days. The Universe is determining how our soul is waking up. 0660 - Familiar and Unfamiliar Roads Even though we have lived in the valley for many years, there are places we have never been before. The landscape keeps changing. In life we travel both familiar and unfamiliar roads. Each is always an adventure. 0661 - Collecting the Materials As the date approaches for a “Pond Party” at the Center, materials for the project are being donated and gathered. The pond, kit, carpet, and stone are already there. In life we have been collecting skills, abilities, items and experiences that we can share with others during this time of transition. Last night we had an unexpected visitor. It was a very young moose, and we watched it as it pulled at the branches of an apple tree. In life there is a lot of unexpected that may just have been planned by the Universe. Yesterday a group of 12 volunteers came together to build a small meditation pond at the Center. It became a reality one shovelful at a time. One step at a time can help you build and complete your soul's purpose. Heat waves can bring out the best and the worst in people. If we are too close to each other, it can create anger, and if we are separate enough and can find heat relief, it is a wonderful experience. Heat waves need to be balanced just as in all other aspects of life. 0665 - Playing Jazz On A Summer Night Playing jazz on a summer night is very special. The music seems to flow better than usual. I am grateful that I have the chance to musically communicate with others. It is a spiritual experience. Recently I visited an experimental farm that tests the seeds that will be sold in the future. It is also true for life. We are all planting seeds to help others in the future. Animals and birds enjoy eating the crops before they are harvested. Protecting the fruits and vegetables may require a lot of effort. Sometimes we never get to harvest the spiritual crops we attempt to grow because something gets in the way. If you ask, the Universe will help. 0668 - A Certain Place, A Certain Time Have you ever noticed how you wound up in a certain place at a certain time when you made a special connection to someone else? Is it the Universe that somehow knew to place you there? It has been a dream or a knowing of mine for many years that spaces would be created at the Center that would help people to connect to the unconditional love of the Universe. It is exciting to see this turn into touchable realities, thanks to many people. You can do the same wherever you are. Most of us face situations in our lives that seem unsolvable. When you encounter one, that is the time to let the other side and the Universe solve what seems impossible to you. A rogue wave is a very large wave that can take a boater or even a spectator on the shore by surprise. The results can be deadly. We often feel like we have been hit by a rogue wave in life. Your team can help provide warnings and guidance. We have countless rocks of all sizes and shapes here on the mountainside. Recently I collected large flat ones for the waterfall. Rocks are a symbol of a foundation such as the faith that keeps you going. I like to ask people what they would do to help others if there were no obstacles to keep them from accomplishing what they dreamed of doing. The dream itself is a reality if one accepts it as so. Next come the miracles to actually bring it to fruition. After we have stripped everything away and started to rebuild, we come to a point where the only thing left to do is add the finishing touches to make the project complete. In life we are constantly stripping away, rebuilding, and adding the finishing touches as we honor our soul’s purpose. People often do not take care of the landscape around them. They take the topsoil and mine the gravel or strip the trees, leaving large open wounds. Over time nature will heal. So too can the Universe heal our landscapes. People are coming together to help support each other in many different ways. One example is community-supported agriculture that encourages the use of local grown produce. The Universe is also a source of community that can help support you in your travels in life. There are a lot of hints from nature that the seasons are changing. Apples are turning red and the leaves are beginning to change. So too are the seasons of our lives. There has been a chill in the morning air the last few days. It is a welcome change. In life when you are uncomfortable you can make changes that help you on your life path. The meditation pond needs to maintain the proper balance of water flow. It is necessary to add more water when the level drops. We need to maintain a proper balance in life for the mind, body, spirit, and emotional selves. Wetlands have their own special environment. Man can throw the balance off. The universe will help us keep our proper balance. We can learn from a small pond. Usually the agricultural fairs feature a horse or oxen pull. The animals and owners compete to see which team can carry the most weight over the greatest distance. There needs to be rest in between each pull. Do you stop and rest? So much in life is based on competition. Perhaps it’s something engrained in our subconscious minds since caveman days. I would like to think that life is an opportunity for accomplishing our soul’s purpose during this lifetime. As Labor Day comes and goes, it is the time of year where the opportunity has arrived to plan for the fall. It is a time of year to investigate what you might study or re-connect with to become more in tune with your soul’s purpose. Just like those who exhibit their crafts in fairs in hopes of getting a blue ribbon, you have the opportunity to perfect your God-given talents to be used to help others. You get a blue ribbon from the Universe for your efforts. I have way too much stuff in my life. I don’t notice it as much as others. Recently we cleaned up a lot of stuff on the grounds of the Center. Some had been there for a long time that I thought I would use someday, but never did. Do you have the right stuff with you? I have had the experience of getting lost or turned around in the woods. It is not a pleasant feeling. Fortunately it was only for a short time, and I found my way out. It is possible to get lost in ourselves, and it is the help from the Universe that gets us back on track again. I’m sure you have heard stories of sailors at sea or travelers in the desert who think they have seen land or an oasis, only to find it was their mind playing tricks on them. We can experience mirages as we experience being lost in our minds. Today is the eighth anniversary of 9/11/2001. It is a day to remember those who lost their lives and those who valiantly worked to save others during that great tragedy. It is a day to remember to be grateful and renew our quest to honor our soul’s purpose. Many changes are taking place in Nature as we approach Fall. The leaves are turning, and the temperature is dropping. There are also changes taking place inside of each of us. 0690 - Pin The Tail On The Donkey The childhood game of "Pin The Tail On The Donkey" reminds me of how many people are searching to find the right place to honor their soul’s purpose. Life spins us around, and it is easy to get confused. Have you ever lost something at a certain place and later found it in the lost and found area? Many of the abilities you thought that you lost are waiting for you to find them again and put them to use. Have you ever heard crystal or Tibetan bowls being played? There is something about their vibrations that ring us back to the core of our existence. When we peel back all the layers we are the very core of our existence. That is when we are closest to the God of the Universe. Prayer and meditation can help us get there. 0694 - Something About The Sea There is something about the sea that speaks to the very core of my existence. It is sad, happy, adventurous, foreboding, and healing. It is a part of my soul. 0695 - Something About The Mountains There is something about the mountains that speaks to me. They take me back to a time in my soul when I found peace and wisdom from the vast Universe. The wisdom is still there. 0696 - Something About The Trees There is something about the trees that speak to me. I have a distant memory in my soul of tree lined country lanes. Trees are like people, and the old ones have survived many adversities in nature, much as we do in life. 0697 - Something About The Flowers There is something about flowers that speaks to me. I look forward to the earliest spring blooms and the last bit of color in fall. In the dark of winter poinsettias give hope for lighter days. You are as beautiful in the eyes of the Universe as a delicate flower. 0698 - Something About The Birds There is something about the birds that speak to me. I love to hear their songs and calls as I walk the trails. Birds symbolize freedom and are an important part of our environment. May you soar like the birds as you journey through life. 0699 - Something About The Animals There is something about the wild animals that speaks to me. I believe that often when I see an animal in the wild, I am receiving a sign from the Universe. If you encounter the same species on a consistent basis, you may want to check the spiritual meaning of the animal. 0700 - Something About The Earth There is something about the earth that connects me with ancient beginnings. The earth can help ground us when our minds want to soar in swirling directions. Remember to breathe up from the ground as well as down from the sky. 0701 - Something About The Wind There is something about the wind. It is restless and sometimes foreboding. It represents energy ready to propel us in all it forms along our life map. There is something about fire that creates fear as well as a sense of wonder inside of me. When fire is harnessed, it can provide warmth and energy. When it is out of control, it can cause destruction. How does the fire burn in your soul? The fall landscape is dotted with splashes of color. It is a beautiful time of year. You too have a landscape that can reflect the brilliance of the Universe if you so choose. In one area on the property we have large piles of stones that were gathered by the settlers nearly 200 years ago. Whoever made the piles left them there and never used them to make stonewalls. In our lives we often make piles that we never use. 0705 - Something About The Rain There is something about rain that causes my mind to slow a bit. I love the sound of rain on a metal roof. Rain is nourishment for the earth. It helps grow the plants that feed our bodies and give us strength for our soul’s quest. It is apple cider time - that season of the year when the apples are ready to press into golden nectar. You are the apple tree of spirituality, and your fruits are ready to serve the many who are waiting. Finally after trying for several years, there were enough apples in the orchard for a pie. It is a lot of work for such a little reward. Actually the real reward is having the opportunity to give the trees a chance. You have enough ingredients in your life journey to create your own pie.
2009 0708-0799 Oct-Dec The mountain behind us where I love to walk seems to have its own agenda. It brings people together to experience the ancient history that is recorded in its memory. Wherever you are, you may be connected to more than you realize. Yesterday I could see snow squalls in the distance, weaving in and out of the higher peaks to the west and north. It won’t be long now until they find their way to our location. Spiritually, what we thought was a long time away is now close at hand. 0710 - Rain Creates Brilliant Foliage On this rainy day I will enjoy the brilliant fall foliage. Rain helps the leaves to shine against the dark wet bark. You too shine when your spiritual light is on during rainy days in your life. 0711 - Disappearing in Your Mind Wouldn’t it be nice to leave a stressful situation and go to a relaxing place to get away? You can if you use your mind and your spirituality. 0712 - There Are Changes Going On Just as the seasons are changing, there are also changes going on within the nature of our being. 0713 - Working Through Life Traffic When I go to the fair, there is a lot of traffic to work my way through. First are the jams on the roadway in. Then comes all the foot traffic inside the fair. We have a lot of life to work through also. Fall brings the Fryeburg Fair. Many people come together to make it a success, regardless of what the weather is doing. You have all the ingredients to create fair weather in your life. There are many demonstrations taking place at the fairgrounds and many opportunities to learn. In life we also have many opportunities to learn if we watch all the demonstrations taking place around us. When you go to fair, you want to have several different layers of clothes. I have clothes for wet weather, warm weather, and cold weather. We also wear many layers in life. The fair has an exhibit that features two bull moose that died in battle when their antlers became locked together and they couldn’t get free. There are habits and emotions that forever become locked inside ourselves. Fortunately we don’t have to be trapped. Your belief can set you free. We have many near misses that could have affected how we live our lives. For some reason, events played out the way they did. Have you had many in your life? Now that the fair is over there are many mounds of garbage left for disposal. Within that garbage are probably treasures, and there will be people going though it looking to find something of value. There is usually something of value to be learned from the garbage in our lives that we seek to get rid of. Winter is giving the higher mountains of New Hampshire a sneak preview of the season to come. The Universe is always giving us sneak previews to help guide us along our journey. Have you ever been on a group tour with endless lines waiting to get on and off the bus or waiting for meals? We are also on a group tour of earth. Are you stuck in line or do you have the freedom to move? 0722 - Which Illusion Fits You? There are opinions that our existence here on earth is just an illusion. The question is, "What is really real?" Do you believe that people can come together to use their combined energy to positively or negatively affect conditions in the world? There are people who have a natural ability to manipulate others. Often this ability is used for personal gain. It is a good idea for you to always be aware of what is taking place around you. We sometimes get lulled into a false sense of security. Awareness gives you choices. Sometimes it feels as if we are in a goldfish bowl with everyone staring down on us. People stare at nature and crowd it out trying to get the best view. Recently we left the big map of where we were going for the day at the place we were staying. Fortunately our portable GPS, along with a local map, helped us find our way. The Universe provides you with both a big and little map for your soul travels. In Canada there are black squirrels, a kind we do not have in New Hampshire. Just as nature has many different family members, so do we in the human race. Lagoon City on the shore of Lake Simcoe in Canada is a maze of canals. People can keep their boats right next to their houses. Sometimes it seems as if life is like a maze of canals. It can be confusing, but with the help of the Universe we can find our way to our homes. Before trains people depended on waterways to transport goods. Locks were used to help boats navigate up and down the rivers and canals. Our belief can help lift us up as we navigate the waters of life. The color of the water in the Severn River near Orsilla, Ontario can change from dark to emerald green. It depends on which contributory has the strongest flow. We are influenced by different energies that enter our lives. We saw a great many Canadian Geese migrating south on our trip. They somehow know their destination. Is there something inside of us that knows were we are going? The natives managed to live with the land by treading softly. We have a habit of trying to change nature for our own purpose, not necessarily in a way that has a divine purpose. I recently walked the trail covered with a lush soft carpet of leaves. It felt good to be home. Wherever you, are the Universe spreads a carpet before you as you walk towards your soul’s purpose. I love popcorn. On our recent trip we forgot to take the microwave popper. I remembered hearing people say they popped corn in a brown paper bag. It worked. You have ideas that can be opened, even if you don’t think you have a way to do it. Just reach out to the Universe. Social networking is the new fad that has connected many people to friends from the past. It is a way to include others in daily activities, thoughts, and whatever else is going on at that moment. My social network starts with a conversation with my high power. How did you do over the summer? Did you accomplish what you had wanted to? How do you score yourself? Perhaps the Universe had different goals for you and scored you higher than you did yourself. There are a lot of scary people, big and small, prowling about on Halloween. We are constantly bombarded with scare tactics all year long. When we live in fear, the fear grows. It shrinks when you shine the light of your connection to the Universal core of goodness. 0739 - The Day the Leaves Disappeared Yesterday the wind pulled the leaves off the trees in front of our house. When we looked out the window this morning, we could see the mountains in the distance for the first time since late spring. You could wake up any morning with a different view of your life. I got slimed on Halloween! I was moving some bags of mulch that were heavy and wet, and all of a sudden I discovered I was covered with green slime. Sometimes we get slimed in life when things go wrong. Thank goodness a positive connection to our belief can help clear it away. Last night after I had waited a half hour for the highway to clear from an accident, I was informed that I needed to turn around and take a long detour. It was 10 p.m. and I had to follow a strange road with little signage. I relied on the compass in my truck and looked for signs. The Universe gives us signs when we find the way unfamiliar. Once the leaves have disappeared I can see an alpine glow many mornings on the mountain range across the valley. It is a seasonal bonus. There are many little bonuses in life that we might overlook as we hurry along our way. It is almost time to change to my flannel lined jeans. I will wear them through the winter (I have several pairs) until it gets warm again. Your belief can help you feel comfortable through the difficult times of your life. I still haven’t fully adjusted to last week's time change. My sleep pattern is having trouble adapting to the hour difference. We also need to make adjustments in our lives to stay in sync with our purpose. Recently the landscape looked as if the Universe had sprinkled powered sugar all over it. It was the first snow, and it was magical. If we pay attention, there is always magic to be found in our lives. I have found the best way for me to transcribe old tapes for a current writing project is to work with two computers side by side. It is much easier than with just one. It is much easier to walk our life path when we walk side by side with our faith. Today we are being given a reprieve from the colder weather soon to come. It is a chance to prepare for winter. Just reaching out for an instant to our belief can give us a reprieve from the moment and help us regroup. We get a lot of junk mail at the post office as well as on the computer. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between what is valuable and what is junk. The same is true in life. 0749 - Spiritual Filter Systems We use filter systems in many areas of our lives, from the air we breathe to the water we drink. We also have a spiritual filter system to help us on our life path. Today I had to restart recording the podcast several times. Finally I realized I needed to change the direction I was going in. Then it went smoothly. You always have a chance to restart your life in a better direction. I have been told by many of my psychic friends that they see a big guy behind me. It is nice to know that I do not travel alone. Do you know who travels with you? I am currently involved in an intense writing project, and recently someone with the gift of sight saw the subject of my work behind me. It is someone that lived almost two hundred years ago. Do you know or have you ever wondered who is behind you? I found myself totally immersed in fog last night driving to a gig. I actually had to stop a couple of times to get my bearings. Life can be the same way. I believe that we do have something to guide us when the way is unclear. Last week I had a close call driving home from an evening jazz rehearsal. A car veered across the line right at me. I took evasive action, something intervened, and I continued on my way unscathed. Have you experienced something like this? I'm sure most of us look back in life and see opportunities that we missed out on. I have learned to trust that when an opportunity arises, my team will guide me to make the right decision and take the right action for the best of all. 0756 - Jane Tenney's Transitions We are all constantly involved in transitions as we prepare for the future. Sometimes we don’t even realize what is propelling or compelling us. Jane Tenney has written a beautiful little book called TRANSITIONS on her experiences with the deaths of loved ones and the inspiration she found in nature. When I look into someone’s eyes, I often see the reflections of their soul. Many people try to cover up what they do not want others to see. My goal in seeing my real self is to have my eyes reflect the passion I still have for the mysteries of life. 0758 - Nagging Little Injuries Sometimes we get one of those nagging little injuries that seem to resist healing. They can happen mentally, physically, emotionally, or spiritually. We get help for the physical ones and a positive belief can help heal the others. Imagine what the world would be like if everyone started the day with a smile and a feeling of love and gratitude regardless of their current situation. Would there be a global warming of how people relate to each other? From time to time I have to pull the power plug to our cable connection in order to reestablish a good connection. Sometimes we need to do the same with the world. Having a sacred space in your mind can help you do that. There is a difference between being exhausted and being tired. If I pace myself when I'm straight out and take frequent mental breaks, I can get through a busy time feeling a good tired and not depleted. You can stop and catch your breath wherever you are. How often do wish you could just say “Give me a break” and step away from situations in your life? You can take a break in your mind by going to your sacred place and letting your team watch out for your interests while you are gone for that brief period of time. Do you take frequent mental breaks? It is a great way to clear out stress in your day. Think of a thing or a place filled with unconditional love and go there for a brief moment. Thanksgiving Day 2009 is a day to give thanks for all the blessings of the past year. Imagine what it would be like to celebrate Thanksgiving every day? I don’t mean the food, just simple gratitude for the good and for the belief that things that worry you will be resolved for the best of the whole! Today is Black Friday, the kick-off to the holiday shopping season. Many of you will venture out early to take advantage of the best values. It is a one-day event for many stores. Whenever you connect to your belief, you are getting the best spiritual value. I was given a jazz book of holiday music last year and I am really enjoying discovering a blend of different rich sounds accompanying old familiar tunes. It is good to reharmonize our lives every once in a while. To do this, all you have to do is see something from a new and richer perspective. 0767 - Just a Matter of a Few Miles The snow line was just the matter of a few miles away in the recent storm. Many travelers were caught unawares as they traveled through the notches. On the road of life it is always good to have your spiritual travel kit with you. 0768 - A Light in the Darkness The days are still getting shorter as we prepare for the holiday season. Winter lights help light up the darkness. When we focus on them, spiritual lights are there to brighten our dark days. We are currently between seasons. One day it snows and the next day it rains. Temperatures can fluctuate between freezing and mild. Many of you are in between seasons in your life. It is a great time to prepare for the excitement to come. After watching the first concert of a beginning high school music program recently, I realized the “beginning program” had actually started a few years before when the basis for it was established. When we think we are beginning something new in life, chances are that there is already a base to start from. With all the rain recently, if the ground freezes suddenly, we will have rivers of ice cascading down the mountainside. When the water oozes out of the ground, it freezes and builds into a solid mass of ice. Sometimes the drops of water of our soul feel frozen in place along our journey. Spiritual warmth can help get you moving again. For me to be creative, I need to be inspired. Part of that inspiration is the belief that what is being created may help someone else. I always feel inspired and full of hope after finishing a podcast. It is as if something is talking to me while I am talking to you. Yesterday I thought about what inspires me, and today I wonder what inspires others. How do you get inspired to find ways to brighten other people’s lives? We had our first measurable snowfall last night. We are now in Winter Mode, but there are still things unfinished from the Fall that I will have to address in the Spring. When life situations change, we need to be aware of issues from the past that remain unresolved. 'Tis the season! It is a time that many people look forward to and others dread. It is a time to be grateful and to share our gratitude with others. Each year we can discover this season for the first time again. I watch the weather forecasts more than usual this time of year to give me an indication of how to prepare for the next day or two. The forecast is a guide and subject to change. The Universe gives us forecasts for life all the time. Unfortunately many people never tune in to them. We are in the middle of a massive snowstorm as I write this. I heeded the storm warnings and went out early to get the paper and the sweeps. The universe gives us storm warnings regarding our lives. The key is to pay attention to them. Going outside today is like stepping into a postcard. That postcard, however, also takes a lot of work. As we create postcard lives, there is also much to do behind the scenes along the way to keep us in tune with our soul’s purpose. 0779 - Discovering Winter Again I am in the process of discovering winter again. There are many chores to do and tools and outdoor clothes to find. There are also many wonderful aspects of winter to discover again. That is true in life every day if only we are open to it. Ever since we built our post & beam addition, we have put up a big Christmas tree in the front entry. This year we were given one that is about thirteen feet tall. The lights on the tree brighten the night. When you let the light of the Universe flow through you, you brighten other people’s lives. I discovered a rabbit path on my walk the other day. When there is no snow on the ground, you can't see the tracks. There are many people on spiritual journeys who are not aware of others traveling the same path. Yesterday a snowstorm caught many people by surprise. It was not a big one, but it snowed hard enough to make travel for the evening difficult. Life catches us by surprise, but if we prepare by thanking the Universe for helping guide us, it can make our life journey easier. Last night we had a nuisance snow that amounted to only about an inch, but still left the driveway slippery. It is not enough to get out the tractor and yet something may need to be done to make better traction. At the same time this little snowstorm left a beautiful covering on the trees that I could have missed if I had only focused on the driveway. Yesterday, I took a walk in a silent world. It was on an old Class Six road with a fresh coating of snow, far away from the sounds of the valley. It was a chance to be one with Nature and the whole Universe. The mountains to the west glowed this morning in a beautiful shade of pink. It brightened up my morning. Gratitude can help us all create morning glows that can stay with us all day. Everything looks so festive this time of year. All the holiday lights help brighten the dark nights. It won’t be long now until the days begin to increase minute by minute. Imagine how the ancients watched the skies for the change of seasons. 0787 - Getting the Message Through Have you ever spent time on the phone trying to talk to someone trying to get him or her to understand what you are saying? Sometimes we feel as if the Universe is not hearing our prayers. It is a lot easier to get through to God than it is to a human by telephone. My granddaughter has a favorite stuffed animal, Amber Kitty. She calls all her stuffed animals "stuffties". Every once in a while Amber gets lost, and it is very upsetting to her until it is back safe and sound. Our belief system is like a stufftie. We sometimes misplace it. The sky to our south, as a major snowstorm passed us by, was milky white. It was unique to see. We sometimes wander in a milky white sky in our minds when we try to define our faith. We have now turned the corner and are working our way towards the longest day of the year. Let there be light in your life, not only in calendar but also in spirituality as well. People either love or hate the hustle and bustle of the holidays. There is a lot f pressure to give something to others that will make them happy. The ultimate gift that someone can give is love. That is impossible to put a price on. Last night I was given a very special gift. A very special young lady sang me a winter song. She had practiced and prepared all the way on her family’s long drive to the Center. Conquering her shyness and with lots of giggles, her performance warmed my heart. Music takes many forms. What music do you bring to others? Today many of us celebrate the meaning of Christmas. It is a time for peace and love. Whatever your belief, may this be a special day that will carry forward and create many others like it. The holidays involve a lot of food. Some of it is nourishing, and some is not. My perfect meal would probably not be perfect to you. It was brussels sprouts, baked stuffed mushrooms and home made apple pie with nondairy ice cream. Spiritual nourishment can provide the perfect meal for the soul. This morning I found that our back entry roof was leaking. There was an ice buildup, and the rain is saturating the ceiling and dripping on the floor. It will need to be fixed. Sometimes we also have to make repairs to our spiritual lives. Spiritual maintenance can help keep you in good condition. I was given a pair of tuning fork resonators for Christmas from my wife. When they are activated and held up to your ears, it is like being inside of a giant crystal. Of course we can always resonate to the vibrations of the Universe. Today is three minutes longer than the shortest day of the year. We are slowly making progress towards more daylight. If you connect with your belief three minutes a day, you will progress towards spiritual daylight. It was zero outside this morning and I was very grateful that I have a warm bed to sleep in. I realize that there are many people who do not have the opportunity to wake up warm. My goal is also to wake up with spiritual warmth of gratefulness that I can share with others during the day. Tonight there is a blue moon. It is called that because it the second full moon this month. It is also New Years Eve. It should be an interesting night.
2010 0800-0887 Jan-Mar 0800 - Podcast #800 Happy New Year 2010 Happy New Year! This is also my 800th podcast. My goal for this year is to be grateful for all the miracles in my life that have happened and are yet to happen. My prayer is that I may share these with many people I may or may not know. Happy New Year! The world is gray and white today as it has been for the last few days. Still, if one looks carefully, there is color to be found in the landscape. There is also color to be found when you feel your life is nothing but gray and white. All you need to do is look. We have started to consciously be aware of the daily miracles that exist around us. They take place all the time. Are you aware of them in your life? The holidays are finally over and many people are returning to work, school or getting back into their regular routines that were interrupted over the past few weeks. Others are starting new routines to help them get in shape. Don’t forget to include your contact with your spirituality as you get back to the grind. 0804 - Taking On Responsibilities It is good to take on responsibilities. Unfortunately we sometimes take on more than we can handle. Helping others is a wonderful privilege as long as we remember to do it within our capabilities. 0805 - How Are Those Resolutions Going Now that we are progressing into the New Year, how are those resolutions going? Did you set goals that are achievable? To me, every moment is a time when we have the opportunity to start and continue changes that are best for our mind, body, spirituality, and emotions. The change not only can be good for you, but for others in your life as well. A few days ago an older friend called and told me she wanted to give me something. Then she said she thought she was having a stroke. We immediately called 911 and she got swift medical attention. She is doing well and expected to fully recover. Her act of kindness could very well have saved her life. Wouldn’t it have been great if someone had taken the time when you were a child to encourage you to develop and use your psychic gifts? Wouldn’t it be great if you encouraged children in your life to use their abilities and not be afraid of them? We have been living in a weather bubble that has kept us free from the heavy snow and bitter cold temperatures that other parts of the country have been experiencing. We also live our lives in bubbles that can isolate us and sometimes protect us from the world outside. I try to live in a golden bubble, a place where I can communicate with the Universe. One of the questions I am often asked is, “How do I know I have a spirit guide?” You may never actually see or meet your spirit guide. I haven’t, but I know that I have a big guy that goes behind me. Connecting with your guide begins with giving yourself permission to believe that one really exists. 0810 - Do You Have A Guardian Angel? Do you have a guardian angel or angels that watch over you? I have had experiences my whole life indicating that there is something watching over me. I am sure grateful for that. Maybe there are living angels among us as well as angelic beings from the other side. I believe that we each can be an angel for someone else if we are willing to take directions from the Universe. I went out in the cold this morning to capture a picture of the alpine glow on the mountains to the west. I will not be able to hold the image in my mind as most of you can. For a short moment while capturing the images, I was one with the mountains. Photographers used to use an airbrush to touch up photos for removing blemishes and make the images look better. Today this can be done digitally. You have a mental airbrush that can help you heal negative images in your mind. It starts with using the Universe’s love. It is tempting to create a world that is removed from life on the planet, and it is easy to imagine one as I sit here in the tree house looking out at the landscape. Yet, whether we like it or not, we are all connected to all the energy that flows in the galaxy. The recent earthquake in Haiti affects us all. 0815 - Attune Your Heart To Love There are movements such as glcoherence.org that encourage people to spend a minute or two each day sending out love to help change the earth energy. Imagine how a positive change to the earth environment might be made if everyone sent out a loving energy. It only took fifteen seconds for an earthquake to devastate the country of Haiti. It took the earth a long time to get to the point of the quake happening. It will take a long time to rebuild. Now, perhaps if we each take fifteen seconds a few times a day to send out loving energy to the world, it will help in the healing. 0817 - Changing a Mental Image We often capture images in our mind that can haunt us for the rest of our lives. One way to help change them is to find another picture of hope and love that you can use to wash over the old image. It doesn’t make it go away, but it can help to soften and heal the old one. Watching the dramatic rescues coming out of Haiti on TV reminds me of when I was lying in the street twenty years ago, not knowing if I was going to live or die. Every time we are given a new lease on life, we do have the opportunity to realign ourselves with our soul’s purpose. Today I am in search of something. Even if I think I know what that is, I am sure about one thing - what I am in search of and what the Universe finds for me may be the same or entirely different. People use checklists in many aspects of their lives to help keep them on track. Pilots, doctors, and even race teams use them. How would you use a spiritual checklist to help you in life? Many people look for advice and guidance on almost every topic imaginable. It is tempting to give advice when asked. I find many people already know the answers - they just aren’t listening to what they are telling themselves. 0822 - Observing Life Through Nature There are many lessons to be learned when one observes life through nature. After all, are we not a part of nature? Actually, aren't we observing ourselves as we take in the nature around us? The walks on the trail the last few days have reminded me of the snow roads I used to build as a kid. With my feet close together I would shuffle through the snow driving an imaginary truck. That’s the way I pack snow on the trails. That’s the way I shuffle along in life. If I do not stay in the groove of the packed down snow path, I can step off into deep powder that can fill my boots with cold icy crystals. It is easy to find ourselves out of the groove in life when we fall back into old habits that delay our soul’s progress. I started my day today as I do most days by trying to figure out how to proceed. Do I walk in the icy conditions on the trails or not? When the day is over I often find the Universe had it figured out better than I. My footprints that I left in the soft snow yesterday will be frozen today, and I know I will have to walk carefully so that I do not twist an ankle. Over time they will either melt or be filled in with new snow. We leave footprints wherever we go along our soul's path. 0827 - Have I Walked This Path Before? I often wonder as I wander the trails if I have walked these paths before in some ancient time. I feel a strong connection and have since I first arrived in the valley years ago. Perhaps you too have the feeling that you may have walked your path before? Have you ever experienced déjàvu? Perhaps you have found yourself in a middle of a conversation thinking that you have done this before. Perhaps you have in a different lifetime. Life is measured by comparisons to what is considered normal. At the same time, many of us have covered and hid up incredible abilities that are considered by others to be outside the normal. It is interesting to observe the world waking up to the paranormal. As more people open their minds, it may be that the paranormal will become the normal and then we may be considered normal after all. The other day we met a couple that we knew getting off an elevator in a hotel in a city a couple of hours away. We had both been staying there for different reasons. We hadn't seen them for some time. The man said that he had just thought of me as they were coming down the elevator. Was this a coincidental thought or a knowing thought? Today the daylight has grown to over an hour since the shortest day of the year. The light has increased minute by minute. Imagine how spiritual light also grows minute by minute when you take the time to experience it. I often hear from people who think they are new to a spiritual quest. They ask how they can get started. My answer to that question is that they have already begun, and there are teachers waiting to help them on their soul’s journey. All they need to do is be open to that possibility. 0834 - Were You A Psychic Kid? I know a lot of adults who had unpleasant childhoods because of their psychic abilities. They saw or felt or knew things that others could not. They felt odd and had a hard time making friends. If you had experiences like this, perhaps you can help a psychic kid you know to learn how to use their special gifts rather than to be afraid of them. When you open yourself to your psychic abilities, how can you feel safe and protected as you face the unknown? A safe feeling starts with the understanding that you are not alone, and that you have strength and help and protection provided by your belief. Belief is an important step in feeling safe. Every day that we exist we have more memories to think back on - not only from this life but also from other soul experiences. Perhaps there is an understanding that comes from the past that helps us focus on our soul’s purpose in the now and in the future. When the wind blows in the woods, the trees talk out loud. Some of you can even hear the trees when the woods are silent. Trees are also good listeners. Perhaps you have a favorite tree you like share your joys and burdens with. Recently my wife and I were woken up in the middle of the night by wet pillows and sheets. The waterbed had sprung a leak. Fortunately we had another bed to sleep in. Life can be like a leaky waterbed. Your belief can help repair the leaks. 0839 - Bird Food - Spiritual Food It is important, once you start feeding the winter birds, to continue providing nourishment until the snow goes. Once they become used to it, they may not be able to find other sources. It is also important to keep a good supply of spiritual nourishment on hand. My wife gave me a new pair of snowshoes for my birthday. The bindings are much easier to fasten. It is good to update every once in a while. Our spirituality also updates from time to time. On my birthday I found a bright shiny penny. I saw just a sliver of it sticking out from under an old wooden cash draw saved from my parents' telephone company office. For me, it was a message from my parents on the other side wishing me happy birthday. The other day I looked out from the tree house and saw a woods full of turkeys. My wife counted over fifty. You never know what you’ll see in the landscape of life unless you look. 0843 - A Good Winter for Wildlife So far it has been a good winter for wildlife here on the mountainside. The turkeys are fat, and the rabbits and deer are able to move about freely. It is not a good winter for those that depend on snow for their income. Nature will find a way to create a balance over time. 0844 - Waiting for the Next Storm Many people here in the mountains are anxiously waiting for the next storm. We have had several bare weeks, and the economy depends on the white gold. Many people spend their lives waiting for the next storm or the negative event to arrive rather than reflecting on the things that are beautiful in each day. I had a dream recently where I received a large package, and when I opened it, it was filled with eggs all beginning to hatch at once. It seems as if the Universe is sending a message that all of us are waking up together, and it is time to nurture the gifts we have been given to help others. 0846 - An Extra Pair of Gloves I like to have an extra pair of gloves with me when I walk the trails. Actually I have several pair that all serve different purposes. I also like to carry my extra spiritual help with me wherever I go. We have had a digital projector for half a year, but I just recently decided to hook it up to the cable and watch TV on a big screen. It reminds me of the drive-ins I used to go to as a teenager. We often find ourselves on the big screen of life when we think the world is watching us. Usually the world is trying to take care of its own problems and really pays little attention. I recently received a very special letter from a young lady thanking me for encouraging her to understand and use her intuitive gifts. Her class in school had watched the movie “Paying It Forward”. In reality this young lady was my teacher during the times we discussed her gifts. It has been interesting watching participants vie for gold medals in the Winter Olympic Games. Many are willing risk failure as they reach for the highest prize. Just like athletes we all have a natural ability at something. Are you willing to reach for the gold in honoring your soul’s purpose? This morning I watched a tom turkey put on a show as he strutted around just outside one of the windows. I think he is ready for the spring mating season. Every day I take the energy of Nature’s incredible shows with me for inspiration as I walk my soul’s path. I’m not sure if I will ever completely grow up. I hope not. Since my mind does not grasp images in the way other minds do, every day is a new adventure, and I feel I am just a child discovering the world for the first time. My grandson brought some of his favorite toys when he came to visit. They included electronic games as well as Legos. Legos have been around for a long time but they have a new look about them. We can always update our soul's principles and play with them as we walk our life's path. 0853 - A Little Laughter - Soul Medicine A little laughter is good medicine for the soul. It can be a way to look at situations in our lives from a different view. It can help us regain hope and heal the wounds of the past. I learned growing up in Maine that Mainers have a different way of looking at the world. Their humor is often very subtle and the punch line can pass you by before you know it. The same is true in life. The joy can pass us by if we don’t pay attention and look for it. There is a white jungle outside the tree house this morning. The trees are laden with wet snow causing their branches to bend low. Familiar landscapes have disappeared for the moment. We sometimes get lost in the jungle of our mind, only to find our way again when the view clears. Almost every time that work is done to this podcast site something doesn’t work when it comes to uploading a new message. It takes a little time for the experts to figure out how to integrate the old way into a better way. In life it seems the best way is to blend the old into the new, keeping the best of both ways. We certainly got the mother lode of snow the last few days. It took four hours to open the driveway, and it is still snowing. Sometimes we feel as if we get the mother load of everything happening at once in life. Patience and trust helps clear the way again. I wonder if this weird and wild weather that is happening throughout the world is also having a mental effect on humans. Perhaps you have seen uncharacteristic behavior patterns in people who cross your path? The first of March - a month that often can’t decide if it is spring or winter. It is easy to be lulled into warm thoughts, only to be blindsided by a snowstorm. Life is a lot like March. It can run hot or cold. Just remember that April is just around the corner. Last night I had some chocolate peanut butter soy ice cream before I went to bed. I had forgotten that chocolate causes me to have strange dreams. It was a night of dreams, and I will be interested to see what guidance I receive from them. Dreams can be a powerful connection to the knowledge of the Universe. Movement is taking place under the snow and in the ground. The sap is flowing, the plants are getting ready to push upwards into the open air and the animals are coming out of hibernation. Soon spring will be in full bloom. Can you feel nature’s energy? Young musicians go through a process of learning to improvise. They learn to trust in their abilities and take the risk of playing in the moment. Life is like that. We develop abilities and then need to be willing to believe in taking the risk of using them. The last few days we have been able to walk on the frozen snow early in the morning before the sun’s rays soften the surface. It is a lot of fun. Sometimes moving through life is the same way. May your walk today be a wonderful exploration. 0864 - A Spiritual Bubble Bath Someone recently told me that when she feels connected to the universe it is like taking a spiritual bubble bath. Feeling the Universe’s warmth is a wonderful way to rejuvenate our tired spiritual body and mind. You can see the old ruts from summer traffic on the trails as the snow compacts. You can also see old wheel ruts under tar on some of the back roads here in town. One has to be careful driving not to be caught off guard in one. The same is true for the old ruts we have paved over in our unconscious minds. It is a beautiful day today even if the weather is cold and damp. If we find something to be grateful for, then we have added beauty to our life. May you reflect the beauty of the day to all those that knowingly or unknowingly cross your path. 0867 - A Difference In The Air There is a difference in the air these days. The changes indicate that spring is on the way. It is a season of planning and expectations of warm weather ahead. We can always create a difference in the air in our minds, no matter what the season, by taking a deep breath and feeling the Universe’s love. We are constantly surrounded by energies. We use energy to fuel our cars, our bodies, and heat or cool our homes. We also create and reflect positive and negative energies that have an affect on the environment within and without. I believe we have the opportunity during our lifetime to help and encourage others as they travel their soul’s path. I call this our life work. It can be what we do for a living or it can be separate. When we engage in our life work, we feel fulfilled. Last night we set the clocks forward an hour for a time change. We are also going through a spiritual time change as our souls wake up to the ancient knowledge within. 0871 - The Bleakness of Spring We usually think of spring as a beautiful time of year when everything is in bloom. There is a time after the snow goes and before the bloom that the environment looks pretty bleak. We usually don’t see that as much as the potential beauty that is there. Spring is a good example of how we can view other aspects of life. The March- April edition of Yankee Magazine features a wonderful local lady, Ruth Shackford, in a segment called “Best Cook In Town”. Ruth has long been known for her beautiful cakes which can sell for over $100 each at the annual Madison Church Cake Auction. Although we may not all be the best cooks, each one of us does have a special ability we can share with others if we choose to do so. The weather has sure been wild and unpredictable over the last year or more. Winter type hurricanes, above average temperatures, and abnormal rain and snowfall, have kept many of us busy dealing with whatever nature throws at us. It is a time to help each other weather the storms in all aspects of life. The spring rush of water is racing down the mountain by our house. The quiet stream is now roaring. Life rushes on this way sometimes. When it happens, step onto the bank in your mind and take a little break. The landscape can become a blank canvas in the spring. You can see without the leaves how you would like to design for the future. You also have your experiences from the past to draw upon. 0876 - It Might As Well Be Spring We have been experiencing spring weather for several weeks now while it was still winter. Finally spring has arrived. My prayer today is that you find a spring in your steps and your heart as we enter this season of renewal and hope. This is the time of year that children of all ages look forward to riding their bikes. For many it is a true sign of spring in climates that have been inundated by winter. Once we learn to ride, it stays with us. It is also time to get our spiritual bikes out to ride. 0878 - Life In A Practice Room I can still remember what it was like to wander the hall on the third floor of the Boston Conservatory where there were many practice rooms. The mixture of sounds was very surreal. Many students spent hours in them perfecting their skills. I could only stay in them for a short time. I had to be out in the real world. We need to find a balance for our spiritual practice and real life experiences. 0879 - Practice, Practice, Practice Remember that old phrase “Practice, practice, practice”? To learn something new or maintain what you have, you need to practice. When you practice something, over time it becomes an automatic action of the unconscious mind. To help you make changes in your life, it is often necessary to practice, practice, practice. Once you have practiced something over and over, it is still necessary to use it in order to maintain the ability to do it. Many people get to a point, give up, and then lose the skill they have worked hard to develop. It is okay to continue to practice the good skills you have worked on. There is a lot of water running down the mountainside this time of year. 150 years ago it was used to power the old bark mill. Today I play in it, creating little rivers to keep the water from washing out the driveway and flooding the basement. When we are flooded in life, remember to play in your heart as you manage the forces around you. The huffing and puffing of the March wind reminds me of the story of “The Little Engine That Could”. In it a little engine attempts to haul a large load up and over a mountain. It starts out singing “I think I can. I think I can”. When you feel weighed down, you might ask the Universe for help, and hum to yourself, “I think I can. I think I can”. 0883 - One Shovelful At A Time Recently I dug a ditch for the water to flow away from the Center. I started one shovelful at a time until I reached my goal. Sometimes we never get started on a project if we think of all the shovelfuls we have to take before it gets done. We lose focus on each individual action. It is hard to convince others that things outside the realm of conventional reality exist until they have witnessed something they can’t explain. Believe it or not, everyone has had that kind of experience sometime in his or her lives. Ask someone and see what they tell you. Lately it seems every time it rains it pours. We have had several storms in a row that have inundated the region with water. It is a time to carefully watch and shape how the water drains through the yard. When it pours in life, sometimes it is our belief that somehow helps us keep our heads above the water. 0886 - Looking Down At The World My wife recently discovered when she looked out from the window in the tree house that she could see places where the old mill used to stand over a hundred and fifty years ago. The rain had filled the ancient cellar holes with water making it easy to spot. In life we sometimes need to get to a high place in our mind to see what exists around us. In many New England places there are high water marks being set that haven’t occurred for over 100 years. There is a lot of debris left on the banks after the water recedes. When we are flooded mentally, physically, spiritually or emotionally there are always leftover residues to clear away.
2010 0888-0978 Apr-Jun I often ask my clients what their passion is. What really speaks to them? When I hear someone talk with passion, I know that there it is, flowing with Universal inspiration. What is your passion and how can you use it for the good of the world? Yesterday I used an incorrect word in my podcast. I meant to say resurrection and it came out rapture. It is amazing how one simple word can change the whole image. I have always been awkward with words, and my prayer is always that those who listen hear the right words for themselves in their minds. A flexible tree can carry quite a lot of weight before it breaks. That said, nature’s load is sometimes too much to bear as I am seeing by the effects in the woods of the heavy snows of this past winter. Spiritual flexibility can give us a better chance of surviving the heavy loads of life. You can bend with the weight. This morning I witnessed a beautiful sunrise as I attended the local church’s Easter Sunrise Service. Regardless of one’s belief, being a part of nature’s beauty can fill you with peace and love. May this day provide the same for you. 0892 - Guided By Spirit Guides Recently my daughter and 6 year-old granddaughter were walking along a park trail when the little girl asked if they thought they could find their way back. My daughter said they could, and my granddaughter added that the Spirit Guides knew the way. She described them to her mother, and even said who she thought two of them were. How often are you aware that Spirit Guides guide you? The vehicles are getting their spring tune-ups this month. So are the trails. Many of you are cleaning yards and sprucing up your gardens. It is also a great time to tune-up yourself, not only physically, but mentally, spiritually and emotionally as well. 0894 - Your Soul's Family Tree A hot topic at the moment is family genealogy. People are interested in their family history. Imagine that you may also have a soul family tree and it is possible that in your soul you may also be an ancestor in your family tree. 0895 - First Spring Walk Without Any Snow Yesterday was the first time I have been able to walk the trails without encountering any snow. It was a walk filled with the hope of the seasons ahead. It was a time to dream the dreams of summer. Building mind models is something I learned to do when studying hypnosis. It is a way of learning how a person uses imagery to think. I like to know what someone does well first. By understanding our strengths it can make it easier to change our weaknesses. 0897 - Wrong Band for the Room When I used to play a lot of gigs, I would sometimes find that I was in the wrong band for the room. In other words the audience didn’t want to listen to the type of music we played. Music is a form of communication, and it is important in all communication that the participants are on the same level. Many people don’t know how to do that. A lot of people have a lot of book knowledge and very little practical knowledge. There are also a lot of people who have a lot of practical knowledge and little book knowledge. It is important to find a balance between the two. The landscape is now dotted with spring bouquets. Splashes of yellow forsythias and daffodils can be seen as I drive down the road. It is a refreshing find after the drab early spring season. There are always some kinds of bouquets to find when we need a splash of hope in our lives, no matter what the season. Over the years we accumulate a lot of knowledge. We may have libraries full of books or use the computer to research whatever we desire to know. Sometimes we forget to honor the knowledge that is within our soul. 0901 - Nine Hundred Different Ways Yesterday was my 900th podcast. It has given me a chance to reflect on nature and life 900 different ways. Every view I see is never the same. Unfortunately, many people are stuck, day in and day out, always seeing life in the same way. I am grateful to the Universe for allowing me to share its beautiful messages. I have enjoyed the beautiful fragrance of the mayflowers my wife placed on the windowsill in the kitchen. I have stopped several times a day since she placed them there. They will be gone soon and I will look for the next fragrance to experience. There is always a new and different fragrance in life to investigate. Here it is the middle of April and after beautiful spring weather with temperatures as high as seventy degrees, it is snowing. Nature sure is fickle. As a matter of fact, life throws a lot of curve balls too. April snow is sometimes called poor man's manure. Life's curve balls may actually be sending us in a better direction. 0904 - So Much for the Forsythia New snow has weighed down the delicate limbs of the forsythia that had proudly displayed its bright yellow colors to all those who passed by. The shrub’s blooms may not recover again this season after the snow melts. I am grateful that I have had a period of time to observe and appreciate its beauty. 0905 - Writing Things Off Too Quickly I wrote the forsythia bush off too soon. During the day, the snow melted and the branches once again waved their yellow blooms proudly to passers-by. We often do the same thing in life. It is easy to get discouraged and give up, only to find that there might still be hope. Nature has sure presented us with conflicting views of winter and spring the last few days. The foliage that is a month ahead of schedule was covered with a blanket of snow. In the conflict many beautiful views were created by the contrast. When we get caught up with conflicting views in life, it is good to step back and take in the whole picture. It is so easy to get out of the habit of staying in shape. When I miss a couple of days walking, I find my legs feel tired when I do get out for a hike. It is also easy to get out of shape spiritually when we forget to communicate with the Universe. I love a good mystery. Not the who-done-it types but the paranormal types. I want to know how certain people can see the unseen or learn the true history of the earth. What are the true secrets of the Universe? 0909 - Discovering An Old Friend - The Earth Today is Earth Day. It is time to get acquainted again with an old friend that needs a little healing. 0910 - Negative Trickle Down Effects I heard on the news that cigarette butts were among the greatest pollutants on earth. Each one that is discarded by a person eventually has a trickle down effect on the earth. It is easy to forget how each one of our individual actions can have a positive or negative effect on the environment. 0911 - Positive Trickle Down Effects If we can find an advantage point in the Universe to observe what we are experiencing on earth, we have the opportunity to send and accept a positive energy that we can offer to negative situations. Imagine if all of us let the Universe’s love trickle down through our beings to help heal the earth. In fashion if you wait long enough, the old styles come back. Of course they are always changed a little to get you to buy the new. The same is true with interests in the unknown and spirituality. That is happening throughout the world at this time. 0913 - What's Really Normal Anyways? We measure most everything by a standard of comparing it to what is considered normal. Anything outside of the norm is often misunderstood. The paranormal is considered to be outside the normal, but yet for many it is a natural state of what they may consider reality. Recently I had the pleasure of exhibiting at a TAPS Beyond Reality event that featured the popular Ghost Hunters from the Sci-Fi Channel. People came from all over the country to experience the presences in the Mount Washington Hotel for two days of lectures on related subjects. We all have ghosts in our past that sometimes can stop us from going forward in life. Now is the time to acknowledge their presence and work with them for the future. The weather has been like riding a roller coaster recently. Today, almost May, we have snow on the ground. In a couple of days it will be in the seventies. We also ride a roller coaster in life. Setting the ego aside and trusting in the Universe can drastically reduce the sharp ups and downs and smooth out the ride. 0916 - Levels of Communication At a recent Chip Coffey gallery, the speaker paused and exclaimed that something had just walked behind him. During intermission I asked a medium friend what she had seen. She described a couple from the early 1900s that were taking a stroll through the ballroom where the event was being held. I didn’t see them. We all communicate with spirits on different levels. There seem to be spirits that have the ability to interact or communicate with humans. They can manipulate electrical energy and move items about. They can cause many of us to be afraid when we become aware of their presence. We also have many other fears that can haunt us daily in our lives. It is interesting to see how the day flows. I usually start with a concept of how it’s going to go, and the Universe takes over and it may go totally different. If I go with the flow, then it is a fascinating journey. When I fight the flow, it is often filled with ego frustration. That’s when I think I’m in charge. 0919 - Shaped by the Forces of Nature Nature plays a big role in shaping the landscape here in the mountains. The Universe also plays a big role in shaping our journey on our life path. 0920 - Thoughts from the Marginal Way We have had a beautiful weekend walking the Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine. It is an opportunity to let the forces of the sea shape the thoughts in my mind. 0921 - Take Time to Smell the Blossoms What a wonderful time to experience the fragrant smells of the blossoms on shrubs, flowers, and fruit trees. I know that people with allergies may not appreciate those words, but as I do not recall smells in my mind, I celebrate the opportunity to be one with nature’s beautiful creations. What are ghosts of the future? Perhaps they are unresolved karma from the past. Perhaps they are premonitions of things that might happen or the awareness of what will be the result if we continue the path we are currently on. Many people express to me that they know it is time to follow their passion of helping people. Then they question their ability to do it and to survive financially while they are doing so. It is good to prepare for the journey, trying out your passion, but there comes a time when to succeed you need to cast off and start to sail. My grandson’s first visit to a Boston Red Sox game reminded me of my own experience many years ago. We had no TV and so I thought the big leaguers were actually giants. Boy was I disappointed to find that the players were all normal sized! We all can play in the big leagues of life if we use our God given talents. What’s on your discard pile? Perhaps you want to get rid of things that may still be useful, or you are holding onto items that should be on the pile. What’s on your spiritual discard pile? You might ask yourself if an ability you do not value does any good for others. This podcast is a tribute to mothers everywhere who have brought into the world the ones who have the opportunity to change the vibrational level of the planet to one of love, healing and peace. We have the opportunity to live this beautiful legacy. To accumulate a success pile you must first create some failures. These failures are stepping stones to build your successes on. Before you discard a failure, study it so that it can help you with your next success. Nature is a good example of what happens when we pass our breaking point. Some trees such as the oak are rigid and stand strong while others such as a pine will bend under the weight of ice and snow. All of these trees have a breaking point when they finally snap under pressure. Faith in something, or just the will to believe, can help us add flex to weather the storms in our lives. A hundred and fifty years ago there was a lot of interest in parlor games, not only traditional games like cards, but also the paranormal. Table tipping and the Ouija Board gained in popularity with the spread of the Spiritualist Movement. That interest is once again sweeping the country thanks to media programming. It is fascinating to think that there is another reality existing around us. Today is the day that overgrown trees are scheduled to be removed at the Center. They have served their purpose well, and now it is time to open the area to more light. We sometimes protect ourselves with large things that have outgrown their usefulness and now prevent spiritual light from shining on our lives. Today is "Take Two" day. The old skidder broke an axel yesterday, and the tree cutting operation came to a halt. Maybe that was a good thing because if it was going to happen, then at least it was in a place where the repair could be made relatively quickly. It could have been deep in the woods. Often the Universe has its own schedule for us to follow. Most of the large pines tree that have been cut at the Center were found to have ants deep inside their heartwood. The condition was unnoticeable on the outside. People, like the trees, may have a lot going on inside that may not be seen on the outside. Nature provides us with many different night sounds. We can hear owls, bear, and foxes. One sound that is rarely heard and very much missed is the whippoorwill. Some of us miss the sounds of nature because of the noises in our own heads as we over-think life situations. Trusting in something in the Universe can help restore the nature sounds. 0934 - A Stranger in the Woods Yesterday I had the opportunity to see a rare sight. It was a marten in a maple tree in search of red squirrels. I had to consult several different sources to find a good picture for verification. I saw one once years ago. It was proof that animals can exist around us without our awareness. Other realities, such as miracles, can also. 0935 - Tribute to an Old Friend Sunday I have the opportunity to pay a musical tribute again to an old friend Willie Harris who passed over several years ago. Actually we started jam sessions in his name when he was still alive to honor him for his support of local musicians. I have people in my life, both living and gone, that I silently pay tribute to every day. How about you? Wouldn’t it be incredible if there was a movement of like minded people that wanted to do something positive with their lives and be an encouragement for others. Together, perhaps these Beacons of Light could illuminate the world. Life is such a delicate balance. As we became painfully aware, an oil leakage off the coast can cause havoc throughout a very large area and affect life for years. Every action we take, either or positive or negative, sends a ripple that can alter the balance of life on earth. Those actions take place mentally, physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Today we go in search of royalty in the woods. It is our annual lady slipper count. I am in awe of these regal pink ladies that stand in silence amidst the landscape. They are a reminder to me that the Universe creates beauty in many different ways. 0939 - Talking to the Universe When I am out in Nature I talk to the Universe. It is an opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with a loving energy that is there to help me with my travels along my soul’s path. You can have this conversation any place any time. Recently we had the opportunity to attend a lecture by noted Maine environmental author Dean Bennett. He spoke about his latest book “Nature And Renewal”. It so happens Dean is my first cousin and was best man at my wedding. We both gained a love of nature from our grandfather. In his book, he shares a story that provides hope for the future. When we take an action, there is always the possibility that the action will have an effect on the environment. The out of control oil well in the gulf is a prime example. Imagine if we all took a positive action today, how it would affect the environment of all things around us. 0942 - Protectors of the Sweet Water The hummingbirds returned this month, and as usual one will stand watch over the sugar water feeder to protect the territory from its rivals. They don’t realize that if they shared, we would keep the feeder full for all. Sometimes we protect things we really don’t have to. Do you ever wonder if there is anything out there to hear your prayers? Have you ever thought that we were not alone in space? Do we have guides and angels that go with us? I can’t say exactly what’s there, but there sure seems to be something listening. When my grandson was two, he was seated at a table in a restaurant with his mother on one side and his grandmother on the other. He reached out and took their hands and said, “My family”. It was if he had known them from other lifetimes. All of us have a soul family as well as our biological family. It is possible to be related to family from other lifetimes too. The season schedule seems to be different this year. We are way ahead of the summer. Then there is the 2012 schedule. That seems to be right on. Nature is constantly creating obstacles on the trails in the woods that need to be cleared away. Every time there is a strong wind, debris from old dead trees covers the ground. The words we use can constantly create obstacles in our lives that keep us from being successful. Do you have people come to you for advice? If so, what do you say to them? The question is, do you give yourself the same advice as you give others? For some reason people do not talk to themselves as they do to others. Today, Memorial Day, we honor those who have served and are still serving our country in the military. They have given us the freedom to do many things, such as this podcast. It is my prayer that soon there will be a day when the world may live in peace. June 1st. To many it is the beginning of a new season. When we forget to stay aware, we can miss the beauty of the changing seasons. Every day brings about a different season if we will only look for it. 0950 - Three Dimensional Thinking We have an engineer friend who designs products on a large computer monitor. He has a program that lets him three dimensionally put together and take apart the components of his inventions. We can all think three dimensionally to help others if we use our minds. 0951 - Summer Memories of a Simpler Life Do you remember what it was to like to live without air conditioners? It was a time when we were forced to seek the comfort of the lake or the cottage or the old farm in the country. We don’t escape to that simpler life as easily any more. In recent days a thick smoky haze caused by forest fires in Canada has covered the valley. Fortunately the conditions changed when the wind shifted to a different direction. Many of us live in a mental haze. When that happens, reach out to the Universe to help you change your direction. 0953 - Cheering for the Umpire There was a time when I was a kid that my father used to umpire Town Team baseball games. I used to work the scoreboard, and I would cheer for my father when he made a call that made the players mad. An umpire has to make a snap decision and can sometimes get it wrong. It is hard to make perfect decisions all the time in life. All we can do is use our best intentions. There are many ways in which we can try to gauge what the weather is going to do. We can listen to forecasts, perhaps feel weather changes in our bodies, or use instruments such as a barometer. We try to gauge the forecasts of life by going to psychics, using our own intuition or looking at economic forecasts. In reality no matter how hard we prepare for the future it happens in the moment. 0955 - What's In Your Change Jar? Do you collect your spare change? If so, what do you do with it? Perhaps you buy something that you've been saving for. I hear from a lot of people that want to change their lives. I suggest they look in their change jar of abilities and take stock. Perhaps they have enough skills saved already. 0956 - Pushing the Wrong Button I lost the first podcast recording this morning when I pushed the wrong button and accidentally deleted it. Then again, maybe that was the way it was supposed to be. It is easy to push the wrong buttons of other people when we are acting with the best of intentions. Remember, the best of intentions is your perfection in the moment. As I watch the humming bird standing guard over its territory, it reminds me of the many people I meet who stand guard over their hearts. They may have been wounded before and work hard to protect themselves from it happening again. At the same time, that natural love inside is a gift for the world if they will take the risk of sharing. Yesterday my wife asked me to remove the stump of an apple tree that broke off in a snowstorm last winter. It was only 3 or 4 inches wide and I thought it would come out easily. Not the case! I finally had to get the truck and pull it out of the ground. Apple trees like people have much more buried below the surface than we sometimes realize. You can learn a lot from the way someone responds to the question, “How are you doing?” Often it isn’t their answer, it’s the way they say their answer. When someone responds to you, “All right”, listen to the flow of the words for the truth. 0960 - Balancing Your Soul's Temperature I have noticed that in the summer I am much more tolerant of cool temperatures in the house than I am in the winter. When it is in the low sixties I am reaching for the heat when it’s cold outside. This time of year I do not feel the need to do that. We are also, at times, more tolerant of conditions in our lives than at others. Our spirituality can help balance our soul purpose. We have recently had some maintenance done to the main trails at the Center. Every three years or so we have the sides cut so that the path stays open. We need to also spiritually maintain the trail of our life work so that we do not lose our way. 0962 - What's Your Stuff Worth? People are often very curious to learn how much their stuff is worth. Something you thought was valuable may in fact be worthless. Many of us either overvalue or undervalue our gifts and abilities. Their real values are how you use them to help others. Many people think that a hypnotist has the ability to use mind power to control people. The truth is that every individual has the ability to use trances to bring about powerful changes in their life. This is how I connect to the Universe. Just as we provide nourishment for the birds, we need to always keep a supply of spiritual nourishment on had to feed our souls. It could be a walk, reading an inspirational passage, or having a conversation with your guides, angels or the Universe. I am not a fan of having people say to me in automatic non-sincere words, “Have a nice day”. To me it is almost a red flag that the day may not go the way you thought and opens to disappointment. I like to have someone say, “May you have a wonderful day.” That to me means that, with the Universe as a partner, it will be a perfect day, not necessarily as I thought but as a part of a bigger plan. Sometimes I forget that I am just a speck in this vast Universe and not the center of it. That is when I get impatient about the way the day is progressing. Usually when I feel this way I soon realize that there are other events taking place that are placing my speck in the right order of the big scheme of things. That was the case in Rockland recently. This morning the dramatic play of light as it filtered through the leaves focused my attention on a family of titmice that had come to the feeders. I might not have seen this beautiful scene in nature had it not been for the shimmering sun light. The Universe stands ready to shine its light to help you focus on the beauty you might have otherwise missed. Today is Fathers Day. It is a time to celebrate the positive influences from our fathers that many of us have felt during our lives. In the soul experience we may also recognize those that have been our fathers in other lifetimes that are still with us in other roles today. PLEASE NOTE: The verbal podcast will be posted as soon as the site is running again. Sorry for the inconvenience. Today marks the beginning of summer. The pagans celebrated the solstice on the longest day of the year and asked the Universe for a productive growing season ahead. Today we can all ask the Universe to help us be productive in achieving our soul’s purpose. Yesterday on the way to the orchard, I saw a partridge standing guard over its young. They scooted away when I went to open the gate. Shortly afterward I encountered a hawk that I believe was stalking the young chicks. I realized I was watching the game of life played out every day in nature. Of course we too are part of that game. Today is a very special day. It is Penny and my wedding anniversary. I believe it is a partnership that has been going on for many lifetimes. We work together to honor our soul purposes with love and appreciation of the bond between us. I hear from a lot of people that want to make changes in their life “today or sooner”. Often they go on to tell me they have been thinking about the change for a long time. It seems that many of us do not listen to ourselves until something forces us into making a decision. I heard on the news this morning that a violent storm lasting only three minutes uprooted one hundred year old trees. It only takes a matter of seconds to cause devastation in nature and in human life. Imagine how taking three minutes a day to focus on love would affect our environment. When we watch someone that is very good at what they do, we often do not realize the work that has gone into perfecting their skills. A frost wall is the supporting foundation that goes deep into the ground and then provides a stable base on which to build. Many people lose confidence because they do not have a firm foundation in their belief. Could you imagine living in a building with no windows or doors? That is what a lot of people put around themselves when they live in fear or defeat. The foundation of our belief can help us create doors and windows to look out into and even step into the world beyond the walls. It is possible to get cracks in cement walls and foundations. It is important to seal them when they occur to protect the integrity of the structure. The same is true when we get cracks in the foundation of our belief. It is good to constantly maintain our spiritual connections and seal up any cracks of doubt and fear. Nature has a habit of planting flowers in unexpected places. This time of year it’s the foxgloves. I believe that there are a lot of human flowers on the trail of life planted by the Universe. I consider you one of them. We just made plans to have a small field created later this summer at the View. It will be good for both animals and humans, encouraging wild blueberries and planted to clover. We also hope to have lots of wildflowers, including lupine. If you have seeds to share, that would be wonderful. The seeds are a symbol of how we can also share positive acts with others, sowing seeds of hope.
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