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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

©Loriginal Designs

In Honor of Memorial Day

May 27, 2019

“No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown.”

William Penn

The above photograph was taken of my grandfather, G. Clifford Mitchell with my mom, Connie A. (Mitchell) Marchell, on his return from surviving a ‘million dollar’ wound while serving our country at The Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Some of you have read postings about Grandma Marge whose first husband was G. Clifford Mitchell. This first year without Grandma with us, I planted her favorite flowers, red geraniums, at their memorial stone. Looking around I saw volunteers with little American Flags being placed alongside a majority of the stones at Calvary Cemetery.

In honor of all the men and women who serve and have given their lives for the gift of our freedom, it is a time of deep reflection for the many sacrifices made by the bravery of those who committed to serve The United States of America. Many families experience great challenges by being separated from their loved ones when they are called to serve their country in the military. And some are called to make the ultimate sacrifice. We have so very much to be indebted to these selfless individuals who believe in this great gift they provide for our country.

Let us hope that there will someday be a time where we will no longer require to fight for our freedom but to be able to cooperate and collaborate with one another. I suppose that is what the new heaven and new earth are all about, where the lion lies down with the lamb and peace reigns supremely across the lands.

“We shall find peace. We shall hear the angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.”

Anton Chekhov

An Autumn Saunter Around Quaker Lake

October 7, 2018

“The water’s edge mirrors to us the glory of God’s creation.”

L.D. Marchell

“The reflections of our inner self become evident upon the waters’ welcoming our heart home.”

L.D. Marchell

“Timelessness is the hush of heaven.”

L.D. Marchell

“In flight we travel as our awakening state becomes one.”

L.D. Marchell

“As autumn is upon us, new life is at its door. Rejoice in its glorious finale, unencumbered now to soar.”

L.D. Marchell

“Golden yellows and brilliant burgundy accents upon us now; as only the Master Artist could envision somehow.”

L.D. Marchell

“Only God can make a tree.”

Grandma Marge Stolarcyk

“Our adventure to awakening’s pathway is the journey to the heart.”

L.D. Marchell

“Being open to all of our heightened senses, living presently in the moment, relishing the gift of life.”

L.D. Marchell

“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

“In quietness and calmness we release and welcome all that is our connection to Mother Gaia.”

L.D. Marchell

“Through all of life’s twists and turns, it is the colorful, blissful treasured moments that ignite passion of the soul.”

L.D. Marchell

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

1 Corinthians 13:13

“Memories of childhood laughter echo as the water softly lapping into shore, recalling summer fun and hearts overflowing joy.”

L.D. Marchell

“To the revitalizing waters we are drawn, as if it holds for us all the answers we seek; Tranquility is its messenger as it renews our mind, body and soul.”

L.D. Marchell

©Loriginal Designs

©John V. Marchell

©Margaret D. Stolarcyk

Quaker Lake, Pennsylvania

Oh Most Holy Night!!!

December 23, 2017

“Suddenly an angel appeared among them, and the landscape shone bright with the glory of the Lord.”

Luke 2:9

“I bring you the most joyful news ever announced! The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord – has been born tonight in Bethlehem!”

Luke 2: 10

“The Candy Cane”

The hard candy is shaped like a “J” to represent that Jesus is our rock of all ages. The candy was made white to stand for the pureness of Jesus. The red represents the blood that Jesus shed to save us from our sins.

©Loriginal Designs (Nativity Scenes, Tabernacle Cloth)

©Bible

©Mary Did You Know – Kenny Rogers & Wynonna Judd – KJ Dee YouTube

©Mary Did You Know – 1greysanatomyluver YouTube

Days of Thanksgiving!!!

October 9, 2017

IMAG1269-972x133 — Cincinnatus Lake, New York

Infinite gratitude to the beauty of our surroundings, of friends and family with heartfelt thankfulness for their generosity from the heart! May our focus on all the wonder and expansive glory surrounding us and the miraculous gift of the breath of life within us be ever kept in present moment appreciative awareness!

“It is a woman’s nature to be constant – to love one and one only, blindly, tenderly, and for ever – bless them, dear creatures!”

Anne Bronte

“All our talents increase in the using, and every faculty, both good and bad, strengthens by exercise.”

Anne Bronte

“I would not send a poor girl into the world, ignorant of the snares that beset her path; nor would I watch and guard her, till, deprived of self-respect and self-reliance, she lost the power or the will to watch and guard herself.”

Anne Bronte

“A hardness such as this is taught by tough experience and despair alone.”

Anne Bronte

“His heart was like a sensitive plant, that opens for a moment in the sunshine, but curls up and shrinks into itself at the slightest touch of the finger, or the lightest breath of wind.”

Anne Bronte

“But he who dares not grasp the throne should never crave the rose.”

Anne Bronte

“I allow she has small claims to perfection; but then, I maintain that, if she were more perfect, she would be less interesting.”

Anne Bronte

“Keep a guard over your eyes and ears as the inlets of your heart, and over your lips as the outlet.”

Anne Bronte

“It is foolish to wish for beauty. Sensible people never either desire it for themselves or care about it in others. If the mind be but well cultivated, and the heart well disposed, no one ever cares for the exterior.”

Anne Bronte

“Our wishes are like tinder: the flint and steel of circumstances are continually striking out sparks, which vanish immediately, unless they chance to fall upon the tinder of our wishes; then, they instantly ignite, and the flame of hope is kindled in a moment.”

Anne Bronte

“It seems as if life and hope must cease together.”

Anne Bronte

“My heart is too thoroughly dried to be broken in a hurry, and I mean to live as long as I can.”

Anne Bronte

“I love the silent hour of night, For blissful dreams may then arise, Revealing to my charmed sight What may not bless my waking eyes.”

Anne Bronte

“The end of religion is not to teach us how to die, but how to live.”

Anne Bronte

©Anne Bronte

©Loriginal Designs

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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

©Emily Bronte Quotes

Live Music From The Other Ear!!!

July 31, 2017

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

“God will supply all of our needs according to His riches in glory.”

Philippians 4:19

“Cast all your cares on ME.”

1 Peter 5:7

“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In All your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

“We know that All things work together for them that love God, to them that are called according to His Purpose.”

Romans 8:28

Thank you to Ransom Steele Tavern, Cyber Cafe West, family, friends and guests for making The Other Ear’s Reunion weekend of music a memorable experience for everyone!

First recording of the end of “Dirt” cover written by Phish is posted below the credits taken from Ben Fambrough’s You Tube channel.

©The Other Ear:

Ben Fambrough (lead vocals, guitar); Chuck Kozlowski (drums, back-up vocals); Chris Carlsen (bass, vocals); Lori D. Marchell Carlsen (keyboards); with guest musicians Rich Kennicutt (keyboards) and James Michael Thompson (guitar, vocals).

©Photography by Chris and Sam Kozlowski, Joyce Carlsen

Rain and Light

June 19, 2017

“And when the storm comes, and the mighty wind shakes the forest, and thunder and lightning proclaim the majesty of the sky – then let your heart say in awe, “God moves in passion.”

Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

A remarkable storm came through during the night which produced a brilliant lightning and thunder orchestrated display. Mother Gaia marvels us continually through her ever-changing display of colorful radiance and rumbling staccato statements of empowerment. She is to be honored for her magnitude of infinite manifesting and creative abilities, extraordinary resilience and timeless moments of grandeur!

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“Every shower and dew, bless the Lord; praise and exalt Him above all forever. Dew and rain, bless the Lord; praise and exalt Him above all forever. Light and darkness, bless the Lord; praise and exalt Him above all forever. Lightning and clouds, bless the Lord; praise and exalt Him above all forever.”

Daniel 3:64; 68; 72-73

And so it is with our lives, we experience moments of great joy and depths of painful sorrow. Two emotions on opposite ends of the same vibrant spectrum. By facing tragedies in our lives head-on, this produces courage and integrity of character. Through this deep inner work, it allows for the heights of joyous rapture to be experienced soaring us to new heights. Maybe that is why we are so drawn to the beauty of nature in all of its wonder and glory, for it reflects back to us our own inner journey of the heart.

20101122-20101122-sunset-pano-2 — Tofino Photography

“Therefore let your soul exalt your reason to the height of passion, that it may sing.”

Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

It is during these times of sublime lucidity while observing an incoming storm, that the creative spirit within is ignited with ecstasy; just as that surreal mesmerizing gaze into a fire which seems to transport you to another place and time. There are these uncanny connections which appear to bring serendipity into our lives, similar to the weather in their arrival; on their own time, in their own way and on their own terms – as if these magical moments were actually cued to appear in our lives when least expected. Such then our lives are like the weather, to be embraced in the present moment of awareness or relinquished forever. Therefore, be mindful and fully, consciously aware to experience the great vastness and expansiveness of the infinite drenching of the soul.

20101122-20101122-Sunset Pano #1 — Tofino Photography

In Memory of Prince

In thankfulness, appreciation and gratitude to Tofino Photography for providing the extraordinary photography! Follow Tofino Photography

https://tofinophotography.wordpress.com/

©Prince

Amazing Love!!!

May 25, 2017

“Hope in God! For I shall again be thanking Him; in the presence of My Savior and my God!”

Psalm 43:5

“And He will…make you shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his Hand.”

Michael Joncas

“Who gave Himself for our sins, to rescue us from the present evil age, as our God and Father willed – to Him be Glory for Endless Ages!”

Galatians 1:4

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

“Doghead is easy to learn, you just have to speak from the heart.”

L.D. Marchell

As some of you may know, through the tragic loss of my Mom, Chert Dog saved not only my Father’s heart, but my brother, John’s and mine too! There is something about unconditional love from an animal, so altruistic, pure, peaceful and kind. Angels brought to us in various forms, to be embraced and cherished or relinquished forever as we are all given that chance to choose the highest and best for all concerned.

It is during these most tremulous times that we are being given the opportunity to make new consciously aware and awakened choices with our most precious gift of life. Allow for your new preferences to include:

“…Whatever is true, whatever is kind, whatever is lovely, and if there be anything worthy of praise, think then on these things.”

Philippians 4:8

https://youtu.be/nwjTT2bqKk0

©Bible

A State of Zen

May 23, 2017

“Mine is the silver and mine the gold, says the Lord of hosts. Greater will be the future glory of this house, than the former, says the Lord of hosts; And in this place I will give peace.”

Haggai 2:8

“Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

1 Corinthians 1:9

“Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.”

1 Corinthians 2:16

“As a consequence, your faith rests not on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.”

! Corinthians 2:5

©Bible

On Eagle’s Wings!!!

May 16, 2017

“You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, Who abide in His shadow for life, Say to the Lord, ‘My Refuge,’ My Rock in Whom I trust. And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of His Hand.”

On Eagles Wings by Michael Joncas (Psalm 91)

This is the last in The Three-part Romeo Series of oil paintings inspired by Tofino Photography. My eternal gratitude for the empowering photographic compositions which bring one to a place of such beauty, tranquility and peace!

As I took a break from painting the second layer of oils onto the canvas yesterday, I went outside to walk barefoot in the lush, soft grass. As I walked around my prolific blooming garden, I knelt in the grass next to my Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue that I have placed in front of my white with pink-tipped flowering Peony plant, whose buds are just beginning to form. The statue is with Jesus dressed in his white robe with the red over shawl, as some of you have seen in my photographic image of the setting sun in my posting entitled Jesus Walks Among Us. If you look into the setting sun over Highland Lake, you see an image of what appears to be an individual wearing a white robe with a red shawl. It also appears that this image has an individual alongside him as the red material seems to be wrapped out around another image. When my Dad was alive, I recall him sharing with me a dream he had which impacted him for the rest of his life. It was a vision of Jesus, shining in his glory in a purple glowing cloak with his ethereal eyes gleaming compassionately to envelope ones soul with peace. So I ended up repainting the Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue’s heart and his wounds in red and the cross, chain and shield in gold and the collar of his cloak in gold.

I do believe that the Romeo Eclipse is an important message for us all, that we are to be living heaven on earth now, and that the lion shall finally lie down with the lamb.

“Let there be a world to see, Let it be of Inspiration, Let there be a world to be, Let it be of God’s Creation.”

John V. Marchell (My Dad)

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the suffering and afflicted. He has sent me to comfort the broken-hearted…Beauty for ashes; Joy instead of mourning; Praise instead of heaviness.”

Psalm 61: 1, 3

https://tofinophotography.wordpress.com/

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.”

“No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown.”

“We shall find peace. We shall hear the angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.”

“The water’s edge mirrors to us the glory of God’s creation.”

“The reflections of our inner self become evident upon the waters’ welcoming our heart home.”

“Timelessness is the hush of heaven.”

“In flight we travel as our awakening state becomes one.”

“As autumn is upon us, new life is at its door. Rejoice in its glorious finale, unencumbered now to soar.”

“Golden yellows and brilliant burgundy accents upon us now; as only the Master Artist could envision somehow.”

“Only God can make a tree.”

“Our adventure to awakening’s pathway is the journey to the heart.”

“Being open to all of our heightened senses, living presently in the moment, relishing the gift of life.”

“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.”

“In quietness and calmness we release and welcome all that is our connection to Mother Gaia.”

“Through all of life’s twists and turns, it is the colorful, blissful treasured moments that ignite passion of the soul.”

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

“Memories of childhood laughter echo as the water softly lapping into shore, recalling summer fun and hearts overflowing joy.”

“To the revitalizing waters we are drawn, as if it holds for us all the answers we seek; Tranquility is its messenger as it renews our mind, body and soul.”

“Suddenly an angel appeared among them, and the landscape shone bright with the glory of the Lord.”

“I bring you the most joyful news ever announced! The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord – has been born tonight in Bethlehem!”

“The Candy Cane”

“It is a woman’s nature to be constant – to love one and one only, blindly, tenderly, and for ever – bless them, dear creatures!”

“All our talents increase in the using, and every faculty, both good and bad, strengthens by exercise.”

“I would not send a poor girl into the world, ignorant of the snares that beset her path; nor would I watch and guard her, till, deprived of self-respect and self-reliance, she lost the power or the will to watch and guard herself.”

“A hardness such as this is taught by tough experience and despair alone.”

“His heart was like a sensitive plant, that opens for a moment in the sunshine, but curls up and shrinks into itself at the slightest touch of the finger, or the lightest breath of wind.”

“But he who dares not grasp the throne should never crave the rose.”

“I allow she has small claims to perfection; but then, I maintain that, if she were more perfect, she would be less interesting.”

“Keep a guard over your eyes and ears as the inlets of your heart, and over your lips as the outlet.”

“It is foolish to wish for beauty. Sensible people never either desire it for themselves or care about it in others. If the mind be but well cultivated, and the heart well disposed, no one ever cares for the exterior.”

“Our wishes are like tinder: the flint and steel of circumstances are continually striking out sparks, which vanish immediately, unless they chance to fall upon the tinder of our wishes; then, they instantly ignite, and the flame of hope is kindled in a moment.”

“It seems as if life and hope must cease together.”

“My heart is too thoroughly dried to be broken in a hurry, and I mean to live as long as I can.”

“I love the silent hour of night, For blissful dreams may then arise, Revealing to my charmed sight What may not bless my waking eyes.”

“The end of religion is not to teach us how to die, but how to live.”

“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.”

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to give you hope and a future.”

“God will supply all of our needs according to His riches in glory.”

“Cast all your cares on ME.”

“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In All your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.”

“We know that All things work together for them that love God, to them that are called according to His Purpose.”

“And when the storm comes, and the mighty wind shakes the forest, and thunder and lightning proclaim the majesty of the sky – then let your heart say in awe, “God moves in passion.”

“Therefore let your soul exalt your reason to the height of passion, that it may sing.”

In Memory of Prince

“Hope in God! For I shall again be thanking Him; in the presence of My Savior and my God!”

“And He will…make you shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his Hand.”

“Who gave Himself for our sins, to rescue us from the present evil age, as our God and Father willed – to Him be Glory for Endless Ages!”

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”

“Doghead is easy to learn, you just have to speak from the heart.”

“…Whatever is true, whatever is kind, whatever is lovely, and if there be anything worthy of praise, think then on these things.”

“Mine is the silver and mine the gold, says the Lord of hosts. Greater will be the future glory of this house, than the former, says the Lord of hosts; And in this place I will give peace.”

“Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

“Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.”

“As a consequence, your faith rests not on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.”

“You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, Who abide in His shadow for life, Say to the Lord, ‘My Refuge,’ My Rock in Whom I trust. And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of His Hand.”

This is the last in The Three-part Romeo Series of oil paintings inspired by Tofino Photography. My eternal gratitude for the empowering photographic compositions which bring one to a place of such beauty, tranquility and peace!

“Let there be a world to see, Let it be of Inspiration, Let there be a world to be, Let it be of God’s Creation.”

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the suffering and afflicted. He has sent me to comfort the broken-hearted…Beauty for ashes; Joy instead of mourning; Praise instead of heaviness.”