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Tag Archives: dragonfly
Dragonfly fly by
On tiny dancer legs With gossamer wings Hope flitted in the air Lighting For a moment On the possible.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, brush painting, daily practice, dragonfly, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, hope, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, possibilities, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e
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Smiles
How many smiles have you been given in your lifetime? Think of them as Joy seeds, Remember them and they grow, And bloom. How many smiles have you planted ?
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Tagged art, blessings, brush painting, daily practice, dragonfly, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, hope, ink, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, joy, Liz Teal, love, nature, nature is my religion, poem, poetry, smiling dog, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, water color, wisdom
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Hope
The limb broken by the storm has Small green stars Blooming from the torn bark .
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Tagged dragonfly, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, hope, ink brush painting, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, sweet gum tree
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big blue
the biggest bluest dragonfly i have ever seen landed on the flower. “wow,” i said, “is there any room for anyone else?” i said laughing! and a voice said, “Of course, silly!, all are welcome in the Garden!”
symphonic moments
the tiniest of blue trumpets herald the spring while the largest of gossamer wings beats the rhythm of life.
Hope
Hope comes in pairs, two prayers, one prayer. we planted two pear trees, still to young to fruit – and yet in the break in the rain, there She stands, sparkling for all to see. the promise of harvest… you … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, dragonfly, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, faith poetry, feminist theology, harvest, hope, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, love, Matthew 18:19, Matthew 18:20, nature, pear trees, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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a moment of grace
the light is streaming in golden ribbons through the deep green onto the greener grass of this moment. the dogs race through it, leaping and laughing tongues out and tails wagging, and a dragonfly blooms on the end of a … Continue reading
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Tagged dogs running, dragonfly, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, nature, nature is my God, painting on fabric, perfect day, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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sunny landings
it is so hot. inside and out. Yes, We must stand in the Light… but we can still rest in the petals of the Sun.
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Tagged anger, art, dragonflies, dragonfly, flower petals, love, mysticism, nature, pace, pax, peace, poetry, standing in the light, standing on the side of love, sumi-e, summer heat, sunflower
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blackberries and lay overs
At Maggie’s Herb Farm, looking for time/thyme i pass by a blackberry bush, curved stalks bright green leaves filled with hope and possibility. amid the herbs and impending fruitions rested a brilliant blue dragonfly – transparent wings shimmering rainbows. … Continue reading
spring blessings
the door was open. a dragonfly came in. i thought of You.
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Tagged animals, art, blessings, dragonfly, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, home blessings, interspecies spirituality, love, nature, open doors, pace e bene, peace, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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