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Tag Archives: dog
Full Moon Magic
I missed the blood moon. but the magic did not eclipse me. Started awake by who knows what, i see an old small dog in a baby sling worn by a worn out man in a worn out chair. both … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, blessings, blood moon, caring men, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, grace, gratitude, ink brush painting, love, loving husbands, old dogs, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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taking steps
do not just open the door and expect that to be all there is to it! doors may open, but you still have to walk thru them!
sweet dreams
somedays you wake up, help wake up some other bodies, they help others wake up, and by afternoon – everyone is ready for a nap. for we need to keep the dream alive.
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Tagged blessings, dog, dogs, dogs spooning, eco-chaplaincy, eco-spirituality, hope, keep the dream alive, meditation, naps, poetry, seeking enlightenment, spirituality, sumi-e, sweet dreams
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Love looks on…
we come into your hearts. we grow up, until we are so full… we must shed our skins…. we grow on, until there is only one heart beating… the other heart must travel onward becoming the messenger of Love, leaving … Continue reading
Posted in Animal assisted therapy, Dao Dogs, God's dog, grief, loss, mourning, pet loss, therapy dog, zen dog
Tagged AAA, AAE, aat, bereavement, Black Lab, dog, dogs, dogs in the classroom, dogs visiting in nursing homes, faith, gratitude, grief, interspecies spirituality, labrador retriever, love, pet loss, poetry, therapy dog, wisdom of grief
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visits
love sees past wheels and clothes and size.
Posted in The Now
Tagged aat, art, chihuahua, dog, dogs, ink brush painting, interspirituality, love, papillion, papillion mix, pet therapy, spirituality
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speckled paws
speckled paws came and danced in my heart today while it was breaking. thank you, for reminding me of so much Love.
Posted in Dao Dogs, zen dog
Tagged australian cattle dogs, blessings, cattle dog mix, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, love, poetry, puppies, spirituality, sumi-e
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Safety
this is a cone of safety not a cone of shame, it is a cone of responsibility. and even though i don’t like it, it is a cone of love. it is not however an ice cream cone. that would … Continue reading
Posted in Dao Dogs, zen dog
Tagged cone of shame, cones, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, elizabethan collars on dogs, good pet care, interspecies spirituality, love, nature, poetry, post surgery dog, puppies, responsible behavior, spirituality, sumi-e
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Leftover kaBooms
sometimes the day after is worse. for the leftover sparks and mortars are never allowed to go fallow. comfort and compassion trump any need for distraction. there is room under the table for two. i’ll climb in with you.
confused and scared
sometimes, we are all confused and scared. we must learn to trust. we must teach resilience to remember.
Posted in Dao Dogs, zen dog
Tagged confusion, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, fear, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, learn to trust, love, nature, pit bull mix, pit bulls, poetry, resilience, spirituality, sumi-e, trust
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trust
Posted in Dao Dogs, zen dog
Tagged dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, faith, hope, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, spirituality, sumi-e, tao, trust, zen
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