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Tag Archives: dogs
Farewell
I said goodbye to a friend today. His name was Sam, And he was larger than life, A bear of a dog, Gentle and fierce… He protected his family’s heart through the many transitions of life, And he continues to … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, bereavement, dogs, euthanasia, euthanized, farewells, grief, ink brush painting, loss, love, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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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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Mentors
The littlest dog danced on the grass As she watched the little white dog splash in the puddle. Longing to jump in, And Fearful of getting wet… She dances and watches. The dancer notices… And She play bows and splashes … Continue reading
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Tagged allelomimetic behavior, art, coaching, dancing, dogs, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, interspirituality, love, mentors, nature, poem poetry, poetry, puddles, spirituality, splash, sumi-e
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Agile
Young and excited All legs and possibilities, She leapt into the air… Wings are not needed for flight – Enthusiasm is.
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Tagged adolescent, agility, dog training, dogs, Elizabeth Teal., hope, Liz Teal, poetry, puppy, Shepherd, 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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Yes and?
She loves to leap and laugh For Her there is only this moment. . The rules of improv and dog training are the same, Start with accepting what is – Yes, And build from there! Good rules for life too!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, comedy, dog training, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, improv, improvisation, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mysticism, nature, performance, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier
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Hidden
Sometime you just stop and stay for a moment, Unaware you are surrounded by hidden grace. Don’t try it chase it, It will run… But never forget It is always there. If you stop for a moment.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, dog training, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., grace, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, seekers, seeking, sit stays, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix, water color
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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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