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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.

A walk, a dog and a lake.

Posted on September 26, 2011 by eteal

You may have heard this story, or maybe you”re in it…….. One fine day, A guy and his dog ( or at least a dog that he calls his, he never asked the dog if he was his human) go … Continue reading →

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Sacred Space

Posted on August 15, 2011 by eteal

Sacred space, part one. Sacred space is safe space. A safe space is a place that you can explore what feels very scary: like being lost, like feeling like you are all alone, feeling abandoned or unloved. Be patient. Compassionate. … Continue reading →

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The Rest

Posted on August 8, 2011 by eteal
Esmerelda asleep

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The Rest You ask why I turn? You decide it is to lay the pampas grass down or to settle the snow – How could you know? Based only on the show. All we can say is we turn. We … Continue reading →

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Homonym for a Sunday

Posted on May 29, 2011 by eteal

Paws. Why not feet? I am told I need reminding to sit. A sabbath moment where we pause is such a feat! How easy it seems to the paws at my feet.

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Hummingbird Hello

Posted on April 22, 2011 by eteal

A hummingbird flew into our home. He flew in through the open door, circled the dining table, paused for a moment and flew out. My son & I looked at each other. Joy was bursting around our smiles and eyes. … Continue reading →

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The short story

Posted on April 10, 2011 by eteal

The short story of my interfaith, interspiritual, interspecies journey Reflections are often reversed, responses are often rehearsed. Is that why we fail to see God in Dog, or Allah in All?   With your paw in my hand, I look … Continue reading →

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There is no time

Posted on April 1, 2011 by eteal

There is no time like the present. The dogs at my feet know this to be so. I am still working on opening my gift.

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