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Tag Archives: eco-chaplaincy
Go home
A honey colored old man, With clouded eyes and a frosted muzzle Wandered in the road. No collar or tags proclaimed him. I drove home to get a leash. . Wandering the streets, lead in hand, Pocket full of treats … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, care, community, compassion, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, home, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, lost dog, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, old dog, poetry, prayer, spirituality, stray dog, sumi-e, yellow dog
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Sun and sea
I took my Spirit to the Sea, And She danced my heart clean in the waves.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, beach, blessings, Caniche Terrier, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, little white dog, Liz Teal, love, Ministry of Animals, mysticism, nature, ocean, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, sun, surf
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Dream together
Dream your dream, Together. Awaken To the possibilities.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, dreams, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, poodle, sleeping dogs, spirituality, sumi-e, toy dog
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(More) Lessons from a cat
Be Present. Aware. And Rest. (Watch! you can do all of this at the same time, come close your eyes, practice with Me)
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, black cat, blessings, brush painting, cat, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, zazen
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Tuxedos
The tabby always wore a tuxedo A purrfect white Bib with matching gloves and spats Or mitts if you purrfurr She only purred and never spat At anyone. Seemingly aware that every day life is A special occasion, worthy of … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, cats, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, feral cats, formal, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, rescue, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby, tuxedo tabby cat
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Fly
Whatever direction you fly, Fly towards Peace.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, birds, blessings, brush painting, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, fly, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, journey, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, peace, poetry, sacred, spiritual direction, spiritual growth, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom
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Puppy?
The puppy in her arms Was an old man, How could you know? Alert, All ears He listened When cooed over with Love. How can you tell elder from youth? Both have clouds in their eyes… But in age we … Continue reading
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Tagged adopt old dogs, adoption, age, ageism, animal assisted chaplaincy, art, chihuahua, chihuahua mix, daily practice, dreams, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., hopes, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, old, poem, poetry, puppies, rescued, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e
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Conversations
Somedays , the best Gift Is Conversation.
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Tagged art, birds, blessings, cardinal, community, conversation, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., friendship, Gifu, gratitude, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, nature is my religion, poetry, runes, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom
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Curtains
I am fond of saying The light of Love (However you name the Divine) shines thru many windows, Our jobs are to open the drapes… But oh, We forget about the sheers! Sometimes we just need someone on the other … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, anoles, art, blessings, brush painting, curtains, daily practice, divine, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, God, grace, gratitude, hope, ink, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, lizards, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, nature is my religion, poem, poetry, sheers, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, theology
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Plumes and Poms
A silky white plume Waved like a banner Followed by a fluffy white pompom That Pounced and bounced Through the field of green. There are possibilities we can’t see, Follow them!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, little white dog, Liz Teal, love, meadow, meditation, mysticism, nature, papillon, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, toy dogs, trust
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