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Tag Archives: cat
Cupped
The calico cat Got a kitty cup cat bed And curled up into its cozy security We all need safe places to nap and dream.
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Tagged blessings, cat, cat beds, dreams, eco-chaplaincy, Elizabeth Teal., Liz Teal, love, naps, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Wake up
At the foot of my bed a calico cat opens Her golden green eyes Reaching for my toes with pink and black roses. How do you know you’ve been asleep? You wake up! STRETCH!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, brush painting, calico cat, cat, daily practice, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., enlightenment, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, knowledge, Liz Teal, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, wake up
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Witness
I opened the door After the storm Expecting to find fallen trees But All I saw was the huge tail feathers Of two grand birds Taking to flight across my yard As leaves swirled around my feet. ………. Sometimes, More … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, birds, blessings, cat, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, hope, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, storm aftermath, sumi-e, wind
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Rest
Sabbaths do not look the same for everyone, Do not judge them, Remember to take yours. Honor the Sabbath However you need to.
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Tagged art, blessings, cat, Elizabeth Teal., honor, ink brush painting, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, mulberry paper, nature, poetry, sabbath, spirituality, sumi-e
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Out on a limb
Though the dog discovering the cat in the tree may jump and bark, The cat knows they were not chased here. They chose this limb. ……… Choose the limbs you climb out on, Be secure on your perch, Trust who … Continue reading
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Tagged art, blessings, cat, cat in tree, daily practice, dogs, Elizabeth Teal., interfaith, Liz Teal, love, MinistryofAnimals, mysticism, nature, out on a limb, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e
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Spirited Purrpose
When you feel your spirit is darkening Face into the light Search your shadow And heal. ……….. Purrhaps use a sacred text, or mantra, or song. Cats purr in pleasure and in pain… Your guru may just be at the … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, black cat, blessings, cat, daily practice, depression, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, feline wisdom, healing, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, shadow work, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom
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Tangled and smooth
She sauntered in through the front door Like she used to do before The collie came. She curled up side down in a pile of mending, A relaxed tangle of legs and paws And I thought I heard the house … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, cat, cats, cats and dogs, collie, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, new dog, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby
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Well dressed
I didn’t know it was a formal occasion, But the way you were dressed by nature Taught me otherwise, Your black and white tuxedo Gleamed in the setting sun As You gaze at me with golden eyes. . Every day … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, body positivity, cat, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., golden eyes, ink brush painting, interfaith, intersex, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tuxedo cats
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Horizon
Hang on to your shelve and seek the horizon.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, black cat, blessings, cat, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, feline wisdom, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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