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Monthly Archives: April 2015
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You yeah, YOU! It’s ok to be the loud bird in the tree. Sing your song!
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Tagged bird in tree, birds, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, joy, make a joyful noise, nature as a guide, nature is my religion, singing, song, Spring, sumi-e
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Earth Day
in the garden the jasmine is in bloom threatening to overcome my senses… and there too is a snake – more than one, actually, and i listen to all they have to say. they offer no evil temptations – just … Continue reading
welcome
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Tagged art, come come whoever you are, homecoming, interfaith, interspirituality, poetry, poodle on sofa, poodle rescue, rescue poodle, Rumi, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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daily salvations
morning baptisms sacred dreams
Babies
out of the store he comes Carried in the arms of the man who is closing up. Placed onto the sidewalk….. the end of the day requires two hands and a strong heart some nights. the heavy metal gate … Continue reading
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Tagged akita puppies, akitas, bus travel, centering, German Shepherd, german shepherd puppy, NYC, spiritual growth
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Grace, the Heart faced dog
some of us wear our hearts on sleeves You wear yours on your face. Does your person know how much you long for them to love themselves? They can not see how much abuse there is in use? … Continue reading
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Well traveled
I can speak many languages, English, Spanish, basic human and some feline…. Yet over and over I try to teach you mine, And all that happens is you speak yours louder and louder! Nevertheless I love you. And together we … Continue reading
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Bus tour
On a bus. No wifi. Promises of connection often fail by well meaning promises of connection. Rats. What do we use such an expression? More miscommunication and I suspect a broken promise we did not even know we had made … Continue reading
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Out on a limb
out on a limb is sometimes the only way to gain some perspective. enjoy the view.
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Tagged bird, bravery, chutzpah, courage, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, meditation, nature, out on a limb, risk, small bird, sumi-e, wisdom
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