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Monthly Archives: November 2016
lesson from some birds
they say that birds of a feather flock together… as if to validate ideas that segregate – but observation tells a truer story, even if our feathers don’t match – we all share the same air, and we land on … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged air, birds, birds of a feather, cranes, ducks, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ecology, feathers, flight, herons, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, nature, pigeons, spirituality, sumi-e, together, tolerance, unity
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anointed
a bright red bloomed from her forehead, panic welled up inside me as i failed to see dance of her tail and the gleam in her eye — she was in no pain – just a scrape! silly human woman! … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged canine, cuts, dog, eco-chaplaincy, fear, fences, fun, life with dogs, love, poetry, scrapes, sumi-e, terrier mix, toy dogs, wagging tail
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wrinkles
The ironing board is draped with calico… my eyes are heavy with sleep…. some days are just too full of wrinkles to be profound and deep.
Posted in The Now
Tagged brush painting, calico cat, cat, change of plans, domestic short hair, exhausted, funny poem, humor, iron, ironing board, irony, poetry, spiritual by-pass, spirituality, sumi-e, truth, wrinkles
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play with ME
when i forget that the world is sweet, a little dog comes at my feet and insists i remember.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted play therapy, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, faith, hope, ink brush painting, ink painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, joy, little dog, love, nature, painting, play, play therapy, poetry, recovery, short poem, spirituality, sumi-e, toy dog
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weighing in
the smallest of birds flitted thru the tree captivating the cat the dog and me. and then she landed on a leaf! how is it possible to be so light? ah, a lesson in tenderness.
Posted in The Now
Tagged angels can fly, bird, birds, cats, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, leaf, little bird, meditation, mystic poetry, nature, observations, poetry, small bird, spirituality, sumi-e, take themselves lightly, tao, tiny bird, tree
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waffling
my mother loved waffles. my mother loved my dog. my mother is gone. and so are the waffles. the dog is still here. . (and i can make more waffles, and i can still miss my mother. and i could train … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, breakfast for diner, dog training, dogs stealing food, funny poems, grief, love, mother loss, odd poems, poetry, poodles, spirituality, sumi-e, waffles
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FOCUS
looking down i see you so still, so focused, so silent. and yet i know, you are ready to spring into action when the opportunity presents itself. i too, must not loose focus – i too must be ready. i … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, black cats, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, meditation, mystic s, mysticism, nature, opportunities, poetry, practice, predatory behavior, prepared, ready, sacred activism, spirituality, sumi-e
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comfort
Oh big brown eyes, thank you for deep soulful looks, thank you for soft nuzzles and warm fur, thank you for seeing me. . may i always remember to see YOU as honestly as You see Me. may i … Continue reading
Posted in God's dog
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, brown eyes, comfort, dog, dog training, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, golden rule, i see you, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love one another, mixed breed, pet therapy, poetry, solace, soul, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix, therapy dog
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roost
i did not see You anywhere – compassion seems to have fled given way to corruption instead… i sit outside to meditate as i mediate the emotions of my head.. look up , says the voice within – and there … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged birds, birdwatching, cranes, depression, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, florida, hope, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, long leaf pines, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, pace, painting, pine needles, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, white feathers
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