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Tag Archives: Elizabeth Teal.
How now brown cow?
I opine about bovine That I can not see They are just down the road from me But too far to walk Both of us bound by railings To keep us safe. Oh beautiful sacred world, May we reach out … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, covid-19, cow, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., Florida Cracker Cattle, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Wake up
At the foot of my bed a calico cat opens Her golden green eyes Reaching for my toes with pink and black roses. How do you know you’ve been asleep? You wake up! STRETCH!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, brush painting, calico cat, cat, daily practice, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., enlightenment, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, knowledge, Liz Teal, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, wake up
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Waves
With the smallest of breezes The trees wave blessings. The little white dog Drops the world on a string at my feet. ………..
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, breezes, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., fetch, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, little white dog, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mindfulness, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, wind, zen
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Dreams
In times of nightmares Be grateful for soft sweet dreams That purr your soul Awake
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, cats, dreams, Elizabeth Teal., gratitude, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, nightmares, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Tea time
A tiny titmouse came to tea And sang a little song to me I would sing the song to you, But I haven’t the gift that that songbird has, But you can listen with your heart. And She assures me … Continue reading
Oh, Snap!
Once upon a time It was the most expensive leash I ever bought Custom Two brass rings! Could turn into a kennel rope in seconds Or walk a dog down a country lane. Today, It saved my wrist. While sitting … Continue reading
True Beauty Heals
The tail-less lizard sits beside me on the arm of the chair, The border collie is at my feet, And the tiniest of tabbies snoozes in the sun.. Both of whom could have been responsible for the anole’s current lack … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, anole, art, beauty, birders, blessings, border collie, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, the good the true and the beautiful
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