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Tag Archives: AAI
Essential
My human is a nurse She works 12 hour shifts tending to the hurts of this world When she comes home I work 12 hour shifts tending to the hurts you can’t see Both of us are essential workers in … Continue reading
Tiny blessing
They call me, Mini Me, But I am smaller than that, Je suis petite. Je suis l’amour! ….. She was a Snow White blessing A wee princess in a pink ruff Just when things we’re getting tough. Thank you, mon … Continue reading
Class
The brindle bug Too leggy for a Boston Pug Leaps into the hearts of students of all ages, (Though some of us are called teachers and such). ………… Some of us don’t belong to one person, We belong to the … Continue reading
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Tagged AAE, AAI, animal assisted interventions, animal assisted therapy, Boston pug, Bugg dog, classroom dog, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, mixed breed, poetry, radical hospitality, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix, universal love
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Watch
She simply sat on the bed And watched me while I, in pain, tried to nap, Somehow I felt better. Being looked after is not a bad thing. Watch those you love, with love.
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Tagged AAI, accident, blessings, cats, Elizabeth Teal., healing, home sick, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, recovery, spirituality, sumi-e
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Grandmother Child
The ancient one looks like a puppy A grand child of royal pugs and the fey With gentle eyes and Yoda’s ears She is gracious Dispensing the quiet wisdom of acceptance Teaching lessons we all need No matter our years … Continue reading
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Tagged AAI, acceptance, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted therapy, Elizabeth Teal., fey, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, love, pet therapy, poetry, pugs, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom, yoda
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Purple
She took one look at Him And wrapping her arms around His neck, buried Her face in his purpled poodle pompadour. The dog just smiled and gently wagged an equally amethyst pompom. . Love comes in all the colors of … Continue reading
Tears
Tears & tears One washes, One rips. . The little dog yelps and barks joining The tantrum of holy righteous anger and wounded inner child Roiling in my belly. No cuddling comforting Therapy Dog is She – But fierce in … Continue reading
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Tagged AAI, aat, animal assisted chaplaincy, art, bereaved, bereavement, broken, Elizabeth Teal., grief, heartache, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mourning, pain, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tantrums, tears, therapy dog
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Tilted
Somedays you feel tilted It helps to have friends To get back Upright.
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Tagged AAE, AAI, aat, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted therapy, art, blessings, Elizabeth Teal., illustration, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, off balance, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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Renewal
stress? Can be good. Can be bad. But no matter if we’re joyous or jolted… We all need renewal and recovery.
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Tagged AAI, aat, birds, daily practice, dog training, dogs, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, joy, Liz Teal, nap, nature, pet therapy, poem, poetry, recovery, spiritual direction, spirituality, stress, sumi-e, therapy dog, working dog
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Speechless
No words. He simply walked up to the child and sat, Leaning in, Creating connection With no words.
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Tagged AAI, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted education, animal assisted interventions, animals, art, devotion, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, spoo, standard poodle, sumi-e
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