We have embarked on a magical journey with the hearts and minds of animal spirits. I can’t explain its how and why, but believe it is based on our natural connections. Many things we can’t see are real. Western […]
Category: Mountain Meditation
Mountain Meditation: Connecting with Mother Nature and her creatures
Have you ever felt one with the universe while gazing in awe at the twinkling stars? Have you communed with nature while hiking on a trail through Vermont forests and woods? Have you absorbed the Earth’s energy while standing on […]
Mountain Meditation: The gift of animal sightings, sounds
Editor’s note: This is part 6 of a series by Margeurite Jill Dye. Two days before my surgery, I was aware of more chirping in our yard. Birds have been scarcer than usual lately so I searched trees and […]
Mountain Meditation: Animal sightings and signs part 5
For decades every summer and fall I’ve admired the loon couple on Kent Pond from a distance through my husband’s binoculars. When we bought a kayak I was excited to discover what I see from the water. So I […]
Mountain Meditation: Animal sightings and signs part 4: One lucky duck and Canada Geese
My husband Duane and our Black Lab Luke had a magical experience years ago near the boat ramp in Kent Pond. A female Mallard was caught in a fishline. Duane fetched his trusty Swiss Army knife […]
Mountain Meditation: Killington is for the birds—Hawks, crows, turkeys and hummingbirds
Wildlife sightings and signs part 3 Indigenous cultures throughout the world see animals as messengers from the Great Spirit. Each creature is a teacher of how we can heal and tap into our personal power. At a yard sale, I […]
Mountain Meditation: Wildlife sightings and signs, part 2: Canada lynx, bellowing moose and Mr. Coyote liven up our woods
A Spirit Animal may appear to bring a message to help guide you through difficulties and challenging times. Whatever animal calls or shows up has insights and gifts to share through its strengths. The rarest sighting I have experienced […]
Mountain Meditation: Wildlife sightings and signs, part one: Bears and another little hibernator
Dad first saw the land we now live on under 6 feet of snow. He and Orin Bates climbed up the hill wearing snowshoes to get through the snow drifts. Dad gazed at Pico through the trees when Killington […]
Mountain Meditation: The week that was with our grandkids; three cheers for Wonderfeet
Our grandchildren have come to our Killington lodge to spend a week with “Gammy and Papa.” Cora Irene (2 1/2 years old) joined brother Silas who just turned 8 in mid-July. Silas has his dad’s disposition—calm, centered and often […]
Mountain Meditations: Lakeside bliss
I’ve always been curious to know what it’s like to spend a summer on a lake. So I was delighted to have the chance to stay in a cottage on Lake Winnipesaukee for our very last week of timeshare. Forty […]