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Tag Archives: animal assisted therapy
Space and longing
Some days the world is upside, The only thing to be done is to love. Again and again… And keep spinning. Holding sacred space, Longing for you, And You are everywhere……
lost
i knocked on the door of her room, “Would you like a visit from a dog?” “No, i have not lost a dog” Ah “Would you like a visit?” i ask as i enter the room — “Oh yes, please…” … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged aging, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted therapy, dementia, dogs in nursing homes, eco-chaplaincy, elderly, grace, interfaith, lost dogs, love, nursing home, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, visiting pet
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A rat with wings
A most auspicious rat has passed today, He was truly a magnificent being . All things matter, the large and the small, And all are beloved, whether your short or your tall. Yes, a rat can be an angel on … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted therapy, love, mourning, pet loss, pet rats, rats, rodents as pers
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focus
together we enter the therapy gym, and my canine partner shines! greeting all with quiet grace, finding access in the smallest of spaces. gently laying his head into the crook of an arm, or standing next to a woman who … Continue reading
Posted in therapy dog
Tagged aat, animal assisted therapy, attention, dog, dog training, focus, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, job description, love, nature, pet therapy, physical therapy, poetry, poodles, positive reinforcement, spirituality, therapy dog training, training with food, visiting dogs, what really matters
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truth
that is my mother, we have the same name, she said, as she pointed to the wall of her room – following her finger i looked at the pictures taped to the vinyl wallpaper, but i saw no family photographs … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged alzheimers, angel, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted therapy, animals, art, Christian Mystic, Christmas, creche, dementia, dog, dogs visiting in nursing homes, eco-chaplaincy, family photos, interspecies spirituality, love, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, The meaning of Christmas, watercolor, wheelchair
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long hot day
it has been a long hot day in the long hot sun but the only thing that truly melts, is my heart when i see You.
Posted in Animal assisted therapy, Blessings, Dao Dogs
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted therapy, animal mysticism, Basset Hound, dog, eco-mysticism, hounds, interspecies spirituality, love, mysticism, poetry, scent hound, spirituality, sumi-e, summer days, therapy dogs, unconditional love
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impersonations
you are a funny bunny! Tradition has it that i resemble a butterfly, and i love you.
Joyful home
here You are! Here you are!!! welcome Home, let’s play!
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted therapy, compassion, daily practice, dogs, home, joy, mysticism, play, play bows, poodle, standard poodle
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