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Tag Archives: eco-chaplaincy
Flying home
the sea gulls have been calling to me all day, calling me home to You. (we all make do with what we find – use it up, wear it out, make it do – or do without – is only … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged bird, birds, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ecology, interspecies spirituality, scavengers, sea gulls, seagulls, spirituality, sumi-e, sustainability
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Budding Leaves
the sun shines on bright tiny new leaves swaying in the breeze, as the sweetgum wakes up – oh my morning stars! they are tiny birds! i am the one waking up.
flight paths
overhead the sky fills with hawks i look up as the wings fill the sky taking my breath away with the possibilities of flight. Then, as i sit behind the fence, feeling both secure and trapped, a cardinal flies thru … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animals, art, cardinals, chain link fences, eco-chaplaincy, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, faith, flight, freedom, hawks, interspecies spirituality, mysticism, nature, poetry, sacred journeys, sumi-e
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Mis-labeling
Why do we prefer some labels over others? why do we need to find labels before we are open to love! Who would you be if i was a pit mix instead of a border collie cross? could you not … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged adopted dogs, all-american mixed breed, animals, black and white mixed breed terrier, border collie cross, border collie mix, classism, dog, eco-chaplaincy, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, love, mutts, pit bull mix, pit x border collie, racism, rescue dog, sumi-e, terrier mix
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drumming
the ground is frozen. ice creates glass garments on the ferns temporarily given them a temporary air of permanence and yet the drum beat of spring sounds thru the woods. breakfast!
kissed with a seal
as a child i used to love to see the seals in the harbor. they filled me with joy. now i find joy in the memories of You! and funny thing is – it brings joy right into my present … Continue reading
Posted in Animal assisted therapy, Blessings
Tagged animals, art, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, ecology, harbor seal, joy, spirituality, sumi-e, welcome joy
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the greatest of these
i sit in meditation and the cat sits. i ponder what makes bravery.
Dancing
the ball spins. i spin. we spin together! life is a dance!
Posted in therapy dog, zen dog
Tagged dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-spirituality, interspecies spirituality, life is a dance, love, puppy and ball, puppy play, puppy training, tao, training therapy dogs, zen
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