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Author Archives: eteal
sabbaths
Sabbath: a sacred time of rest. take tiny sabbaths daily.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, cat nap, daily nap, enzo, ink brush painting, ink drawing, line drawing, love, naps, poetry, sabbath, sabbaths, shabbat shalom, simu-e, spirituality, tiny cat
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cups
cups. It is their emptiness that is their usefulness. (or so we are taught by great sages.) especially when that emptiness is filled with Love. (which is always useful. nevertheless, they still need to be washed regularly.)
Posted in Tao Cats
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, cat, cat in teacup, cats, feline art, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, kitten in cup, Lao-tsu, Laotzu, line drawing, love, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tao, zen
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smudgemuffin
Never underestimate the power of frolic. Laughter is the best medicine when it is filled with Love.
Posted in The Now
Tagged aacr, aat, animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, brush painting, dog, dogs, joy, kids with serious illness, pet therapy, poetry, sumi-e, therapy dogs, yorkie, Yorkshire terrier
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the promise of pairs
in the morning light, the promise of pears appears blooming the first week of fall, with a tiny baby green frog nestled in the leaves and a small anole on a stem. Hope has no time table.
facing forwards
We all have to look forward, sometimes we just need a little company to remind us. while we sit in our present moment. and re-learn how to wag our tales. thanks.
Posted in Animal assisted therapy, Blessings
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, depression, eco-spirituality, exhaustion, grief, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mourning, pet therapy, poetry, possibilities, recovery, spirituality, sumi-e, therapy dogs
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the sads
a wise woman once told me, “put your hand on your heart if you feel that your world is falling apart-“ and on the days when your hand can’t quite reach – I’ll be there for you.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, depression, feline assisted therapy, grief, home sick, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mental illness, nature, pet therapy, poetry, recovery, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, therapy cats
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remembered light
oh sweet, dish faced poodle. i could eat a meal of love in your remembered light. Thank you for jumping rope with a young girl in the dark of night. wanted to let you know, everything turned out all right. but You … Continue reading
A crow, a crane and a gull
a crane stood at the base of the streetlight, a crow sat on the top, a sea gull soared in circles. and the sun shined on. we all have a place in the sacred circus of love. why judge the … Continue reading
positions
On one side of the glass is a small lizard. On one side of the glass is a calico cat. The lizard scampers across the surface, A paw traces its every move. then, all is still. The Lizard is no … Continue reading
Posted in Tao Cats
Tagged anole, calico cats, cats, chase, eco-spirituality, illustration, indoor cats, interspecies spirituality, koan, lizards, nature, perspectives, poetry, predator prey relationship, sacred inquiry, safety, spirituality, sumi-e
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Swimming
what you can wade through – some of us must swim across. what you call a puddle I call a pool!
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