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Tag Archives: eco-mysticism
wake up
the dawn is barely broken the horizon is not yet pink a soft gray envelopes the world still chilled from the cold stars, and there You are chirping away. What are You doing up so early? What are you doing … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, bird, birds, cardinal, dawn, early morning, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, enlightenment, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, love, nature, poetry, seeking enlightenment, spirituality, sumi-e, theology
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faith
when your back is against a wall, or a crate, and you do not know what will happen next – sometimes the best option is to calm down and watch. and listen. and enjoy the food.
well armed
in the mornings i greet my day every day with prayer and contemplation. and i am used to having an armed guard in attendance. The Nahuati called you Turtle Rabbit, but their numbers have diminished of late. i thought it was … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animal equality, animal welfare, armadillos, armored rats, dillies, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, hillbilly speed bump, hunting, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, turtle-rabbit, vermin
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fences
my neighbor put a new fence last year, and at first i was a bit upset, for it blocked my view of the forest. but this morning, it was the seat of the choir! some sing low and some sing … Continue reading
Posted in Winged wisdoms
Tagged acceptance, birds, choir, choir practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, fences, growth, ink brush painting, interspirituality, love, nature, neighbors, poetry, self-help, songbirds, spirituality, sumi-e, waking up, water color
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commonalities
I see you! We have the same color eyes! Yes, but you have fur and i have feathers – I see YOU! we have the same colour claws! Yes, but mine retract and yours are talons. I see You. we … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, black bird, black cat, cat, cats, common ground, crows, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, feathers, fur, love, moggies, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tao, unity, us vs them, wisdom, zen
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murmuration
beside the road, the turkey vultures are feasting i know not what is their dinner, but i feel like it might be me. some days are hard. you feel eaten up. and just then the sky fills with hope. it … Continue reading
watching
there is end of season chaos everywhere, ribbons, ornaments, decorations of all sorts and what – still more cookies? and as i try to sort it out, i turn on a costume drama on the television, wishing to take my … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged after the holidays, art, cleaning up, daily practice, dog training, Dog walking, dogs, dogs in entertainment, dogs on tv, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, interspecies spirituality, just do it, love, poetry, refuge, spirituality, sumi-e, watching tv, water color painting, water colour
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admiration
we all need to be seen. and we seem to want to be seen most by those we look up to. here is the rub, i forget that others are looking up to me. and i forget to look up … Continue reading
Posted in Tao Cats
Tagged admiration, animal assisted chaplaincy, authentic self, black cat, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, fan, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, looking up, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, self awareness, self confidence, spiritual support, spirituality, sumi-e
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come home!
You tear past me, unleashed and happy! i feel the wind of your path against my legs, it blows the small dog over into a complete somersault! even though your body does not touch us, we are won. and there … Continue reading
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