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heart to heart

Posted on May 28, 2016 by eteal

in those moments when there are no words.. our Hearts can do the talking.

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Posted in The Now | Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, calico cats, cats, comfort, comfort cat, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, heart to heart, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, spiritual companionship, spirituality, sumi-e | 3 Comments

a tail feather fluttered down before me. it landed in the cool morning grass by my feet. over my head, the osprey headed over the pines, to the rivers, to the sea… She boldly called to me, “little duck – You … Continue reading →

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Posted in The Now | Tagged animal messengers, animal mysticism, art, barred brown feather, birds of prey, dream time, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, feathers, ink brush painting, ink drawing, interspecies spirituality, journeying, love, mysticism, nature, ocean birds, ospreys, poetry, rice paper, shamanism, spiritual journey, spirituality, sumi-e | Leave a comment

BIG green frog

Posted on May 26, 2016 by eteal

today i moved mountains – or at least it felt like it.. and as i turned over one of them, a brilliant green frog of unusual size just sat there watching. finally he said, “………………………………………!” and hopped away. . Mountain? … Continue reading →

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Sun spots

Posted on May 25, 2016 by eteal

we all want to find our place in the sun, but no matter how high we fly, or where we choose to land, we are still in orbit. spinning. . to turn and turn is my delight, til by turning … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cardinal Rules | Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, birds, business, busy, cardinal in a tree, eco-chaplaincy, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, flying, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, landing, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, shaker hymns, spirituality, sumi-e, sunny day, this a gift to be simple | Leave a comment

Royalty

Posted on May 25, 2016 by eteal

i had a visit from the Queen today. She did not care that i forgot to bow – or that i had no feathers in my hair – She was simply grateful for the banquet i had accidentally prepared… and … Continue reading →

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Posted in The Now | Tagged audience with the Queen, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-spirituality, gardening, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, milkweed, monarch butterflies, mysticism, nature, poetry, queen, royal visits, spirituality, three feathers | Leave a comment

up.

Posted on May 23, 2016 by eteal

there is a moment whether you call it a bounce or jump when everything is up in the air.

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Posted in The Now | Tagged ball, bounce, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, faith, future, handmade ink, ink brush meditiation, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, jump, leap, love, nature, play, poetry, puppy, spirituality, sumi-e, trust, yupo paper | 1 Comment

Perfect Parti Manners

Posted on May 22, 2016 by eteal

the phrase: “Did you grow up in a barn?” is usually used to condemn bad manners – yet, i have met many well mannered individuals who were indeed raised in a barn… still, not all of those raised in barns … Continue reading →

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household weavers

Posted on May 22, 2016 by eteal

a small baby spider has spun a web from the lamp to the door frame. thus making both light and entrances somewhat complicated. . (Children challenge us is so many ways – all designed to help us grow. still if … Continue reading →

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splat

Posted on May 21, 2016 by eteal

he lies at my feet in a puddle, and has never learned to purr – he is as black as the darkest night and he is covered in velvet fur .. i love my big back ink splat cat. and … Continue reading →

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crouch

Posted on May 20, 2016 by eteal

“Honey, have you seen Half-Tail?” Some stories are just waiting to pounce – be prepared to tell the tale of Love.

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BIG green frog

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Royalty

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