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Tag Archives: eco-mysticism
wisdom birds
just because someone hears the owl, do not assume they are wise.
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Tagged eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, nature, origami collage, owl origami, owls, sumi-e, winged wisdom, wisdom
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creeks, eddies and paddles
somedays we all feel like we are up a creek – without a paddle. still, my life goes on in endless song. egrets? well i have a few…. but they too are blessings.
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Tagged animals, art, blessings, boat, creeks, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, my life goes on, poetry, small skiff, snowy egret, spirituality, sumi-e
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Cardinal directions
this morning a female cardinal blessed me with song (and a bit of chastisement). You have been told over and over again – trust the dove, trust the crow , trust Me! you have been cawled.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, birds, blessings, called to spiritual service, cardinals, crows, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, female cardinals, interspecies spirituality, love, nature, origami collage, poetry, receiving the call, spirituality
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Stirred.
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Tagged art, Christmas, christmas mouse, eco-chaplaincy, eco-mysticism, ink brush painting, mice, mysticism, pet mice, pet rodents, poetry, rodents as pets, spirituality, stirring, sumi-e
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Soaked
they say that after one door closes another door opens why do i keep getting caught in middle? oh wait – there You are! with a towel! a miracle!
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Tagged animals, cat, cat in rain, caught in the middle, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, interspecies spirituality, miracles, nature, poetry, rain, rainy days, spirituality, sumi-e, wet cat
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Crumbs?
i love the holidays when the stars fall to earth… life is sweet.
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Tagged bird, birds, birds eating crumbs, christmas cookies, eco-mysticism, grace, ink brush painting, nature, poetry, small birds, spirituality, sumi-e
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Noble truths
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Tagged art, Bodhi day, Chao-chou, Chao-Chou's dog, Does dog have a Buddha nature, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, faith, greiving, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, joshu's dog, koan, love, pet loss, sumi-e, tao, zen
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An Not Yet Old Fat Black Cat
they want a kitten as soon as i am dead. that is exactly what she said. but i am not yet old – i am only eight – and i know you don’t want to wait. so get a kitten … Continue reading
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Tagged adopting a kitten, animals, art, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, fat cats, interspecies spirituality, nature, old cats, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Holiday Hounds
the lights are lit and houses shine and trees sparkle for a short time with electricity and memories. and here You are, but why that collar? and why the lies? Listen and train – relationships are made with communication not … Continue reading
Purfume
So You come sauntering in the door – smelling of perfume??? whose could it be? it is not the tree moss damp fern pine needle of your usual romps… Oh if you could only tell me…. I would say how … Continue reading
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