Hiking – Loriginal Designs: Creative Consciousness Energy

The Masterpiece of Time

April 4, 2022

“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.”

Rumi

Robert H. Treman, a graduate of Cornell University as well as a trustee, purchased land in the Enfield Falls area to protect the natural environment and improved the property by planting over 1,000 trees. By 1920, Robert and his wife, Laura, donated 1,110 acres of land to New York State to be called Enfield Glen Reservation. It was renamed Robert H. Treman State Park in memory of Treman’s altruistic and environmentally conservative leadership. It is through these awakened conscious philanthropic contributions that the beauty and wonder of the Finger Lakes Region has been preserved.

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In such a challenging era during the 1930’s -1940’s the Civilian Conservation Corps provided opportunities to create such wonder for future generations. Their contributions of hard work created timeless wonders preserved for future generations. It is now our turn to act. Our environment is crying out to be honored and respected, taken care of and nurtured back to pristine purity. To be cleansed of toxins and allowed to breath clean, fresh air. To have tees allowed to live through their life span, how many years that may be. To demand alternative sources of clean energy by using the tides, the sun, the wind and allowing for our lands to be restored. To dredge out and clean up our waterways honoring water as it is our sacred liquid, without it, we will perish. To work together with our wildlife and creating ways that we can co-exist and share this wondrous Gaia that has been given to us as a Gift.

Daniel 3:57-82 (excerpts)

“Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, Praise and exalt him above all forever. Angles of the Lord, Bless the Lord; You heavens, Bless the Lord; All you waters above the heavens, Bless the Lord; All you hosts of the Lord, Bless the Lord; Sun and Moon, Bless the Lord; Stars and Heaven, Bless the Lord; Every shower and dew, Bless the Lord; All you winds, Bless the Lord; Fire and heat, Bless the Lord; Cold and chill, Bless the Lord; Dew and rain, Bless the Lord; Frost and chill, bless the Lord; Ice and snow, bless the Lord; Nights and days, Bless the Lord; Light and darkness, Bless the Lord; Lightning and clouds, Bless the Lord; Let the earth bless the Lord; Mountains and hills, Bless the Lord; Everything growing from the earth, Bless the Lord; You springs, Bless the Lord; Seas and rivers, Bless the Lord; You dolphins and all water creatures, Bless the Lord; All you birds of the air, Bless the Lord; All you beasts, wild and tame, Bless the Lord; You sons and daughters of men and women, Bless the Lord.”

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

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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

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©Norman Vincent Peale

Co-Creating on Thanksgiving Weekend

November 26, 2017

“Once I used to think that shadows were to hide; But now I am very clear that that is where faith, hope and love abide.”

L.D. Marchell

“It is family which has no boundaries in unconditional love, surpassed by blood lines, defined by the attunement of the heart, we seldom glimpse the vast array of soul family members until we become awake within the consciousness of the heart which speaks truth in all its purity. Therefore, become aware of your soul family as they are calling you home.”

Connie Andrea Marchell

“The conscious pause of the moment; The silent pause of the mind. The alignment of connection; Of the soul to the Divine.”

Lisa Ann Carucci Lash

“Mindfulness = apparent by the breath of life, the peacefulness of nature, the energy from Gaia, the embodiment of the greatest gift of all – life to share, give, receive, embrace – memories of a lifetime.”

L.D. Marchell

“The hawk’s confirming wings,

In circles up above,

Fly closer to us in,

A message of pure love.”

Lisa Ann Carucci Lash

“Those that mind don’t matter; And those that matter don’t mind.”

Dr. Seuss (Ted Geisel)

“It has become apparent to me that the more I learn about others, the better I feel about myself; It is by selfless love that we die to self where then Christ can shine brightly through our lives. Crucifixion of the heart, then, is where the Sacred Heart of Jesus Shines.”

Connie Andrea Marchell

Look Up!

“Gold and White; Rays of sun; Infinite Love.”

Lisa Ann Carucci Lash

“Tire swings; Peaceful things. Nature brings; All of me.”

Lisa Ann Carucci Lash

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©Connie Andrea Marchell

©Lisa Ann Carucci Lash

©Dr. Seuss (Ted Geisel)

Otsiningo Park Broome County Park and Newton Battlefield New York State Park

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

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©Connie Andrea Marchell

©Lisa Ann Carucci Lash

©Bible

Playful Practice Around Conklin Parks!

October 27, 2017

“Throughout our lives, laughter and playfulness heal our mind, body and soul.”

L.D. Marchell

“Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 18:3

“Allow the child within to come out and play!”

L.D. Marchell

“Alfred the Golden Doodle”

“The hush of heaven holds our hearts today.”

A Course in Miracles

“Teamwork and foundations are built on integrity of the heart.”

L.D. Marchell

“Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.”

Max Ehrmann, Desiderata

“For it is knowledge which teaches wisdom, wisdom which teaches truth and the truth will set you free.”

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

Honoring Glorious Mother Gaia

March 13, 2017

“Woman is a ray of God. She is not that earthly beloved; she is creative, not created.” Rumi

For it is by preserving our forests, hills, mountains, lakes, streams and rivers and co-existing with wildlife that Gaia will begin to heal from countless centuries of destruction placed upon her when all she wants is to share her miraculously breathtaking resources and beauty with us. As she cries out for help, let us all consciously unite to assist her in giving back to her for all she so unconditionally gives to us each day.

Adirondack Park

Algonquin Summit

Algonquin Peak Trail

Looking out from Whiteface Mountain

Whiteface Mountain

As Wayshowers we must be united in one consciousness of healing our sacred Mother Earth as her very bowels are being extracted for energy consumption. From pollution in the water, ground and air and the devastation of our mature tree population, to the covering of her grassy fields with pavement, it is time to mend our relationship with her through our appreciation and gratitude. There are alternative free energy resources that are not corporate driven. There is a choice. The gift is the green grass, the vibrant sky, the flowing waters, the rustling trees, the birds singing and the animals traveling across her open terrain. We are all being called to assist in restoring her to her pristine magnificence through our collective conscience of unconditional love toward ourselves, toward others and to Gaia who gives of herself tirelessly. It is now time for us to give back to her.

“Let there be a world to see, let it be of inspiration. Let there be a world to see, let it be of God’s creation.”

John V. Marchell

Sacred Indicators of Body, Heart and Soul.

“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.”

“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.”

“Once I used to think that shadows were to hide; But now I am very clear that that is where faith, hope and love abide.”

“The conscious pause of the moment; The silent pause of the mind. The alignment of connection; Of the soul to the Divine.”

“Mindfulness = apparent by the breath of life, the peacefulness of nature, the energy from Gaia, the embodiment of the greatest gift of all – life to share, give, receive, embrace – memories of a lifetime.”

“The hawk’s confirming wings,

In circles up above,

Fly closer to us in,

A message of pure love.”

“Those that mind don’t matter; And those that matter don’t mind.”

“It has become apparent to me that the more I learn about others, the better I feel about myself; It is by selfless love that we die to self where then Christ can shine brightly through our lives. Crucifixion of the heart, then, is where the Sacred Heart of Jesus Shines.”

Look Up!

“Gold and White; Rays of sun; Infinite Love.”

“Tire swings; Peaceful things. Nature brings; All of me.”

“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

Crisp of air,

Swift of foot,

Skating, futbol, play.

Love and laughter,

Geese and friends,

Autumn, Park on Sunday.

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

“Throughout our lives, laughter and playfulness heal our mind, body and soul.”

“Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

“Allow the child within to come out and play!”

“The hush of heaven holds our hearts today.”

“Teamwork and foundations are built on integrity of the heart.”

“Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.”

“For it is knowledge which teaches wisdom, wisdom which teaches truth and the truth will set you free.”

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

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

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

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

“Honest people don’t hide their deeds.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“Woman is a ray of God. She is not that earthly beloved; she is creative, not created.” Rumi