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Tag Archives: cats
Attraction
The tabby jumped into my lap And entwined Herself around my heart. Outside the thunder boomed and the lightening flashed, But inside was all purrs. … A reminder When you feel you are in the middle of a storm, Go … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, Ministry of Animals, mysticism, nature, Poems, poetry, purrs, self, spirituality, storms, sumi-e, tabby, wisdom
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Longing
She lies on the mat In front of the door Where last she saw The one she loves best We all long for Love. Trust it. It always returns… In fact It never truly leaves.
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Tagged art, cat, cat sitting, cats, daily practice, Elizabeth Teal., faith, hope, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, longing, love, meditation, mysticism, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, travel, wisdom
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Treed
She was up into the sweet gum tree Gazing into a world I could not see from my grounded stance. . Whatever your vantage point, View your world with love.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, cat in tree, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., gratitude, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, sweet gum
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Listening
He sat listening to all the colors of the evening, Be ready to answer the song of the trees.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, black cat, blessings, brush painting, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tao
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Territories
The pocket panther Slinks around Spraying newly opened pathways Finding his way in this brave new world.
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Tagged animals, art, art journal, black cat, blessings, brush painting, cat, cats, daily practice, Elizabeth Teal., grief, ink, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, meditation, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sprays, sumi-e, watercolor
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Tuxedos
The tabby always wore a tuxedo A purrfect white Bib with matching gloves and spats Or mitts if you purrfurr She only purred and never spat At anyone. Seemingly aware that every day life is A special occasion, worthy of … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, cats, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, feral cats, formal, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, rescue, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby, tuxedo tabby cat
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Fear
fear Like and angry cat Lies in wait It pounces When you feel backed into a corner… . Remember The world is still round, All things are possible.
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Tagged art, blessings, brush painting, cat fights, cats, daily practice, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, fear, hope, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, pounce, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom
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Whispers
He pours Himself into my heart He purrs through my veins like the wind rustling the jasmine . The scent of Spring rises Gently whispering Of Love
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Tagged art, black cat, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., felines, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, soul painting, spirituality, Spring, sumi-e
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Upside Down
She threw Herself upside down Rolling on the ground With Joy!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., feral cats, gratitude, ink brush meditiation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, joy, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby cat
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Lap cat
The black cat is feeling better! He jumped right onto my lap top. And purred.
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Tagged black cat, cats, computers, Elizabeth Teal., illustration, laps, laptops, Liz Teal, poem, poetry, purrs, sumi-e
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