A Retreat At Mt. St. Francis Hermitage
May 2, 2022
Tag: Birds
The Ocean’s Depths
April 22, 2022
As some of you may know, my Father, John V. Marchell, was also a writer. In the following song verses that I wrote to a piano piece I composed, his writings are used as the chorus for the song. Collaboration with our loved ones wherever they are is essential for us to unify in Spirit, Love and in Truth. It is our calling, duty and responsibility to end this holocaust towards the very earth and all her creatures which were given us as a gift to love, honor and nurture in Mother Earth’s ceaseless giving back of herself with all of her resources. It is time for us to give great gratitude by giving back to Gaia.
The song is Jaco Kitty’s theme song for he took a Quantum Leap of Faith from a tree top for me to rescue him as a stranded kitten. For all we hold vigil for this great shift from unconsciousness to consciousness, from 3 D to 5 D we honor all the souls anchoring in Love.
The Ocean’s Depths
Beneath the abundant waters, there lies an inner strength,
For all of life regurgitates its inability for breath.
Corporate greed and power trample innocence, as born and unborn wash ashore,
Oxygen and hydrogen’s purity are tainted, as Belezugh’s holocaust roars.
Chorus
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.
White sandy beaches with turquoise to indigo waters flow,
Sounds of children laughing, as birds soar in the wind and fly so ever low.
Sandcastles built along the coastline retain the putrid-smelling oil in their motes,
Fishermen haul in their cast-out nets containing lifeless fish into their boats.
Chorus
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.
The gift of life is given us to do with what we will,
In God We Trust are words of honor written on our currency bill.
There is still time to wash away all corruption from the past,
Through gratitude, love and mercy, the possibilities are vast.
Chorus
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.
©Copyright Lori D. Marchell and John V. Marchell
“…Anyone among you who aspires to greatness must serve the rest.” Matthew 20:26
“I don’t think of all the misery, but of all the beauty that still remains.” Anne Frank
Nature’s Renewal Animal Sanctuary
March 16, 2022
Nature Is Where We Renew Our Souls
“In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.”
Isaiah 30:15
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On Lily’s Pond
January 13, 2021
A rejuvenating retreat with Lily, Bitsy, Cherish and Zelda!!!
©Loriginal Designs
Bicycling Lewes-Rehoboth Trails
February 5, 2020
Regional Bicycle Loop Route
Junction and Breakwater Trail, Gordons Pond Trail, Cape Henlopen State Park
Lewes Beach – Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
©Loriginal Designs 2019
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
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©John Muir
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©Turner and Hooch
Special thanks to Paul and Sharon Kayes and meeting Amos the Bordeaux Mastiff!
A Retreat At Mt. St. Francis Hermitage
September 2, 2019
A Retreat At Mt. St. Francis Hermitage
September 2, 2019
Reflections on Judgement
March 30, 2019
“You can develop good judgement as you do the muscles of your body – by judicious, daily exercise.”
Grenvile Kleiser
My favorite reference book is Roget’s Thesaurus for the various meanings behind the proper usage of words. Under the word judgement are five separate meanings!
- Intellect
- Discrimination
- Decision
- Condemnation
- Sentence
Through our lives lessons we learn to access intellectually the power of sound judgement in arriving to conclusions in decision-making in our lives.
The use of discernment in terms of discriminating what serves the highest and best for all concerned is utilizing another aspect of sound judgement in our lives. This can also be used towards spiritual discernment.
Our freedom and power of choice comes into play when we are calling upon utilizing out tool set in making decisions based on judgement.
Criticizing and lower vibrational fear based thinking is involved in condemning others acts, beliefs and behaviors without compassion when judgement is used in this context.
And then there is the legal system associated with controlling and manipulating others in sentencing them due to the judgement ascertained upon their actions.
“I love when things are transparent, free and clear of all inhibition and judgement.”
Pharrell Williams
It became apparent to me this morning that the summons I recently received to serve on jury duty placed me in an awkward state of mind. Who am I to pass judgement on someone else? Have I lived their life, was I raised in their environment, have I experienced the social, moral, mental, spiritual and emotional influences that they have had and walked a mile in their shoes? And even then, who am I to judge? The log in my eye requires much more attention than the speck in my brother or sister’s eye.
“Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.”
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
It also became apparent to me when someone commented on something inadvertently directed towards me, it made me dig deeper in questioning myself to find the meaning to the feelings which were conjured up within me.
We all know that we are not to take things personally, yet there was a hidden message in what was said that made me “chew” on the concepts as I kept asking for a deeper understanding as to be clear about the message this messenger brought to me.
“Judge not lest you be judged. For with the judgement you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?”
Matthew 7:1-3
Worthiness and self-love are core issues of the heart which are oftentimes disregarded in our early growth and learning process which eventually catches up to us.
“What is not fully exposed earlier in life is revealed and made up for in development.”
Author Unknown
So the truth of the emotionally charged comment revealed an insightful level of understanding for me that was two-fold. First and foremost, when someone is unfairly judged, they unconsciously direct that towards others. Secondly, by it “affecting” me, it shows that I still have more inner self-healing to work on in that area of my life. It’s always about the refining and improving of yourself on this personal path of enlightenment, as all messages are a present to open and reveal the gift of inner growth.
So I am forever grateful for this message, for it has revealed a much deeper appreciation of conscious awareness towards others as well as teaching me what is most important in taking care of myself. It all comes down to compassion, unconditional love and forgiveness.
“Circumstances and situations do color life but you have been given the mind to choose what the color shall be.”
John Homer Miller
The conclusion to my summons? It is clear that I will most probably not be selected for jury duty as it is not for me to judge – it is, however, essential to be compassionate towards all as our life is a journey of the heart.
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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
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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
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©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
