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Tag Archives: forgiveness
Surprise
I am sooo sorry little one! I was in a rush, grocery shopping for Passover and Easter, (Yes we celebrate all the holidays)… I race into the store and grab a buggy… And scream! Flinging my hand at the unexpected … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, anole, art, awareness, blessings, brush painting, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., forgiveness, grocery, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mindfulness, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, shopping, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom
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Valuables
Goblets fall, bowls break… Tea spills. you may think it’s accidental , Or that I am just klutzy… . But maybe I am freeing your life from clutter Or creating more antiques for the future…. Or simply reminding you That … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animals, art, breakage, cat, cat jumps, cats, clumsily, clumsy, clutzy, Elizabeth Teal., forgiveness, ink brush painting, jumping, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mindfulness, poetry, spillage, spirituality, sumi-e, wine spills
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Torn earth
The cardinal came seeking a perch, But they had been all torn down. Nevertheless, He found a place to sit and swing, And helped me with the forgiveness thing. I have heard it said, To be forgiven is to be … Continue reading
Posted in The Now, Winged wisdoms
Tagged art, birds, blessings, cardinals, clearing land, compassion, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ecology, enlightenment, faith, forgiven, forgiveness, gardens, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, loss, mysticism, nature, nature is my religion, poem, poetry, salvation, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, tilling, water color, wisdom
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parole
ancient killer of squirrels and cats you need not suffer for your past crimes. you were a product of your culture and the company you kept – convicted, nevertheless forgiven. but forgiveness without training is doubly cruel…. for it asks … Continue reading
Posted in God's dog, Poems, The Now
Tagged Buddhism, cat killer, Christianity, dachshund mix, dog training, doxie mix, earth dog, forgiven, forgiveness, interfaith, old dog, poetry, predatory behavior, squirrel hunter, suffering
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True Story
My dog ate my homework, Then her older brother stepped on my rice paper… After running outside in the mud. I give thanks for both of them. This is real. This is true. What did I create during my meditation? … Continue reading
Thanks
On this day and every day of thanksgiving, It is equally important to ask forgiveness, Honor All.
Posted in The Now
Tagged eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., forgiveness, honor, interspirituality, Liz Teal, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, thanksgivings, turkeys
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Breathing fire
Some days I think I am some sort of dragon lady, But really I’m not even a dragon baby. It is so hard not to breathe fire, Even if you are just a really blue bunny…
Posted in The Now
Tagged anger, angry, apologies, art, bunny, cute, dragons, Elizabeth Teal., faith, forgiveness, ink painting, Liz Teal, love, meditation, poetry, rabbits, sad, sumi-e
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Rolling and lying
There is a human expression, Roll over. As in “he just gave up and rolled over….” So why do we, when we see the truth before us, Lie. Can we not see it? No, the dog does not want his … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted therapy, belly up, dog language, dog training, eco-spirituality, exhausted dog, forgiveness, giving up, love, pet therapy, roll over, spirituality, sumi-e, therapy dog, visiting dog
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home
the old beagle’s eyes were fully clouded, but not his heart. he snuggled up next to the boy, the boy draped an arm over the tan and brown back. both were safe. both were home. love does not depend on … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged adoption, animal assisted chaplaincy, beagles, forgiveness, good boy, good dog, home, love, Ministry of Animals, older dogs, open hearts, parenting, poetry, pure breed rescue, rescue, safe, security, spirituality, sumi-e, unconditional love
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relationship advice
a moment ago we were spatting and spitting, now we are all purring and sitting!
Posted in Tao Cats
Tagged animals, cat fight, forgiven, forgiveness, illustration, ink brush painting, line drawing, love, making up, peace, poetry, relationship, silly poems, spirituality
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