Time to Turn the Calendar
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2020 04-01, 4541 - TIME TO TURN THE CALENDAR – March was quite a month. The spreading virus has changed the lives of almost everyone in the world. April will continue social distancing, but fortunately we have ways of staying in touch. April signals warmer weather and renewed hope.
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2020 03-31, 4540 - DID I MENTION IT IS A LONG MUD SEASON? – It has been a long month and I think I said a while ago it was going to be a long mud season and it is still taking place. That said, tomorrow we will turn the page on the calendar with the hope that April will be full of sun and miracles.
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Did I Mention It Is a Long Mud Season?
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Another Positive Sign
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2020 03-30, 4539 - ANOTHER POSITIVE SIGN – Recently I saw another positive sign that spring and warmer weather is only a few days away. The first robins appeared on our front lawn. In this new normal world I look for signs that prove there is still much of the old normal to give us hope for the future.
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2020 03-29, 4538 - A PLACE TO FEEL THE WARM SPRING SUN – We have created a routine of going about our lives in the new normal which includes an afternoon hike along the muddy old road to the cabin and then spending a little while taking in the warm spring sun. Wherever you are there is sunshine.
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A Place to Feel the Warm Spring Sun
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The First Ray of Color
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2020 03-28, 4537 -THE FIRST RAY OF COLOR – Finally I was greeted with a winter’s long awaited sight, the first crocus blossoms of spring. To me, these tiny flowers are a symbol of proof that we have finally turned the corner, and day by day will enter a new season of hope and beauty.
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2020 03-27, 4536 - ANOTHER HEART HUG FROM NATURE – Over the years I have learned that Nature sends me heart hugs at times when they are greatly appreciated. I believe that now, more than ever, the more social distance heart hugs we share with others will help heal the nature of life.
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Another Heart Hug from Nature
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A New Reason to Hang Lights
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2020 03-26, 4535 – A NEW REASON TO HANG LIGHTS – In these changing and isolated times people are finding a new reason to rehang their holiday lights to help brighten the world and show others that they are united in spirit.
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2020 03-25, 4534 - THE SPIRIT OF THE PAST LIVES ON – When I was eight years old my parents purchased the telephone company in town and moved the switchboard to our living room where it stayed for 30 years. We were the hub of the community. That same spirit is alive today as we are now The World.
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The Spirit of the Past Lives On
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Bird Leaf
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2020 03-24, 4533 - BIRD LEAF – Walking on frozen snow required attention to my footing. There in the snow I saw a leaf shaped in the outline of a bird. I knew that Nature was giving me another gift. I paused for a moment to snap a picture and proceeded on my way filled with gratitude.
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2020 03-23, 4532 - JUST WHEN IT IS NEEDED – I have learned over the years that Nature often provides an insight just when it is needed. The beautiful sunset the other evening brightened what could have been remembered as a dark rainy day. The insights may come from a leaf, an animal or just a thought.
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Just When It Is Needed
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Connecting the Dots
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2020 03-22, 4531 - CONNECTING THE DOTS – Tiny holes caused by falling drops of water from overhead branches on recent snow stimulated a dream the following night of someone out there downloading and connecting knowledge leading to a cure for the Corona virus.
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2020 03-21, 4530 - ISOLATION – In these days of social distancing, and even isolation, it is easy to feel out of touch. I love the isolation of the mountain because I feel totally connected to everything as I take in the expanse of the landscape. Fortunately we have the internet to keep us connected, no matter the distance.
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Isolation
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Grateful for the First Day of Spring
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2020 03-20, 4529 - I’M GRATEFUL FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING – Finally we have reached the first day of spring according to the calendar. It is a welcome date that I am especially grateful for during these unusual times. Soon the world will be green again with Nature’s beauty.
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2020 03-19, 4528 - FINDING SOME SPARKLE – I look for something each day that provides a sparkle in my life that I can also share in a podcast. The other day I saw it out the window as the late afternoon sun shone on drops of water from the melting snow. Sparkle is a part of life.
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Finding Some Sparkle
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Letting Go
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2020 03-18, 4527 - LETTING GO – The beech leaves are finally letting go of the branches they have hung onto all winter. It is time for new growth. Nature is giving us a wonderful example of how now is the time to let go of the old normal and embrace the new.
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2020 03-17, 4526 - CRUNCH TIME – The sound of my feet on the frozen snow crunched loudly as I walked through the orchard. There would be no sneaking up on wildlife today. This is crunch time for the human race dealing with the virus that has snuck up on us. Proceed with awareness and love.
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Crunch Time
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Contrasting Seas
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2020 03-16, 4525 - CONTRASTING SEAS – The ocean provides an excellent opportunity to study all aspects of life. It has many contrasts in color from turquoise to deep blue to dark green, as well as different moods from crashing waves to glassy calm. The sea gives us a chance to be an observer of ourselves.
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2020 03-15, 4524 - BUT THERE IS HOPE – Sometimes it just doesn’t feel like spring, but there is hope. Continuing the thought from yesterday’s podcast, using the normally negative word “but”, I am changing the negative into a positive, interrupting my thoughts with daylily shoots poking up through the ground.
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But There Is Hope
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Sometimes It Just Doesn't Feel Like Spring
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2020 03-14, 4523 - SOMETIMES IT JUST DOESN’T FEEL LIKE SPRING – After a couple of weeks of spring-like weather, the cold of winter has returned. It doesn’t feel like spring at the moment, and in days like this I look beyond the weather to focus on the things that I am grateful for.
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2020 03-13, 4522 - TWISTED TRUNK – The cedar trees that we planted across the brook several years ago have faced winter after winter being bent over by snow and yet they have somehow survived. The largest one has a twisted trunk shaped by the elements. These small cedars are a great example for all
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Twisted Trunk
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The Path to the Sap
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2020 03-12, 4521 - THE PATH TO THE SAP – I always enjoy watching the sap being collected from the maple trees in front of our house, As the season progresses the path to the sap wears the snow down and the ground becomes visible. It is just another way to be grateful for Nature and life in the mountains.
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2020 03-18, 4527 - LETTING GO – The beech leaves are finally letting go of the branches they have hung onto all winter. It is time for new growth. Nature is giving us a wonderful example of how now is the time to let go of the old normal and embrace the new.
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The Heart of the Moon
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A Voice from the Past
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2020 03-10, 4519 - A VOICE FROM THE PAST – As I walked the Mayan ruins on the island of Cozumel, Mexico my eyes were drawn to a rock looking up from the surface of the ground that reminded me of a skull. I thought of the voices with unknown stories of those that resided here in the past.
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2020 03-09, 4518 - A SPRING TRAIL CLEARING PROJECT – As Spring approaches, it is time to check the trails and take stock of what debris needs to be cleared that was caused by the winter storms. It is a labor of love that is good for the land, the hikers, and good for our selves.
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Spring Trail Clearing Project
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A Brief Escape from Mud Season
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2020 03-08, 4517 - A BRIEF ESCAPE FROM MUD SEASON – Mud season is going to be a long one this year. It restricts us from some of our favorite hikes, so we headed for the coast of Maine for a walk on the Marginal Way. It was cold, but our brief escape changed the energy of the day.
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2020 03-07, 4516 - HIDDEN CELLAR HOLES – There is a hidden cellar hole close to a trail that I often walk by. There are others on the old road, the road near our house, and a bark mill long since taken back by Nature, There is a lot of hidden history still to be rediscovered on earth.
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Hidden Cellar Holes
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One of Nature's Natural Healers
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2020 03-06, 4515 - ONE OF NATURE’S NATURAL HEALERS – Nature has many healing qualities. It could be just a walk in it or perhaps using some of the natural material Nature provides, such as the components of a birch tree: the sap, tips of the branches and the chaga fungus growing on the bark.
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2020 03-05, 4514 - A RARE DAY – I experienced a rare day recently when, with just my creepers fastened to my boots, I was able to hike over the frozen snow easily. It is a condition experienced once in a while in March. Actually, every day is a rare day when I am in Nature.
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A Rare Day
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The View from the Top of the Glade
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2020 03-04, 4513 - THE VIEW FROM THE TOP OF THE GLADE – We stood at the top of the glade and marveled at the view of the valley below and the mountains beyond. On the way back we talked with two hikers we had not met before, one visiting as often as she can. We love to share.
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2020 03-03, 4512 - ON A BRIGHT MARCH DAY – On a bright, cold March morning I hiked up Kyle’s Trail and was greeted by a blast of crisp air before escaping to the sunny, sheltered orchard back down the old road to where I had started. I felt alive and invigorated.
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On a Bright March Day
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Love Affirmations
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2020 03-02, 4511 - LOVE AFFIRMATIONS – I am constantly on the lookout for affirmations of love in the shape of hearts. I see them in Nature, on the sides of buildings, and in the faces of positive people. When we intend to see hearts, we attract them to us. I am grateful for heart affirmations.
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2020 03-10, 4510 - THE WINDS OF MARCH – The winds of March have ushered in the first day of metrological spring. It is a day of hope that warm weather is on the horizon. It won’t be long until these winds will blow warmer and the days will become longer and we will feel the energy of new growth.
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The Winds of March
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Taking a Leap
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2020 02-29, 4509 - TAKING A LEAP – Today, Leap Day, occurs every four years, adding an extra day to February. Recently my sister, who is quite lame, took a leap of faith when she was helped onto a rocking boat for a trip to shore. We take leaps of faith all the time, trusting that we are being assisted.
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2020 02-28, 4508 - WHERE THE SUN SHINES ITS WARMTH – As March draws near there is a sheltered corner of the orchard facing east where the sun shines warmer and the snow melts earlier than in other places. I love to pause there and reflect on the coming spring with gratitude.
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Where the Sun Shines Its Warmth
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Exploring the Options
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2020 02-27, 4507 - EXPLORING THE OPTIONS – On the side of the old country road is a small tree that had been cut a few feet off the ground. In its quest to survive it sent out several shoots. There is hope. People that continue to explore options when stuck are giving themselves the chance to succeed.
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2020 02-26, 4506 - THE PRIDE OF MIAMI – I was surprised to discover roosters and chickens living on the streets of Miami and other spots in Southern Florida. It is interesting to see how animals have adapted to encroaching civilization. Here in the foothills wild animals have become used to being around humans.
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There Is Snow in the Mountains
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2020 02-25, 4505 - THERE IS SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS – The weather in southern New England has been warm and lacking in snow this winter while the mountains have ample covering for outdoor activities. If you weren’t here to experience it, you might not realize the difference in conditions. That’s life.
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2020 02-24, 4504 - THE MOUNTAIN IS ALIVE WITH ACTIVITY – The mountain is alive with activity from not only the birds and wild animals, but from the hikers, snow-shoers, back country skiers on the Hypnosis Glades, and now the trees are tapped and the sap is running. It is good to share.
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The Mountain Is Alive With Activity
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Midwinter Evening Sky
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2020 02-23, 4503 - MIDWINTER EVENING SKY - As we progress towards spring, the setting sun continues to glide day by day toward the North, bringing more light into our windows and beautiful color into the clouds. It is a time of the year that brings promise of the season to come even though the cold comes at night.
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2020 02-22, 4502 - GNARLY BURL – The burl growing on the trunk of the tree was very gnarly and didn’t look like a good candidate to make into a bowl. Each of us is still beautiful in our own way, just as the burl on the tree.
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Gnarly Burl
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Slow Boat to Miami
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2020 02-21, 4501 - SLOW BOAT TO MIAMI – The trip didn’t go as planned. The captain announced Wednesday afternoon that we needed to return to Miami, missing our last port of call due to a fuel mix up. We sailed at 9 knots for 2 days. Sometimes the Cosmos has a greater reason for a change of plans.
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2020 02-20, 4500 - PODCAST 4500: BEING A STUDENT OF THE NATURE OF LIFE – Doing a podcast for the last fourteen years or so has made me realize that I am a student of the nature of life. I have learned that everything; animals, people, clouds, rocks and even thoughts; are all energy.
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Podcast 4500
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Winter Reprieve
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2020 02-19, 4499 - WINTER REPRIEVE – We recently went on a cruise with family members to Belize and Mexico in search of a reprieve from winter. I was grateful to be away from the ice and snow for a week and grateful to return to a fresh coating of white. My goal is to be grateful for each day.
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2020 02-18, 4498 - A VISIT TO AN HISTORIC PLACE – I recently had the opportunity to visit some Mayan ruins in the country of Belize. I was reminded that there is so much of history still waiting to be discovered, including the unknown history of the land we occupy here in the White Mountains.
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A Visit to an Historic Place
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Picnics on Hold
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2020 02-17, 4497 - PICNICS ON HOLD – The summer evening picnics are currently on hold as we wait for the snow to melt and the weather to become warm again. It is one of many thoughts I hold in my heart for future days. In the meantime, I intend to find something special in each present day.
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2020 02-16, 4496 – A STAIRWAY IN WAITING – Quite a few years ago I brought home a set of stairs that were used on a portable classroom, thinking they would be useful in the future. They wait patiently on the edge of the orchard. We have many useful abilities that are not ready to be discarded yet.
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A Stairway in Waiting
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View of the Bridge in Daylight
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2020 02-15, 4495 – A VIEW OF THE BRIDGE IN DAYLIGHT – The ledge across the valley that looks like a bridge-to-the-center-of-the-earth, as the sun sets in the fall, appears totally different in the daylight. We often see things in our mind one way, only to discover they look totally different later on.
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2020 02-14, 4494 – WAITING FOR A DELIVERY – Years ago I bought a “box lot” at an auction that contained a mailbox. When the cabin was being built, we placed it nearby. There is no mail delivery there, but it serves as a reminder that we often wait for things that never arrive rather than going in search for them.
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Waiting for Delivery
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Trail Markers
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2020 02-13, 4493 – TRAIL MARKERS – When we first were deciding where we want to create a hiking trail, we used flagging tape to help guide us. Then after we cleared the trail, we attached markers to trees to show the way. Life has trail markers, and when we stray off course, we can lose our direction.
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2020 02-12, 4492 – MAGICAL WHITES – Every time I gaze across the valley at the White Mountains, regardless of the season, I feel as if I am connected to a magical presence. People travel to the area to experience what I feel. I am grateful to have the opportunity to let my mind soar in the magic.
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Magical Whites
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Quartz Energy
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2020 02-11, 4491 – QUARTZ ENERGY – The mountain is covered with quartz crystals. They are in the rocks, the boulders and especially in the ledge that the mountain is built upon. There is an energy here and I wonder what the code is to unlock the ancient knowledge contained within the quartz.
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2020 02-10, 4490 – IN THE SUN’S SPOTLIGHT – The sun’s spotlight created the image of a mountain on a larger mountain. I thought about what I was seeing and all the smaller mountains that make up the large ones. Then I focused on each person that shines in a spotlight of positivity. You are the mountain.
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In the Sun's Spotlight
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Nothing but a Hollow Shell
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2020 02-09, 4489 – NOTHING BUT A HOLLOW SHELL – The old tree has been hollowed out over time by woodpeckers and decay. It reminds me of people who are nothing but a hollow shell of who they were. With people there is always something of value that still may exist deep within their shells.
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2020 02-08, 4488 – LOOKING OUT FROM UNDER A WHITE CAP – Trees, plants and even the land itself seem to have developed personalities over the years. This also happens with people that spend more time with animals than humans. Nature has a lot of wisdom to share.
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Looking Out from Under a White Cap
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The Top of the Hill
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2020 02-07, 4487 – THE TOP OF THE HILL – I caught the image of my wife just about to crest the top of what appeared to be a steep hill on the old road. It actually was not as steep as it looked, and it reminded me that we often make the hill of life a steeper climb than necessary.
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2020 02-06, 4486 – TILTED SKY – When we approached the Lupine Field we noticed that the clouds gave the sky the appearance of being tilted. It was if the world was a little off kilter. I think that a lot of people feel that way about our world today. Fortunately Nature helps keep me grounded.
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Tilted Sky
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An Unclear View
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2020 02-05, 4485 – AN UNCLEAR VIEW – The mountains and foothills across the valley were shrouded with clouds and snow flurries. It was an unclear view and if one had visited the land for the first time, they would not have seen what I know is there. We have choices in life when our views are unclear.
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2020 02-04, 4484 – POISED TO STRIKE – I saw a serpent poised to strike on a recent walk. It looked scary, and had I not recognized it as an old tree limb, my heart would have skipped a beat. Those that walk the woods of life in fear seem to attract more fear. My choice is to walk with love.
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Poised to Strike
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A Preview of Spring
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2020 02-03, 4483 - A PREVIEW OF SPRING – The old road showed the first sign of mud a month before it was expected. It is a preview of spring, with expectation that winter will come back with a roar. It is an opportunity to dream of warmer weather to come as I enjoy each day along the way.
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2020 02-02, 4482 - SEARCHING FOR A SHADOW – Ground Hogs Day, the halfway point to spring, focuses on the old legend that if the ground hog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. Regardless of what the weather will be, the sun is higher, the days are longer, and hope is high.
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Searching for a Shadow
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Another Tree with Bark Faces
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2020 02-01, 4481 - ANOTHER TREE WITH BARK FACES – On a recent walk I paused, as I often do, to study the bark of a tree. Later I could see many faces in the photo I had taken. It could take me a day to go a few hundred feet or I could pass by, totally oblivious.
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2020 01-31, 4480 - PART OF THE PROCESS – Part of the process of being prepared for winter in the mountains is having an adequate supply of salt and sand on hand. I know what it’s like to be unprepared and what it’s like to be over-prepared. Life is about finding the balance.
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Part of the Process
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Well Worn Trail
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2020 01-30, 4479 - WELL WORN TRAIL – The trail starting at the Center parking lot is well worn this winter with skiers and hikers checking out the winter terrain. Even though the cover has not been substantial, the anticipation of more snow is high. Anticipation is a part of the experience.
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2020 01-29, 4478 - SNOWY PATH – The winter snow covers the hemlock-lined path leading the way to the Meditation Garden. The land sits silent waiting for spring when work on the grounds can begin again. I remember when it was only a winter dream as I continue to dream towards the future.
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Snowy Path
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The Visible Coverup
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2020 01-28, 4477 - THE VISIBLE COVERUP – There is a tree on the side of the old road that once had wire wrapped around it and pulled tight to another tree. The barrier is long gone, but the wire is still there, and the tree has grown over it. We have events in our lives that are still visible even though we have grown.
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2020 01-27, 4476 - THE PERFECT HOST – My eyes were drawn to the old log resting on the snow and bathed in afternoon sunlight. It was the perfect host for the fungi whose home it had become. We are hosts for either thoughts of love or fear. What we choose does make a difference.
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The Perfect Host
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The Labyrinth in Winter
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2020 01-26, 4475 - THE LABYRINTH IN WINTER – The labyrinth rests in peace, covered with snow waiting for someone to walk the path still visible under the coating of white. It has a beauty to it for those that hike by to appreciate if they choose to take a moment to be one with its energy.
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2020 01-25, 4474 - AN OAK LEAF RESTING ON THE SNOW – Winter provides a different view of the land. A single oak leaf resting on the snow would most likely be overlooked in the summer. In the winter it is front and center for those passing by to appreciate.
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An Oak Leaf Resting on the Snow
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Ready for the Next One
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2020 01-24, 4473 - READY FOR THE NEXT ONE – The parking lot has been plowed and the snow banks are growing as we ready for the next storm to blow through the mountains. Some people look forward with dread while others anticipate the beauty of fresh snow. The way we each see life is a choice.
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2020 01-23, 4472 - WHEN I WAS A CHILD – I guess I reminisce more than I realize when doing a podcast. My wife picked up on that and recently gave me a book of pictures and writeups of podcasts where I referred to being a child. We are a constantly changing balance of our past, future, and present.
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When I Was a Child
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A Unique Way to Cover a Root
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2020 01-22, 4471 - A UNIQUE WAY TO COVER A ROOT – I was mesmerized as I looked at the leaded glass glowing in the darkness as it covered the root of a tree. It was a unique blend of art and nature. I thought of the different ways we can enhance Nature’s art that connects us to earth’s beauty.
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2020 01-21, 4470 - A CORNER AT THE OLD STONE WALL – A right-angle corner at the old stone wall is a boundary line. When we owned just one side, we created a trail around the corner that is still in use. Turning a corner in life often means moving in a new direction.
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A Corner at the Old Stone Wall
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Blending Ice, Water & Snow
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2020 01-20, 4469 - BLENDING ICE, WATER, AND SNOW – Winter in the mountains is a blending of ice, water, and snow, something that can make travel difficult. At the same time the little brook creates beautiful art with the blending of the ice, water, and snow. Life has more than one view.
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2020 01-19, 4468 - ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES – I have many favorite places to visit on the land that bring back good memories. I also look forward to discovering my next new favorite place. A favorite place, whether visiting in person or in one’s mind, brings joy to one’s heart.
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One of My Favorite Places
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Gazing Into the Storm
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2020 01-18, 4467 - GAZING INTO THE STORM – Looking into the snowstorm and gazing at the snow-covered trees with snow covered branches, it is hard to keep focused. That is when our experiences come through our mind’s eye and our senses become alive to unnoticed information.
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2020 01-17, 4466 - A PINK START TO THE DAY – I don’t think there is anything more beautiful than a fresh coat of snow and an alpine glow on the mountains. It is a pink start to the day. Needless to say, my heart was filled with gratitude. My intention is to find a pink start to the day no matter what the weather.
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A Pink Start to the Day
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Debris Field
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2020 01-16, 4465 – DEBRIS FIELDS – Debris fields are studied to determine causes, such as the direction of a storm. Our forests are full of debris from past storms, and our lives are also. We can find our direction through them one step at a time.
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2020 01-15, 4464 - MEASURING TIME – Today is halfway to meteorological spring. The days are getting longer, and I am very aware of this as we progress towards February and March. Humans seem to spend a lot of time measuring time. It is also good to remember that each day along the way is a special day.
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Measuring Time
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January Melt Down
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2020 01-14, 4463 - JANUARY MELT DOWN – The weather has been topsy-turvy recently with record high temperature in January leading to a large snow melt. I even heard a bear holler in the middle of the night. Regardless of the weather, it is our daily attitude that makes a difference.
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2020 01-13, 4462 - PROFILE IN BIRCH BARK – I spotted the bark on a birch tree peeling away, making way for new growth. Then I noticed that Nature had sculpted a profile and I wondered what spirit had posed for the event. It could have been just the wind, but I am still trying to solve the unknown.
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Profile in Birch Bark
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Summer flashback, Learning to Drive
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2020 01-12, 4461 - SUMMER FLASHBACK, LEARNING TO DRIVE – Our granddaughter recently turned sweet sixteen and has enrolled in driver education classes. Last summer her mother asked me to help her learn in our side by side vehicle. We gain from experiences our entire life that help us navigate.
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2020 01-11, 4460 - OLD TOM & THE FLOCK ARE BACK – I had seen them the day before heading for the neighbors. Then they appeared under the birdfeeders for the first time since the major snowstorm blanketed the area. Even though they are not a novelty anymore, I am always grateful to see them.
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Old Tom & The Flock Are Back
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2020 01-10, 4459 - FROSTING FOR THE DAY – Recently, it seems that each morning brings a dusting of new snow that looks like frosting on the rocks along the edge of the little stream. Frosting on a dessert is usually the sweetest part of the meal. Frosting for the day, a positive thought, helps sweeten life.
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2020 01-09, 4458 - WATCHING THE RIDGELINE – Another new discovery as I walk the old road is that there is a ridgeline that I had never noticed before. Now that I am aware, every time I walk or drive through the area, I watch for wild animals. New views in life can bring new finds.
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Watching the Ridgeline
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A New View
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2020 01-08, 4457 - A NEW VIEW – With the recent logging across the old road from the Hypnosis Center property, I am enjoying new views of the mountains in the distance. When major events in our lives happen, our mind can change and we have a different and new view, which can be disorienting if we don’t realize the change.
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2020 01-07, 4456 - SLIDING AND GLIDING THROUGH THE SNOW – I am always looking for wild animal tracks in fresh snow and when I saw the smooth groove, I wasn’t sure what animal made it. I wondered what the reason was. Perhaps it was playing.
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Sliding and Gliding Through the Snow
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Traveling a Winding Road
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2020 01-06, 4455 - TRAVELING A WINDING ROAD – Many country roads do not progress in a straight line. They wind through the landscape, often making it hard to see one’s destination. Life is like a country road, and around each turn there is something unique to discover.
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2020 01-05, 4454 - HYPNOSIS GLADE – The Granite Backcountry Alliance has created four glade trails on the land and named them with positive titles reflecting the Center’s mission of positive awareness. Whether you ski or hike these trails, you can find your own sacred space(s) to connect with your soul.
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Hypnosis Glade
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Buttoned Up
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2020 - 01-04, 4453 - BUTTONED UP -The door is now on the meditation shed at the Center, making it weather tight for the winter. Next spring the windows will be installed, and the bell we purchased years ago will be hung. It is another step on the path of how dreams become realities.
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2020 01-03, 4452 - COULD IT BE? I had just about given up that there were still rabbits on the mountain when I saw a track that I believed to be a survivor. It has given me hope that I will find more evidence. When we are about to give up on something in life, it could be that a clue will give us hope.
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Could It Be?
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Winter Dreams
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2020 01-02, 4451 - WINTER DREAMS – Now that the ground is covered in snow and winter has set in, it is the perfect time to dream of and create plans for the spring and summer ahead. One of our projects will be planning how the cabin will become a retreat over time. Dreams can become reality when we continue to adjust and believe in them.
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2020 01-01, 4450 - A BLANK CANVAS – The snowstorm blanketed the valley and mountainside with at least a foot of snow, creating a blank canvas for those who wish to play outside. It is also the first day of a new year and a new decade, creating a blank canvas for creating the next steps on our life purpose.
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A Blank Canvas
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