Message from the Mountain

Some people spend a lot of time thinking about how they invest while others are more spontaneous. Most of our investment goes into improving the land for others to enjoy. A great example is the lupin…

Some flowers including Queen Ann’s Lace in the wild and Yarrow in a domestic garden are essentially the same, except yarrow comes in different colors. Some people have wild ideas while others are mor…

The Milkweed are now in the budding stage, and it won’t be long before the flowers will attract butterflies. It reminds me of the budding stage for our ideas. Some will reach the flowering stage whil…

The Ormond Garden is constantly adding new varieties of flowering plants that provide something of interest throughout the season. Positive diversity in life can add a richness of knowledge and under…

There is an old saying that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but I believe people that are willing can learn something new each day when they set their intentions. Recently I learned about catm…

I am always looking for treasure, but not always the treasure that most people think of. It might be a turkey feather left in the grass or discovering a talent someone else has that goes unrecognized…

The pink dianthus flowers are currently in full bloom in the Ormond Gardens. They bring gratitude and joy to my heart causing me to feel in the pink. My intention is to share my positive feelings in …

Every time I see the sunny face of a daisy, I think of the old song titled “A Daisy a Day”. I am grateful to Nature for giving me the opportunity to share its beautiful smile with others as I continu…

It is not uncommon to see an asterisk beside a word when reading a book. That often means there is more information available in the publication on the subject being read. We often have asterisks on …

I like to look all around when I go for a walk in Nature. Recently my heart jumped for joy when I saw a small lichen heart nestled in the grass. Had I not been looking all around I could have missed …

I have found that daily appreciation of Nature plays a major role in keeping on track with my life and soul purpose. In nature I take deep breaths, slow down my mind, and set my intentions to trust i…

In my mind, summer officially begins with the first blossom of my yellow daylily. I know that now I will be greeted with a colorful variety of blooms right through September. We measure life througho…

It used to be that men were considered stronger than women and better suited for physical tasks. I have seen that change over the years as demonstrated by many of the females involved at the Center. …

Every day now there is something new to discover blooming in the flower garden, like the blue and yellow flags. No matter what time of year, there is always something to discover and share with other…

Looking back over my life journey, I have come to believe that nothing happens by coincidence. We are constantly having opportunities to learn, adjust, and make improvements on our soul’s journey. I …

I have several routines that I intend to follow during the year that help me connect heart-based gratitude and positivity. Right now, I like to spend a little time each day wandering around the Cente…

I have been waiting a year for the lupine to bloom again. This next week I will visit the field as often as I can and am grateful to share it with others. We wait for many things in life, and sometim…

JUNE IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER. June 1st is often considered to be the first day of summer. Nature has come to life and so too has the opportunity to manifest winter dreams. Now is the time to be aware…

I discovered an old decaying tree stump with Canadian Mayflowers growing in it. Nature had helped find a home for these small wildflowers. People with positive outlooks can usually find a home for th…

We had a ladder propped up on the railing to the Center and the other day when it was moved, we discovered a very special surprise growing under where it had been. It was one of our favorite wildflow…