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Tag Archives: eco-mysticism
LoveBugs
They are everywhere, Why so much hate? They are love bugs! . They do not bite, Or sting Or Eat your house. They herald the coming of summer And feed the soil that grows The plants That grow our air. … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ecology, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, love bugs, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Reaching
I saw You reach up Fully relaxed Fully trusting Fully present. I could ask for for greater lesson In spiritual direction, No greater hymn than a gentle purr.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, black cat, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirit painting, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, zen
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Nicknames
I gazed into Your deep brown eyes, and was lost and found In an instant. call You Horse, or Cow, or Donkey, or Dog… Remember, God is just a nickname too.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, cow, dog, donkey, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., eye, God, holy name of god, horse, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, nicknames, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e
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Gifts
A brown thrasher chirped a song of Spring, Their beak full of Gifts.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, birds, birdsongs, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirit painting, spirituality, sumi-e
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Boundaries
The meadow down the road has been roped off Signs have been posted Keep Out . A tabby cat Sat In the middle of the meadow… . Were they there in defiance of the signs, Or Were they there enforcing … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, boundaries, brush painting, cat, development, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., fences, feral cats, humor, ink brush painting, inquiry, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meadow, meditation, nature, poem, poetry, pondering, spirituality, sumi-e
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Mentors
Seek advice from many in high places, Follow the advice of your heart .
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Tagged agility, animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, crow, dog training, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, hope, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, little white dog, love, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom
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Whispers
He pours Himself into my heart He purrs through my veins like the wind rustling the jasmine . The scent of Spring rises Gently whispering Of Love
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Tagged art, black cat, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., felines, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, soul painting, spirituality, Spring, sumi-e
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Grace
The cardinal came and sat on the stump. Looking up They sang. . Oh to listen to the voice of the Divine! All we can say is Thanks.
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Tagged amazing grace, art, bird, blessings, brush painting, cardinals, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, gratitude, grief, hope, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, joy, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, possibilities, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e
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Beauty
The lights on the dash Started to flash The hood started to smoke I slide onto the shoulder Holding onto my head In fear of it rolling off …. . And everything stopped As the highway continued past, Singing its … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, breakdown, brush painting, butterflies, car, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ecology, Elizabeth Teal., faith, fritillaries, gratitude, hope, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, joy, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, painting, poem, poetry, roadside assistance, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, tao
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Tutorial
Wisdom is only useful When shared. But wisdom is only wisdom When listened to. And wisdom is only wise When used. .
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mixed breed, mysticism, poetry, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, terrier, toy dogs, wisdom
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