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Category Archives: Statements of Faith
by any other name…
the prettiest tiniest little flying bug alighted on my arm… but only for a second. it had apparently confused me with the rose. or perhaps it recognized our similarities… . be not afraid to bloom and smell sweet.
poop
the caterpillar looked like bird poop. i watched as it voraciously ate the lemon tree leaves…. (and if i am honest, i felt a little like poop at the moment, and every bit as gluttonous) . we are all made … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted spiritual direction, art as prayer, art as sacred practice, art journal, caterpillar looks like poop, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., giant swallowtail butterfly, giant swallowtail caterpillar, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, made in the image of God, made in the image of the creator, nature, painting, poem, poetry, Reverend Elizabeth Teal, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, tadpoles, transformation, wildlife
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bouquets of busy
simply to be, is to be busy. for what is busy, if not productive? and what is the simile of productivity? To be busy as a bee! and nothing simple is ever easy: even to a simple bee. thus, we … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitudes, Statements of Faith
Tagged bees, chinese brush painting, Elizabeth Teal., fun, God loves you, honey bees, ink, meditation, mindfulness, mother's day, painting, poetry, practice, productivity, pun, simile, simplicity, watercolor
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Hoot
i step out into the sunlight carrying with me my own shadow… and i hear laughter …..look around! and there, Her head tilted in disbelief, i see Wisdom in the light.
Posted in Statements of Faith, Winged wisdoms
Tagged blessings, early morning, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., hoot, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, morning lauds, morning light, morning meditation, nature, owls, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, whoots, wildlife
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Stuffed
curled up next to a stuffed tiger, She sleeps soundly, little snoring purrs punctuate the peace. . sometimes we need all need the comfort of a soft effigy… it doesn’t make us idolatrous…. just needy… . She had no trouble … Continue reading
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Tagged calico, cats, dreams, effigy, feline, heresy, idols, needy, peace, rev.elizabeth teal, sleeping, stuffed tigers
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pathways and gates
i can not go further, i can not leave this place. at first i think my path is blocked. Dear Charlotte, is this your handiwork? but on closer examination the weaver of this web is a jewel – ah Indra! … Continue reading
Posted in Blessings, grief, joy, loss, mourning, Statements of Faith, The Now, Winged wisdoms
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Hinduism, Indra's Net, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, jewel spiders, meditation, mystic heart, mysticism, namaste, orb weavers, path, peace, poetry, sacred paths, sat nam, spirituality, sumi-e, yoga
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Ancient Runes
the Sun is up! and i am standing in a spill of golden bright. next to me, at eye level is a furred sprite – and above yet another. they look look east and west, as i gaze north. … Continue reading
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Tagged beloved community, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, faith, fehu, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, morning meditation, nature, nature is my religion, poetry, runes, SBNR, spirituality, squirrels, sumi-e, sunshine, Unitarian Universalism, unity
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Peace and Good
The kitten sits. and so do i. watching. listening. learning. Pace e Bene
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Tagged ania, animal assisted chaplaincy, cat, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, education, faith, feral kittens, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, kitten, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, pace e bene, poetry, SNR, spirituality, sumi-e, Tabby kitten, zazen
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unexpected joys
we all have to deal with the laws of unintended consequences. let them not be because of what we hate, let them bring unexpected joys because of what we love.
Posted in Statements of Faith, The Now, therapy dog
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, border collie, border collie cross, border collie mix, compassion, eco-spirituality, hate, hate crimes, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, joy, love, nature, non-violence, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, unintended consequences
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