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Category Archives: Dao Dogs
A bird in a tree….
the bird in the tree is singing to the dog. I do not know the lyrics, but it does not seem to be a lullaby….. yet he goes to sleep anyway. No matter the tune being sung, it is as … Continue reading
Posted in Dao Dogs
Tagged animals, art, bird songs, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, interspecies spirituality, nature, poetry, poodle, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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but wait
surprised by kind eyes, you turn your head. Wait don’t go yet! we both seem to say, as leash tugs and other entanglements pull us apart.
Posted in Dao Dogs, zen dog
Tagged animals, art, Dog walking, dogs, interspecies spirituality, poetry, puppies, spirituality, sumi-e, walking dogs, Wheaton puppy
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Friends
No matter now long it has been, good friends remind you. PLAY!
Posted in Dao Dogs, zen dog
Tagged adopted dog, all-american mixed breed, art, blessings, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, friendship, love, play bow, poodle, spirituality
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Waiting
behind the gate, it’s getting late – and here You are. waiting. welcoming. Home.
contagion
you are sooooooo filled with Joy! no You are!
inquiry
there You were in the middle of my driveway – curious, i too have questions for You! but perhaps we should start by simply listening to each other. ( and yes, we are all wet behind our ears, even this … Continue reading
Posted in Dao Dogs, God's dog, zen dog
Tagged animals, art, curiousity, dog training, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, interspecies spirituality, love, mysticism, poetry, puppy, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix
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Love looks on…
we come into your hearts. we grow up, until we are so full… we must shed our skins…. we grow on, until there is only one heart beating… the other heart must travel onward becoming the messenger of Love, leaving … Continue reading
Posted in Animal assisted therapy, Dao Dogs, God's dog, grief, loss, mourning, pet loss, therapy dog, zen dog
Tagged AAA, AAE, aat, bereavement, Black Lab, dog, dogs, dogs in the classroom, dogs visiting in nursing homes, faith, gratitude, grief, interspecies spirituality, labrador retriever, love, pet loss, poetry, therapy dog, wisdom of grief
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speckled paws
speckled paws came and danced in my heart today while it was breaking. thank you, for reminding me of so much Love.
Posted in Dao Dogs, zen dog
Tagged australian cattle dogs, blessings, cattle dog mix, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, love, poetry, puppies, spirituality, sumi-e
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Safety
this is a cone of safety not a cone of shame, it is a cone of responsibility. and even though i don’t like it, it is a cone of love. it is not however an ice cream cone. that would … Continue reading
Posted in Dao Dogs, zen dog
Tagged cone of shame, cones, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, elizabethan collars on dogs, good pet care, interspecies spirituality, love, nature, poetry, post surgery dog, puppies, responsible behavior, spirituality, sumi-e
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