Colors – Loriginal Designs: Creative Consciousness Energy

Living Beyond Duality

July 25, 2022

“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

Just as the sky reflections are mirrored in the water, our perception of knowing is being reflected back to us in order to question our integrity. As no two sunsets are the same, we are being asked to move beyond our familiar ways of thinking on the linear plane and move into a multi-dimensional existence. In order to take these new quantum leaps of faith, our familiar way of doing things is being asked to transform every day. This means that how we may do something one day will not be the same as the next. As our whole world is changing and evolving so rapidly, so will our response one day will be different from the next. This is not to be termed as being inconsistent. However, it is learning how to soar from one experience to the next as life is no longer linear in living, thinking and actions; we are now living in a circular multi-level existence, where timelines are occurring simultaneously.

“God will supply all of your needs according to his riches in glory.”

Philippians 4:19

Like the various hues and reflections in the evening sky at Highland Lake, the peace of God washes over your soul. Timelessness is evident in the ever-changing weather patterns, color configurations within the sky, smoothness to waves of the lake and season changes from the trees. Time stands still in enormous pockets of peaceful awareness as the vibration and energy present speaks volumes to the depths of ones body, mind and soul. Feeling connected to the magical wonder of the lake, she speaks ever so softly to a place deep within about inner tranquility only apparent when one quiets the mind and listens with the heart.

“Whoever knocks persistently, ends by entering.”

Ali

And so I speak about the miraculous beauty surrounding us and ask that these precious moments we are so blessed to experience be treasured in our hearts now and always. For by asking you receive and by receiving you may find and by knocking the door will be opened up to you, when it is time. Timing, that is, and patience are the final factors necessary in creating miracles. You must be still and they will appear everywhere! And so it is.

“Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it.”

Ernest Holmes

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Spiedie Festival & Balloon Rally 2017!!!

May 23, 2022

“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”

Walt Disney

The 33rd Annual Spiedie Festival & Balloon Rally held at Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY was held on August 4 – 6, 2017. With countless vendors, amusement park rides, face painting, music, volleyball, 5K run and balloon rides just to name a few of the festivities, this event has grown tremendously throughout the years. For those of you who are not familiar with the word ‘spiedie,’ it is cubed chicken, pork, lamb, veal, venison or beef marinated in a spiedie sauce then placed on metal skewers over a charcoal pit. Once cooked, they are eaten on a fresh piece of Italian bread. Developed by Camillo Iacovelli, Agostino Iacovelli and Peter Sharak from the Southern Tier of New York State from 1939 on, their popularity has expanded nation-wide. Today there are countless deviations to the original recipe at the annual spiedie cook-off held at the festival every year. There are several spiedie marinate companies available for purchasing spiedie marinade sauce online. For those of you who do eat meat (I am a vegetarian), here are a few local distributors. Enjoy!

Home

http://www.spiedie.com

“Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.”

Psalm 55:22

“The fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy and Peace.”

Galatians 5:22

“…For God is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask Him…Ask in Faith.”

James 1:5 – 6

“Yet God has revealed this wisdom to us through the Spirit.”

1 Corinthians 2:10

“Love is not enough. You can’t exist as the reflection of someone’s love.”

John Powell, S.J.

“Now it is characteristic of play that one plays without reason and there must be no reason for it. Play is its own good reason.”

Lin Yutang

“If we treat people as they are, they will stay as they are. But if we treat them for what they might be, and might become, they will become their better selves.”

G.T. Smith

“A life lived in love will never be dull.”

L.F.B.

“A Happy Elephant Doing a Handstand!”

©Loriginal Designs

A Once In A Lifetime Love…

May 1, 2022

“It is good to have an end to journey towards; But it is the journey that matters, in the end.”

LeGuin

On this day, May 20, 1961 my parents, John V. Marchell and Connie A. Mitchell were married. It was a bittersweet wedding for my mom’s father, G. Clifford Mitchell, had passed from a heart attack less than a month prior to their wedding date. Their love for me is crystal clear as I was the honeymoon baby. Dad would often say to me that I was a ‘much loved child.’

I do believe that Grandpa Cliff’s Spirit has been with me always, as he was a graphic artist who, at an early age, was asked to work for Walt Disney. He declined the offer and went into business for himself with many of his creative works promoting IBM in their beginning stages with their first place of operation located in Endicott, New York.

So on this day, I honor my parents unconditional love and everlasting guidance still evident miraculously in my life as love transcends our human understanding. It is through building a firm foundation by focusing on the gift of union which makes the relationship stronger and resilient to withstand any storm. With the extraordinary gift of a once in a lifetime love, one hundred percent belief, trust and faith in one another with open heart awareness; together the two open their arms wide to embrace the unknown.

As their hearts joined together pictured in the glowing setting sunset clouds, I know that their gift of new beginnings is approaching for me as their message permeates my soul.

“It’s time to unite your hearts, for together your energies combined are magnetic, magical and infinite in their abilities to manifest miracles.”

Mom and Dad

“One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore.”

Andre Gide

©Art and Photography by Loriginal Designs

Highland Lake, PA

(©wedding photograph, unknown)

L. D. Marchell’s New Book “My Father’s Greatest Gift: Life Lessons from a Black English Labrador Retriever”

March 9, 2022

From Chert Dog’s perspective, “Doghead is pretty easy to learn, you just have to speak from your heart.” This velvety Black with Chocolate accents English Labrador Retriever came…

Source: Chert Dog’s Book: “My Father’s Greatest Gift: Life Lessons from a Black English Labrador Retriever

Spiedie Festival & Balloon Rally 2021!!!

October 9, 2021

“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”

Walt Disney

https://www.spiedies.com

http://www.spiedie.com

“Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.”

Psalm 55:22

“The fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy and Peace.”

Galatians 5:22

“…For God is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask Him…Ask in Faith.”

James 1:5 – 6

“Yet God has revealed this wisdom to us through the Spirit.”

1 Corinthians 2:10

“Love is not enough. You can’t exist as the reflection of someone’s love.”

John Powell, S.J.

“Now it is characteristic of play that one plays without reason and there must be no reason for it. Play is its own good reason.”

Lin Yutang

“If we treat people as they are, they will stay as they are. But if we treat them for what they might be, and might become, they will become their better selves.”

G.T. Smith

“A life lived in love will never be dull.”

L.F.B.

“A Happy Elephant Doing a Handstand!”

©Loriginal Designs

An Opalescent New Year!!!

January 31, 2021

“I accept that I hold the golden keys to my Heaven on Earth. I accept that I create my reality, by the power of my word. My word is good, my heart is pure. By the loving power of my pure word, I now recognize and accept my Higher Self as the Holy Spirit.”

The Sophia Code – Kaia Ra

“I accept that I hold the golden keys to my Heaven on Earth. I accept that I create my reality, by the power of my word. My word is good, my heart is pure. By the loving power of my pure word, I now recognize and accept my Higher Self as The Great Counselor.”

The Sophia Code – Kaia Ra

“I accept that I hold the golden keys to my Heaven on Earth. I accept that I create my reality, by the power of my word. My word is good, my heart is pure. By the loving power of my pure word, I now recognize and accept my Higher Self as The Peace that Passeth All Understanding.”

The Sophia Code – Kaia Ra

“I accept that I hold the golden keys to my Heaven on Earth. I accept that I create my reality, by the power of my word. My word is good, my heart is pure. By the loving power of my pure word, I now command my Higher Self to activate the crystalline divine qualities of Keycode 4 of the Sophia Code within me as the new operating system for my carbon-based DNA. By the power of my I am Presence, it is commanded that my heart spiral open to now flourish and blossom as The Rose.”

The Sophia Code – Kaia Ra

“By the power of my I Am Presence, it is commanded that my Higher Self anchor my commitment to live in alignment with fulfilling my destiny throughout my entire body and being now.”

The Sophia Code – Kaia Ra

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Medjugorje

“Therefore go and make disciples in all the nations.”

Matthew 28:19

©Loriginal Designs

©The Sophia Code – Kaia Ra

©Bible

©Blessed Mother Mary Statue, Medjugorje, Yugoslavia

A Loriginal Piano Composition: “C-13 Sonata”

March 31, 2020

Throughout the creative process, I paint pictures, write stories, take photographs and compose music which all interweave into the tapestry of my life. Though viewing the process from the underside with all the loose threads it appears to be quite a mess, the passion within is determined to interweave all the colorful threads to behold a brilliant gift from the Universe!

This copyrighted piano composition is inspired by 1 Corinthians 13 and spans my life journey. When my beloved Mother passed, Dad had this engraved on their stone:

“A hug, a smile, a kiss, fond memories of a lifetime”

(Posted on You Tube as well as on my blog’s Piano, Art and Photography tab, with some of my artwork, photography and family photos to go along with the music).

Enjoy!

Cape May – Lewes Ferry

February 5, 2020

https://www.cmlf.com

©Loriginal Designs 2019

A Tofino/Loriginal Romeo Series Photography/Art

September 24, 2019

“Our duty, as men and women, is to proceed as if limits to our ability did not exist. We are collaborators in creation.”

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Through the inspirational, pristine and professional photographs taken by Tofino Photography, following are Loriginal Designs oil on canvas colorful painting interpretations together with Tofino Photography’s corresponding extraordinary photography.

Both the photography and the art prints are available for purchase through Tofino Photography. Contact the link for Tofino Photography below for more details.

https://tofinophotography.wordpress.com/

“Romeo’s Sunset Rapture” by ©Tofino Photography

“Romeo’s Sunset Rapture” Oil on Canvas ©Loriginal Designs

“A Tofino Sunset Series” by ©Tofino Photography

“A Tofino Sunset Series” Oil on Canvas by ©Loriginal Designs

“Eagle Eclipse” by ©Tofino Photography

“Eagle Eclipse” Oil on Canvas by ©Loriginal Designs

“Romeo’s Sunset Rapture” Oil on Canvas Beginnning Stages©Loriginal Designs

©Tofino Photography

https://tofinophotography.wordpress.com/

©Loriginal Designs

A Holistic Harvest on Keuka Lake!

September 15, 2019

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”

John Muir

“No synonym for God is so perfect as Beauty. Whether as seen carving the lines of the mountains with glaciers, or gathering matter into stars, or planning the movements of water, or gardening – still all is Beauty!”

John Muir

“Everything is flowing — going somewhere, animals and so-called lifeless rocks as well as water. Thus the snow flows fast or slow in grand beauty-making glaciers and avalanches; the air in majestic floods carrying minerals, plant leaves, seeds, spores, with streams of music and fragrance; water streams carrying rocks… While the stars go streaming through space pulsed on and on forever like blood…in Nature’s warm heart.”

John Muir

“One is constantly reminded of the infinite lavishness and fertility of Nature — inexhaustible abundance amid what seems enormous waste. And yet when we look into any of her operations that lie within reach of our minds, we learn that no particle of her material is wasted or worn out. It is eternally flowing from use to use, beauty to yet higher beauty; and we soon cease to lament waste and death, and rather rejoice and exult in the imperishable, unspendable wealth of the universe, and faithfully watch and wait the reappearance of everything that melts and fades and dies about us, feeling sure that its next appearance will be better and more beautiful than the last.”

John Muir

“How little note is taken of the deeds of Nature! What paper publishes her reports? …. Who publishes the sheet-music of the winds, or the written music of water written in river-lines? Who reports and works and ways of the clouds, those wondrous creations coming into being every day like freshly upheaved mountains? And what record is kept of Nature’s colors – – the clothes she wears – of her birds, her beasts – her live-stock?”

John Muir

“Nature is always lovely, invincible, glad, whatever is done and suffered by her creatures. All scars she heals, whether in rocks or water or sky or hearts.”

John Muir

“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.”

John Muir

“Amos the Bordeaux Mastiff descendant of Turner and Hooch (aka Beasely).”

Thank you Paul and Sharon Kayes!

http://www.bighousebordeaux.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner_%26_Hooch

©Loriginal Designs

©John Muir

©bighousebordeaux.com

©Turner and Hooch

Special thanks to Paul and Sharon Kayes and meeting Amos the Bordeaux Mastiff!

A Rejuvenating Weekend

June 10, 2019

“Delicately we breathe in the crisp air and splendid colors washing over our souls in magical bliss.”

L.D. Marchell

“Oh to be as content as a cat; Meditative purring and soothing at that!”

L.D. Marchell

“The conscious pause, observing. The ripples flow in soft rhythms. Alignment.”

Lisa Ann Carucci Lash

“Stabbing, swirling, rapidly rushing; Carrying us ever swiftly to a new dimension. One must be open to allowing the seasons of life.”

L.D. Marchell

“When the Holy Spirit lays something in your heart, move without hesitation. You have no idea who may be depending on your immediate obedience.”

The Word For The Day

“So ever softly whispers ring; Across the timelines loved ones sing. Showering blessings bountiful store; Imagining these precious ones; Is what conscious awareness is for.”

Connie Andrea Marchell

©Loriginal Designs

©Connie A. Marchell

©Lisa Ann Carucci Lash

©The Word For The Day

Honorable mention to Philip and Tigger!

The Carousel Circuit!!!

May 27, 2019

All six carousels were donated between 1919 – 1934 by *George F. Johnson, founder of the Endicott Johnson Corporation (1857-1948). His gift to the community was that all can enjoy riding the carousels for free! The carousels were manufactured from the Allan Herschell Company, North Tonawanda, NY.

Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day Broome County, NY.

Recreation Park Carousel, Binghamton, NY

“The Twilight Zone” Walking Distance (TV Episode 1959) by Rod Serling”

http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2011/09/the-twilight-zone-carousel-opens-in-rod-serlings-hometown/

Recreation Park Gazebo — Recreation Park Pavilion, Binghamton, NY

Recreation Park Carousel and its housing Pavilion were built in 1925 with 60 “jumper” horses four abreast and two chariots.

Recreation Park Carousel, Binghamton, NY

This community has the only four abreast Herschell carousels still in existence which are:

C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel
Recreation Park Carousel
Ross Park Carousel

Ross Park Carousel built in 1920 houses 60 “jumper” horses which are four abreast and two chariots. It is currently under renovation.

C. Fred Johnson Carousel — C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel

C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel and the Pavilion were constructed in 1923 which houses 72 figures, all are “jumpers” which are four abreast.

Highland Carousel — Highland Park Carousel, Endwell, NY

Highland Park Carousel was built in 1925 and originally located at the old En-Joie Park in Endicott, then relocated to its current location. It has 36 “jumper” animals with a pig and a dog situated three abreast!

George W. Johnson Carousel — George W. Johnson Park Carousel, Endicott, NY

George W. Johnson Park Carousel was built in 1934 with 36 horses three abreast and two chariots enclosed in the original Pavilion.

West Endicott Carousel — West Endicott Park Carousel, Union, NY

West Endicott Park Carousel built in 1929 has 36 animals three abreast, including a dog and a pig along with horses, all are “jumpers” and enclosed in a Pavilion.

There are fewer than 150 antique carousels left in the United States and Canada.

*In gratitude to George F. Johnson and his vision for welfare capitalism. Both sides of my family were immigrants from Czechloslovakia who worked at the Endicott Johnson Shoe Factory. Mr. Johnson provided a pamphlet to all new employees called “An EJ Worker’s First Lesson in the Square Deal.” Some of these benefits included shoes, medical, subsidized housing, playgrounds, parks and FREE CAROUSEL RIDES!

http://www.npr.org/2010/12/01/131725100/the-legacy-of-george-f-johnson-and-the-square-deal

©Loriginal Designs

A Once In A Lifetime Love…

April 1, 2019

“It is good to have an end to journey towards; But it is the journey that matters, in the end.”

LeGuin

As their hearts joined together pictured in the glowing setting sunset clouds, I know that their gift of new beginnings is approaching for me as their message permeates my soul.

“It’s time to unite your hearts, for together your energies combined are magnetic, magical and infinite in their abilities to manifest miracles.”

Mom and Dad

“One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore.”

Andre Gide

©Art and Photography by Loriginal Designs

Highland Lake, PA

(©wedding photograph, unknown)

A Walk to Finch Hollow

March 29, 2019

“On a day such as today, may it live on forever in your heart.”

L.D. Marchell

“Precious are the moments that occur between the breath and warm the soul.”

L.D. Marchell

“Travel lightly, step softly, live within the wonderment of the present.”

L.D. Marchell

“Mosaic colors of light dancing upon the trees sing joyously in the breeze which hushes our thoughts to breathe.”

L.D. Marchell

“Are dogs the angels in furry clothing which know us better than we know ourselves – our best friend for now and always.”

L.D. Marchell

“I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.”

Psalm 121:2

“Only God can make a tree.”

Grandma Marge Stolarcyk

“Sing to the Lord a new song!”

Psalm 96

©Loriginal Designs

Welcome to Chenango Valley State Park!

October 9, 2018

“When sparkles dance upon the water, our souls twinkle like stars in the evening sky.”

L.D. Marchell

“Nature’s infinite palette splashes vibrancy upon the autumn day.”

L.D. Marchell

“We are drawn back to Mother Gaia, connected with her compassion and ever-constant love for all; in our returning back, we become one united with her; calling us to love her as she has unconditionally given infinitely and ceaselessly to us.”

L.D. Marchell

The breath of life, passionate, rapturous, invigorating, revitalizing; Let us welcome God’s love with open arms.”

L.D. Marchell

“All roads lead home to where the heart is.”

L.D. Marchell

“Friendship is two spirits allowing each other to soar and fly.”

L.D. Marchell

“Take time to travel apart for the answers you seek are within.”

L.D. Marchell

“Faith is believing in things not yet seen but felt with the heart.”

Hebrews 11:1

“Walk ever softly, tenderly taking in the wonderment of the present.”

L.D. Marchell

“Wherever your heart is, there also is your home.”

L.D. Marchell

©Loriginal Designs

Indian Summer at Greenwood Park

October 8, 2018

“Steely blue sky against autumn’s wondrous array; summer’s reborn as caterpillars come out to play.”

L.D. Marchell

“Just when the caterpillar thought it’s life was over, it became a butterfly.”

Author Unknown

“Go at life with abandon; give it all you’ve got. And life will give all it has to you.”

Norman Vincent Peale

“Did you know that by taking leaps of faith, the angelic winds will allow for you to soar?”

L.D. Marchell

“Timeless meanderings on a stellar autumn stroll.”

L.D. Marchell

“To be young at heart is the joy of life’s precious gift.”

L.D. Marchell

“As woodlands whisper and sway in the wind, the call of nature speaks ever softly to our soul.”

L.D. Marchell

“Upon Mother Gaia we walk ever gingerly, mindful of her gracious generosity if only we pause to listen to God’s unconditional love.”

L.D. Marchell

“On this magnificent day, may each piece of the precious moment create the mosaic of your life.”

L.D. Marchell

“Be ever-present with all the senses, for miracles abound.”

L.D. Marchell

©Loriginal Designs

©Norman Vincent Peale

Deck Duty

April 9, 2018

Chert Dog’s Greatest Gift: Quantum Leaps of Faith

The backyard deck is “purrfectly” designed for me from “hiding-out” behind the railings to sitting atop the railings which are wide enough for sitting comfortably. There is always much activity when February to March arrive, as the robins return to build their nests and other “birdheads” arrive on their way to stay for the season or venture further up to the north county. I much prefer the view from the deck, though taking naps in the flower bed during the warm summer afternoons is another of my favorite things to do!

Besides the chatter and flutter of birds arriving, I have been noticing an increased rainbow effect presenting itself within the clouds, brilliant colorful hues and angel-like feather wisps with colors changing as the moisture content seems to arrange an artist palette in the sky! Truly a magnificent sight to see, but you can “feel” it, too. Maybe because I have a strong sixth sense and can “hear” things at a higher pitch opens my awareness more to the prevalent intoxicating energy of love and light permeating and surrounding us, flowing from within our very being and resonating to all the quantum frequencies.

An Outdoor Odyssey at Otsiningo Park

November 14, 2017

“Sing of deep blue skies; Of traveling mystical clouds arise.”

L.D. Marchell

“The buds push forth the Autumn leaves; In preparation for the upcoming Spring.”

L.D. Marchell

“Be it the child who teaches the parent, or the parent that instructs the child; Great Wisdom is gleaned from the mouths of babes, it seems.”

Connie Andrea Marchell

Park On Sunday

Crisp of air,

Swift of foot,

Skating, futbol, play.

Love and laughter,

Geese and friends,

Autumn, Park on Sunday.

Lisa Ann Carucci Lash

“Joyously we skate and sing; Ever mindful of the simple things.”

Connie Andrea Marchell

“Oh the happiness that springs; From just the simple, humble things!”

L.D. Marchell

“Doghead is pretty easy to learn; You just have to speak from the heart.”

“My Father’s Greatest Gift: Life Lessons from a Black English Labrador Retriever.”

L.D. Marchell

“In the fresh air and sunshine bright; I find true meaning within my life. Through the twists and turns that weave our path; the meaning becomes much clearer when you look back!”

L.D. Marchell

“Ever joyously we sway and swing; Upon nature’s beauty of everything!”

L.D. Marchell

“Muted colors, bountiful arrays; Magical wonder, Godly days.”

Connie Andrea Marchell

“Today, if you hear His voice; Do not harden your hearts.”

Hebrews 3:15

“May your heart be full of joy: Rejoice in the Lord Always; And again I say, Rejoice!”

Philippians 4:4

©Loriginal Designs

©Connie Andrea Marchell

©Lisa Ann Carucci Lash

©Bible

God’s Workmanship at Waterman Conservation Center

November 12, 2017

“We step into nature,
Our hearts open wide,
We see all before us,
Of all that’s inside.

Above and below us,
Reflected around,
In treetops and water,
God’s love is abound.”

Lisa Ann Carucci Lash

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for Good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

Ephesians 2:10

“When perfect balance is achieved, all pathways are full of joyous adventure that make one’s heart sing!”

Connie Andrea Marchell

“If by chance you caught a glimpse; Of dancing lights and fragrant sights; Might you glance upon the trees; Speaking ever softly in the autumn breeze.”

L.D. Marchell

“Art is the accomplice of Love.”

Remy de Gourmont

“For when awakening rushes through your very being, all else ceases to exist; For you become melded with All That Is.”

L.D. Marchell

” Tread gingerly upon Gaia’s sacred ground; Ever mindful of her greatest gifts she so richly displays; Her magnitude graciously abounds.”

Connie Andrea Marchell

“Sing of colors bright and exhilarating sites; Of expansive moments saturated with a heavenly lights.”

L.D. Marchell

“For it is the parent which nurtures the child; Such is the womb of Gaia showering Her Everlasting Love. Be ever in a state of gratitude for Her great gift to us; For through Her, God Speaks ever softly to our hearts.”

L.D. Marchell

“May your heart be always full of joy; Embracing the precious gift of Life!”

L.D. Marchell

“For in the woods I wander for solace, insight and understanding; As the dwellings of wildlife convey, our true home is where our heart is.”

L.D. Marchell

“As if to say a splendid day, which warms the heart and enliven’s the soul; Such are hours spent in Nature’s glorious enchanting thorough!”

L.D. Marchell

“Care no more for the opinion of others, for their voices. Do the hardest thing for you. Act for yourself and face your Truth.”

Katherine Mansfiled

“Yesterday’s memories of a lifetime bring forth glowing present moments to cherish; Life is a gift-embrace it with all of your heart!”

L.D. Marchell

As some of you know, I survived a car accident, which gifted me the opportunity to a glimpse of crossing over (NDE) while I was in a coma. It’s the chances that you don’t take which make one complacent, as home is blissful, surreal, saturation of rapturous, joyous, unconditional Love. Promise yourself to stretch your comfort zone every day, this could be your only today, so make it the most meaningful experience of your life!

L.D. Marchell

©Bible

Angels Unawares

November 6, 2017

“Would you think that for a moment, planning actually matters? Spiritual unfoldment occurs unbeknownst to us.”

L.D. Marchell

“When truth is attained, all else ceases to exist.”

L.D. Marchell

“Irregardless what others say, one must find their own way.”

L.D. Marchell

“Being raw is revealing all that is true within; there is no fooling Mother Nature.”

L.D. Marchell

“Accents of Light reveal potential within.”

L.D. Marchell

“Oh, to be an evergreen, noble in dignity; As they celebrate the joyous symphony of colors about.”

L.D. Marchell

“All paths lead home; It’s the journey in the end, which matters the most.”

L.D. Marchell

“So grey and light, blue sky so bright; Varied splashes of color, God’s paintbrush we adore.”

L.D. Marchell

“It is the quiet moments between each breath which fill our souls with joyous inner knowing.”

Connie Andrea Marchell

“Oh that I may be beautiful within!”

L.D. Marchell

“When we die, we leave all that we have and take with us all that we are.”

Connie Andrea Marchell

“The barren lands reveal the ending of a cycle in nature; Listen intently as Gaia speaks softly.”

L.D. Marchell

“As if in unison, the hues and tones speak telepathically to one another; Orchestrating a musical concerto of vibrancy.”

Connie Andrea Marchell

“The Universe adores us, in blissful moments of present awareness; Fully aware of its magnitude, it’s peacefulness remains still.”

L.D. Marchell

“Oh the novelty of orgasmic colors bring forth the climatic finale; Autumn reveals her full glory in timeless beauty.”

L.D. Marchell

Then God Said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit and seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was good.

Genesis 1:11

“The union of Gaia with the glorious hills and trees; Mirrors the relationship of soul mate and twin flame.”

L.D. Marchell

“Would dancing leaves and whispering trees be glimpses of an angelic autumn breeze?”

Connie Andrea Marchell

“Are angels floating upon the clouds, watching intently over us unawares? “

L.D. Marchell

“Sacred union occurs when the inner work reveals all that is balanced; An equilibrium of the yin and yang energies.”

L.D. Marchell

“…But when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away…”

1 Corinthians 13

And God Said “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day” and the darkness he called “night,” And there was evening and morning – THE FIRST DAY…

Genesis 1:3-5

©NIV Bible

On Hawkins Pond

October 23, 2017

“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”

Henry David Thoreau

“We need the tonic of wilderness…At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things, we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable, that land and sea be indefinitely wild, unsurveyed and unfathomed by us because unfathomable. We can never have enough of nature.”

Henry David Thoreau

“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.”

Henry David Thoreau

“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.”

Henry David Thoreau

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.”

Henry David Thoreau

“We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn.”

Henry David Thoreau

“All men want, not something to do with, but something to do, or rather something to be.”

Henry David Thoreau

“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.”

Henry David Thoreau

A Relaxing Afternoon At Dorchester Park

September 19, 2017

“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.“

Emily Bronte

“Love is like the wild rose-briar; Friendship like the holly-tree.”

Emily Bronte

“I’ll walk where my own nature would be leading; It vexes me to choose another guide.”

Emily Bronte

“I see heaven’s glories shine and faith shines equal.”

Emily Bronte

“Honest people don’t hide their deeds.”

Emily Bronte

“I have dreamed in my life, dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they have gone through and through me, like wine through water, and altered the color of my mind.”

Emily Bronte

“But first a hush of peace, a soundless calm descends; The struggle of distress and fierce impatience ends.”

Emily Bronte

“If I could I would always work in silence and obscurity, and let my efforts be known by their results.”

Emily Bronte

“A good heart will help you to a bonny face, my lad…”

Emily Bronte

“I have to remind myself to breathe, almost to remind my heart to beat.”

Emily Bronte

“…But most where trees are sending; Their breezy boughs on high; Or stooping low are lending a shelter from the sky.”

Emily Bronte

“I wish I were a girl again, half savage and hardy, and free…”

Emily Bronte

“I cannot express it: but surely you and everybody have a notion that there is, or should be, an existence of yours beyond you.”

Emily Bronte

“With wide-embracing Love Thy Spirit animates eternal years; Pervades and broods above; Changes, sustains, dissolves, creates and rears.”

Emily Bronte

“No coward soul is mine. No trembler in the world’s storm-troubled sphere.”

Emily Bronte

“From the midst of cheerless gloom I passed to bright unclouded day.”

Emily Bronte

“I am now quite cured of seeking pleasure in society, be it country or town. A sensible man ought to find sufficient company in himself.”

Emily Bronte

On Patient Perfection Personified

June 21, 2017

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing.”

Isaiah 9:1-2

The past few days have been remarkable in the phenomenon of nature, be it in the gathering of hundreds of bees, the singing of birds in the trees, the brilliant colors exhibited in the sky, one must simply wonder and ask the Universe “why?” The humor in this rhyme is my featured Jaco Kitty, who has a habit of talking extremely loud and oftentimes sounds like he is asking the question, “why?” He also squeaks with a cadence sounding similar to the goldfinch chirp! As he welcomes in the morning light, his wonderment of the day to unfold is greeted with joyous anticipation, as if to say “why not?!” The lessons that he teaches me about patience and the perfection in timing cannot be overly stated. I do believe as I have referenced in my first book, “My Father’s Greatest Gift: Life Lessons From A Black English Labrador Retriever” that Chert Dog sent me Jaco Kitty to teach me the necessary next lessons in my life in order to learn how to take quantum leaps of faith to soar and fly. Jaco is one of my greatest teachers as his present moment involvement in all that surrounds him shows me to take in everything as it is a gift. When Jaco took a leap of faith from an oak tree to the lower branch the year I found him, he taught me about trust, joy and patience that day. I hope that we can be open to these small, daily reminders every day about how very short our time is here. Let us be reminded continually to take in what is most valuable in our lives and embrace it!

“Now remain these three things: Faith, Hope and Love; and the greatest of these is Love.”

1 Corinthians 13:13

“Adapt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.”

Henry David Thoreau

“The setting sun, and music at the close, as the last taste of sweets, is sweetest last, writ in remembrance more than things long past.”

William Shakespeare

“Music is the universal language of mankind.”

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

©Matt Redman

A Tofino/Loriginal Romeo Series Photography/Art

June 19, 2017

“Our duty, as men and women, is to proceed as if limits to our ability did not exist. We are collaborators in creation.”

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Both the photography and the art prints are available for purchase through Tofino Photography. Contact the link for Tofino Photography below for more details.

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Living Beyond Duality

June 16, 2017

“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

“God will supply all of your needs according to his riches in glory.”

Philippians 4:19

“Whoever knocks persistently, ends by entering.”

Ali

“Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it.”

Ernest Holmes

You Light Up My Life!!!

April 30, 2017

Romeo’s Sunset Rapture Revisited

“All things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive.”

Matthew 21:22

As an Artist, Pianist and a Creative Life Coach, I am continually opening myself up to a variety of inspirational experiences to expand my horizons. Tofino Photography has brought a whole new perspective to my landscape, seascape and wildlife palette’s perspective! The pristine, untouched captivating beauty of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada is a kaleidoscope of color full of richness, solitude and preserved nature.

This oil painting is an interpretation of “Romeo’s Sunset Rapture”¹ with similar composition, texture and colors, yet allowing for the essence of deeper hues intrinsic to the moment captured in timelessness to be preserved. Through these splashes of vibrancy, frequency and light, our spirits quantumly soar!

“This is the mastery that is inside the DNA…of love, unity and peace…For when the DNA is working at 100%, you have the empowerment of the Creator fully manifested within…The efficiency factor is not chemical, but informational. It’s about multidimensional energy…not chemistry.”²

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Sacred Indicators of Body, Heart and Soul.

“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.”

“God will supply all of your needs according to his riches in glory.”

“Whoever knocks persistently, ends by entering.”

“Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it.”

“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”

“Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.”

“The fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy and Peace.”

“…For God is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask Him…Ask in Faith.”

“Yet God has revealed this wisdom to us through the Spirit.”

“Love is not enough. You can’t exist as the reflection of someone’s love.”

“Now it is characteristic of play that one plays without reason and there must be no reason for it. Play is its own good reason.”

“If we treat people as they are, they will stay as they are. But if we treat them for what they might be, and might become, they will become their better selves.”

“A life lived in love will never be dull.”

“A Happy Elephant Doing a Handstand!”

“It is good to have an end to journey towards; But it is the journey that matters, in the end.”

“It’s time to unite your hearts, for together your energies combined are magnetic, magical and infinite in their abilities to manifest miracles.”

“One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore.”

“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”

“Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.”

“The fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy and Peace.”

“…For God is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask Him…Ask in Faith.”

“Yet God has revealed this wisdom to us through the Spirit.”

“Love is not enough. You can’t exist as the reflection of someone’s love.”

“Now it is characteristic of play that one plays without reason and there must be no reason for it. Play is its own good reason.”

“If we treat people as they are, they will stay as they are. But if we treat them for what they might be, and might become, they will become their better selves.”

“A life lived in love will never be dull.”

“A Happy Elephant Doing a Handstand!”

“I accept that I hold the golden keys to my Heaven on Earth. I accept that I create my reality, by the power of my word. My word is good, my heart is pure. By the loving power of my pure word, I now recognize and accept my Higher Self as the Holy Spirit.”

“I accept that I hold the golden keys to my Heaven on Earth. I accept that I create my reality, by the power of my word. My word is good, my heart is pure. By the loving power of my pure word, I now recognize and accept my Higher Self as The Great Counselor.”

“I accept that I hold the golden keys to my Heaven on Earth. I accept that I create my reality, by the power of my word. My word is good, my heart is pure. By the loving power of my pure word, I now recognize and accept my Higher Self as The Peace that Passeth All Understanding.”

“By the power of my I Am Presence, it is commanded that my Higher Self anchor my commitment to live in alignment with fulfilling my destiny throughout my entire body and being now.”

“Therefore go and make disciples in all the nations.”

“Our duty, as men and women, is to proceed as if limits to our ability did not exist. We are collaborators in creation.”

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”

“No synonym for God is so perfect as Beauty. Whether as seen carving the lines of the mountains with glaciers, or gathering matter into stars, or planning the movements of water, or gardening – still all is Beauty!”

“Nature is always lovely, invincible, glad, whatever is done and suffered by her creatures. All scars she heals, whether in rocks or water or sky or hearts.”

“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.”

“Delicately we breathe in the crisp air and splendid colors washing over our souls in magical bliss.”

“Oh to be as content as a cat; Meditative purring and soothing at that!”

“The conscious pause, observing. The ripples flow in soft rhythms. Alignment.”

“Stabbing, swirling, rapidly rushing; Carrying us ever swiftly to a new dimension. One must be open to allowing the seasons of life.”

“When the Holy Spirit lays something in your heart, move without hesitation. You have no idea who may be depending on your immediate obedience.”

“So ever softly whispers ring; Across the timelines loved ones sing. Showering blessings bountiful store; Imagining these precious ones; Is what conscious awareness is for.”

“It is good to have an end to journey towards; But it is the journey that matters, in the end.”

“It’s time to unite your hearts, for together your energies combined are magnetic, magical and infinite in their abilities to manifest miracles.”

“One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore.”

“On a day such as today, may it live on forever in your heart.”

“Precious are the moments that occur between the breath and warm the soul.”

“Travel lightly, step softly, live within the wonderment of the present.”

“Mosaic colors of light dancing upon the trees sing joyously in the breeze which hushes our thoughts to breathe.”

“Are dogs the angels in furry clothing which know us better than we know ourselves – our best friend for now and always.”

“I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.”

“Only God can make a tree.”

“Sing to the Lord a new song!”

“When sparkles dance upon the water, our souls twinkle like stars in the evening sky.”

“Nature’s infinite palette splashes vibrancy upon the autumn day.”

“We are drawn back to Mother Gaia, connected with her compassion and ever-constant love for all; in our returning back, we become one united with her; calling us to love her as she has unconditionally given infinitely and ceaselessly to us.”

The breath of life, passionate, rapturous, invigorating, revitalizing; Let us welcome God’s love with open arms.”

“All roads lead home to where the heart is.”

“Friendship is two spirits allowing each other to soar and fly.”

“Take time to travel apart for the answers you seek are within.”

“Faith is believing in things not yet seen but felt with the heart.”

“Walk ever softly, tenderly taking in the wonderment of the present.”

“Wherever your heart is, there also is your home.”

“Steely blue sky against autumn’s wondrous array; summer’s reborn as caterpillars come out to play.”

“Just when the caterpillar thought it’s life was over, it became a butterfly.”

“Go at life with abandon; give it all you’ve got. And life will give all it has to you.”

“Did you know that by taking leaps of faith, the angelic winds will allow for you to soar?”

“Timeless meanderings on a stellar autumn stroll.”

“To be young at heart is the joy of life’s precious gift.”

“As woodlands whisper and sway in the wind, the call of nature speaks ever softly to our soul.”

“Upon Mother Gaia we walk ever gingerly, mindful of her gracious generosity if only we pause to listen to God’s unconditional love.”

“On this magnificent day, may each piece of the precious moment create the mosaic of your life.”

“Be ever-present with all the senses, for miracles abound.”

Chert Dog’s Greatest Gift: Quantum Leaps of Faith

“Sing of deep blue skies; Of traveling mystical clouds arise.”

“The buds push forth the Autumn leaves; In preparation for the upcoming Spring.”

“Be it the child who teaches the parent, or the parent that instructs the child; Great Wisdom is gleaned from the mouths of babes, it seems.”

Park On Sunday

“We step into nature,
Our hearts open wide,
We see all before us,
Of all that’s inside.

Above and below us,
Reflected around,
In treetops and water,
God’s love is abound.”