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Tag Archives: daily practice
Blinders
Sometimes it is not enough to simply open the blinds, you have to get behind them to see what is really Here
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, brush painting, cat, cats, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, enlightenment, humor, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, open, poetry, religion, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, venetian blinds, window, windows
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Emotional support
Sitting At the airport Surrounded by Love. At my feet, A carrier is unzipped, The contents are Tethered as per the rules. Soft snoozy sounds emit from green canvas, Providing emotional support to all around. Her person sits beside me, … Continue reading
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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Picking up
When things fall apart, Remember, There are always those who will help you pick up the pieces.
Nature vs Nurture
Whoever you live with shapes you.. Whatever environment you live in Impacts you… Is it nature or nurture? The answer is always, Both. . Nature and nurture. . So what nature do you nurture? . Who do You live with?
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Tagged ants, bugs, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., flowers, ink brush painting, interfaith, litter, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, sacred activism, soda cans, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, watercolors
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Refracted
Some days, Everything is rainbows… But only after rain. Memo to Self, Sparkle.
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Tagged art, brush painting, daily practice, dog training, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, healing, hope, ink brush meditation, interspecies spirituality, joy, Liz Teal, love, nature, pet therapy, poetry, rain, rainbows, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix, water color
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Swosh
Out the window A red bloom opens… And You dash by to rescue me back to the magic of the moment. Out the window A tiny explosion of wings passes. And You open and provide a safe place for my … Continue reading
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Tagged daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., God, hummingbird, interspirituality, joy, Liz Teal, nature, nature is my religion, poetry, red flowers, sacred presence, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, water color
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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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Shells
The Newly Bright Green whispers to me on gossamer wings – Leaving behind what she no longer needed. All that remained was a shell on the lintel, Leaving us to ponder the mysteries of transformation.
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Tagged change, cicada, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, growth, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, nature, nature is my religion, poetry, possibilities, shamanism, shell, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, Summer, transformation
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