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Tag Archives: desire
Perspectives and hope
The thing you want is some times Out of reach, Above your head Or out of sight… Patience little one, Bones will fall from the sky The sun will come out after the rain.
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, bones, desire, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., hope, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, little white dog, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, Suzanne Clothier
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Desire
The cat eyed the lizard. The lizard did not return the gaze, But simply sat still Until the desire to flee had passed. A soft breeze carried the scent of jasmine and gardenias. The cat sauntered off.
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, blessings, cat, desire, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, impulse control, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby, wants
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Egg
The egg is cracked right above the container But before it can reach the bowl A paw appears Temptation or opportunity strikes. . Do we act on our impulses or our needs?
Posted in The Now
Tagged cats, desire, eggs, Elizabeth Teal., Liz Teal, need, opportunity, painting, poem, Poems, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby, wisdom
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Desire
I put the blackberry into my mouth suddenly I was overcome with desire As it exploded sweetness …. I wanted them all! But a loud caw, and a high trill cut thru my gluttony… . Remember to share.
Posted in The Now
Tagged balance, bird, birds, birds eating berries, blackberries, brush painting, crops, desire, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, feeding the world, food addiction, fruits, ink brush painting, joy, Liz Teal, love, nature, poetry, sacred activism, sharing, spirituality, sumi-e
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Longing and desire
What you see as distress, Is only longing… What is the object of desire? What do you long for? These are the more important questions… How can you not long for the renewal that the robin brings? No matter the … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, black cat, desire, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interspirituality, longing, love, mysticism, nature, poet, poetry, robin, robin red breast, spirituality, sumi-e
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at the edge
desire, love, & longing, everything really is about belonging. . All are welcome at the Table. COME. SIT. STAY.
Desire
my first dog was a small black bundle of poodle. i was 9 years old and He was splendid! I named him Captain Timothy Carver, and called him Tim. we jumped rope together, and chased waves on the beach… and … Continue reading
Posted in Animal assisted therapy, animal facilitated chaplaincy
Tagged adopted poodle, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal facilitated chaplaincy, curiosity, desire, dog, Elizabeth Teal., grief recovery, healing, hope, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, jumping rope, love, mysticism, poodle puppy, remeberance, spirituality, sumi-e, tao, theology, wisdom, zen
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Premack Promises
If you want to play in puddles, there are bound to be some rainy days.
Posted in zen dog
Tagged animal training, desire, dog, dog training, eco-spirituality, faith, ink brush meditiation, interfaith, interspirituality, love, nature, patience, play, premack's principle, puddles, spirituality, want, zen
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