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Monthly Archives: March 2020
Wrapped & Anchored
He wraps around my foot Like a living anchor Holding me fast to this moment in time. Everyone has a holy duty.
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Tagged art, black cat, blessings, cat love, Elizabeth Teal., holy duty, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, love, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Return
They come with dancing smiles Prancing across the meadow Oh Joy unbounded Return Return Return
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, border collie, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, joy, little white dog, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, recalls, smiles, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix
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Sing
I go outside to a chorus of birds. “ How can you sing at a time like this?” “How can we not?” SING.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, birds, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., hope, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, sacred activism, singing, song, spirituality, sumi-e
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Zoom Joy
Tiny faces fill my screen, Humans connecting over the inter webs, While cats and dogs and babies Squirm, saunter, and snuggle In our view. An Owl hoots outside An Owl! Where earlier only destruction reigned. Reminding us, We are all … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, connections, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, joy, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, owl, poetry, social distancing, spirituality, sumi-e, zoom
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How now brown cow?
I opine about bovine That I can not see They are just down the road from me But too far to walk Both of us bound by railings To keep us safe. Oh beautiful sacred world, May we reach out … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, covid-19, cow, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., Florida Cracker Cattle, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Wake up
At the foot of my bed a calico cat opens Her golden green eyes Reaching for my toes with pink and black roses. How do you know you’ve been asleep? You wake up! STRETCH!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, brush painting, calico cat, cat, daily practice, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., enlightenment, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, knowledge, Liz Teal, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, wake up
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Waves
With the smallest of breezes The trees wave blessings. The little white dog Drops the world on a string at my feet. ………..
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, breezes, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., fetch, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, little white dog, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mindfulness, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, wind, zen
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Dreams
In times of nightmares Be grateful for soft sweet dreams That purr your soul Awake
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, cats, dreams, Elizabeth Teal., gratitude, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, nightmares, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Tea time
A tiny titmouse came to tea And sang a little song to me I would sing the song to you, But I haven’t the gift that that songbird has, But you can listen with your heart. And She assures me … Continue reading
Oh, Snap!
Once upon a time It was the most expensive leash I ever bought Custom Two brass rings! Could turn into a kennel rope in seconds Or walk a dog down a country lane. Today, It saved my wrist. While sitting … Continue reading
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