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Tag Archives: calico cat
rules
i have no idea what was really being said, between the cat and the dog. both being of the same size, (well in truth the cat was bigger -) it was clear however, that the rules of engagement had somehow … Continue reading
JOY!
open hearted JOY! Roll with it!
Posted in Tao Cats
Tagged animal assisted family, art, blessings, calico cat, cat, cat with white paws, ecstacy, elation, feline, feline assisted therapy, joy, love, mysticism, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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high chairs
high chairs for toddlers become small chairs for teens. the grown up understands that no chair is really higher than the other as long as they all reach the common table. and in between they are purrfect perches for memories … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged aging, calico cat, cat, cats, compassion, equality, equity, gratitude, growing up, high chairs, ink brush painting, poetry, purring, rescue cat, sumi-e, teens, toddlers
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Bliss
on the the small round table is a small round cat purring in her sleep.
Posted in Tao Cats
Tagged bliss, calico cat, cat nap, drawing cats, feline, ink brush meditation, love, nap time, poetry, purring, sacred cats, sketching cats in ink, sleeping cat, spirituality, sumie
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whole cloth
she walked into my life and is still helping me put the pieces together when things feel like they are coming apart. we may look all patchwork on the outside – but inside we are all love.
Posted in The Now
Tagged adopting cats, animal assisted chaplaincy, bereavement, calico cat, cats, feline salvation, feral cats, grief, inter-species spirituality, interspecies spiritual direction, loss, love, mourning, patchwork, pet therapy, quilting, spiritual direction, things fall apart
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adapt/adopt
we are adaptable creatures, designed to adopt each other. consciously conceived or adopted – all of us want homes. we are family.
the greatest of these
i sit in meditation and the cat sits. i ponder what makes bravery.
Acceptance and Rejections
made in the image, we create – we are obsessive makers, like breath and life we pour forth. will anyone want what i make? like breath and life, she just purrs forth. creating community and sharing love. What is rejection? … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, art sale, calico cat, collage, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, friendly cat, ink brush painting, love, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, yard sale, yart sale
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Calico Comfort
once upon a time there was a gingham dog and a calico cat, rumor has it there was a terrible spat. but don’t believe the rumors you hear – for calico comfort is very dear – and far from eating … Continue reading
patchwork
somedays when it all falls to pieces, there comes the calico cat, to put the peace back.
Posted in Tao Cats
Tagged AAA, aat, animal assisted therapy, calico, calico cat, calico cats, crafts, eco-ministry, falling apart, grief, healing, love, mourning, peace, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, the patchwork cat, therapy cat
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