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Monthly Archives: July 2017
Mud
The soft snore of a sleeping dog, Upside down, belly exposed and legs akimbo… So perfectly filled with dreams and trust, How can I be made at the mud on the sheets.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, dog play, dreams, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Lizzie Teal, love, mud, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, poodle paw, rain, sheets, spirituality, standard poodle, story teller, sumi-e, tao, trust, zen
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Advice
Be curious. Ask questions. Listen to responses. Act accordingly. Repeat.
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Tagged art, dog training, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, head tilt, ink brush meditiation, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, nature, pet therapy, poetry, poodle, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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Wounds
The warrior licked his wounds in the sunlight. Battle scarred, he wore his bravery casually, While the kittens frolicked about chasing bugs.
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Tagged animals, art, black cat, bravery, cat fight, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., feral cats, hero, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, short poem, spirituality, sumi-e, territorial
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Skipper
Who needs bridges? Not the Skipper of a schooner! Sail on, my friend….you have navigated many a soul and many a sea, Now is the time to let it be. Thank you for your service.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, bereavement, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, grief, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, nature, pet loss, poetry, rainbow bridge, sailing with cats, schooner, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby cat
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Bridges
When I first met her, She was just a wee grll with a curl, Dashing over the alps.. Flying thru the air from endless green meadow into brilliant blue sky … Bowing to a fallen leaf… She pounced. Then as … Continue reading
reflecting Salvations
He has the palest mask, Like a secret super hero… Like the memory of salvations from long ago longing… Are you a saint? Or simple halfway up the mountain… . Then again… There are the freckles…. And all I can … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, big dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, freckles, gratitude, ink brush meditiation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Working dog
A working dog is of service to the world, But only by invitation- A service dog only works for one, But is an inspiration. Do not confuse the two, for in the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness, No one … Continue reading
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Tagged aat, animal assisted therapy, animals, art, daily practice, dog, dog training, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, love, meditation, poetry, poodle, service dogs, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, therapy dogs, working dogs
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Longing and desire
What you see as distress, Is only longing… What is the object of desire? What do you long for? These are the more important questions… How can you not long for the renewal that the robin brings? No matter the … Continue reading
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Tagged art, black cat, desire, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interspirituality, longing, love, mysticism, nature, poet, poetry, robin, robin red breast, spirituality, sumi-e
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Nestling
The squirrel climbed the tree Carrying a bundle of grass, Roots still entact. Nesting? Gardening?? Looking for a home, or just decorating? The squirrel descended the tree, Still carrying the bundle of grass. . With all this talk of decluttering … Continue reading
Like water
Like water of a duck’s back, Peace came, Filled with giggles and joy and otters and mermaids.
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Tagged baptism, blessings, ducks, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Harriman State Park, joy, nature, peace, poetry, spirituality, splashing, sumi-e
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