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About eteal

Reverend Teal is a minister, chaplain, artist and storyteller. She specializes in the human-animal bond and all its healing aspects.

Listening in church

Listen to the little birds in the churchyard. They stop by  Without forgetting they can fly and be free. Love, like sunshine and air, is for us all.

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The. Now.

I saw an old friend and her service dog on Broadway today. We spoke of the past and worried about the future. Only the dog stood in the present. Ah. Perhaps that is why they are such gifts…..

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A rat with wings

A most auspicious rat has passed today, He was truly a magnificent being . All things matter, the large and the small, And all are beloved, whether your short or your tall. Yes,  a rat can be an angel on … Continue reading

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purrfect advice

Even though you think danger is near, Keep listening to Love instead of fear.

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PERSISTENT

the nose appeared and nudged at me, then paw appeared on my knee. LOVE persistently. . take a break, be with Me, until ALL are free, LOVE incessantly.

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red flowers

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flying with scissors

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darkness

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trust

as i meditate in the meadow i look before me to see, a dog and a cat in joyful reverie. romping and playing with nary care, and then stopping and pooping while i sat and stared. together they pooped and … Continue reading

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growth spurts

the rain has stopped, and the grass grows tall, and if you look carefully – the lawn is sprouting ears and tails! We are growing together, but we are not all growing the same way…

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