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Tag Archives: cats
Under the sofa
Thunder Lightning Frightening Two enemies who needed shelter found themselves together safe from the coming storm. . We all need to seek shelter when we are scared, Even if others may not understand our fears…. Sometimes the thunder is real, … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, brush painting, cats, dogs, family, friends, ink brush painting, interfaith, lightning, Liz Teal, love, nature, phobias, poetry, refuge, safety, security, shelter, sofas, solidarity, spirituality, sumi-e, thunder, Thunderstorms
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Turns
The cat stuck Her paw in the water bowl Then Her face, While He waited patiently for a turn, Thirst quenched, They touched noses As if in a commonality if understanding…. We all need to communion, And all water is … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, brush painting, cats, communion, daily practice, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., hope, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, meditation, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, unity, water, water bowl sharing
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Camouflage
As I child I was taught to ‘hide in plain sight” These days I think it more important that we all learn to see.
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Tagged active listening, authentic self, camouflage, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, equality, equanimity, equity, i see you, in the closet, interspirituality, love, nature, poetry, respect, sacred listening, spirituality, sumi-e
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Think outside the box
The moment the pizza box was delivered, The cat leapt upon it, Purring as She settled down for a short nap. . Some of us want what’s in the box, Others simply want to curl up in the radiating warmth … Continue reading
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Tagged brush painting, cats, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, meditation, pizza, poetry, sketch, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, thinking outside the box
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Presto
Suddenly You were there! How is it possible when all the doors were closed? . Simple. I poured in through all the cracks in your heart.
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Tagged art, black cat, cats, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., hearts, ink brush painting, ink spill, Liz Teal, love, mystic, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Wisdom from a Cat
Look up to those you love. (Hint: be prepared to receive some looks yourself) (Practice: look into a mirror)
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Tagged art, cats, daily practice, Elizabeth Teal., honor, Liz Teal, looking up, meditation, mirrors, poetry, respect, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, teaching, trust, wisdom
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Prepare
Watching, Perched, Both alert and relaxed…. Ready at a moment’s purr to pounce. Be ready for whatever comes your way.
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Tagged art, black cat, cats, ink brush painting, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Waking up
Sometimes it is hard to wake up, No matter how hard you want to, Or what you are looking forward to! Luckily, there are friends willing to help! Enlightenment doesn’t happed all at once…. Sometimes we need patience, support… And … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, art, cats, dogs, enlightenment, ink brush painting, morning, spiritual direction, sumi-e, waking up, woke
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Sides
A cedar-colored cat Sat On a log. . On a cedar log Sat A self-colored cat. . Under the cat Sat The cedar log. . On top of the log Sat The cat. . We sat together glowing golden bronze … Continue reading
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Tagged cat, cats, cedars, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, logs, meditation, nature, non-dualism, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, theology, trees, universalism, wisdom, zazen
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Trinity
Three little circular bundles curled up together Separately As the rain poured down. . All on one bed. Two dogs One cat All mammals All girls All unique One family. . We can create divisions Or we can live in … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, cat, cats, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., enzo, hope, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, meditation, mysticism, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, toy dogs, trinity, unity, water color, wisdom
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