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Tag Archives: freedom
flight paths
overhead the sky fills with hawks i look up as the wings fill the sky taking my breath away with the possibilities of flight. Then, as i sit behind the fence, feeling both secure and trapped, a cardinal flies thru … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animals, art, cardinals, chain link fences, eco-chaplaincy, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, faith, flight, freedom, hawks, interspecies spirituality, mysticism, nature, poetry, sacred journeys, sumi-e
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life, liberty and the pursuit
i wanted to paint a picture of a mama duck with 20 ducklings, because they made me feel so squee! but 20 – oh mama – really? then a human came to help them across the road. i can get … Continue reading
Posted in Winged wisdoms
Tagged bald eagles, bird, birds, blessings, ducks, eagles, eco-chaplaincy, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, faith, fly, freedom, gratitude, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, juvenile bald eagle, mama duck, nature, poetry, shamanism, spirituality, sumi-e, surprises
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guests
unexpected guests sometimes swoop in, and just as quickly fly on their way! bringing surprise and renewed joy . all are welcome.
Flock
a flock of shadows flies across the the grass in front of my footsteps. I look up, but the brightness hides the truth of their wings. Even without a cave, i am shackled, yet led to share the story.
entrances
Open door… Go explore!
Posted in The Now
Tagged animals, art, black cat, cat, cats, discover, eco-spirituality, explore, freedom, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e
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Freedoms
Watch closely. you all live in cages of your own making. but do you know where the window is? learn who can help you open the doors. still,you must be the one to fly out….do not worry , you can … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged accepting help, cages, exploration, freedom, ink brush meditation, mindfulness, peace, spirituality, trust
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small hogs
i do not stay up pondering my path. i have no inquiry into my reason to exist. i am not a pygmy, nor do i long for a hedge. you who make cages and who ponder…. perhaps i wonder, why … Continue reading
Terror on the highway
You can cling to survive. Today, as I parked my car and went to open the other door, a small scared friend scrabbled out of the door handle’s well. Traveling the super-highways of life, or just I-95 we sometimes cling … Continue reading
Posted in Blessings
Tagged art, blessings, bravery, eco-spirituality, freedom, frogs, highways, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, nature, poetry, salvation, spirituality, sumi-e, tiny frog, tree frogs
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Puddle Jumper
Here’s mud in your eye! and on your sofa, and your bed and what fun! – Jump in! It’s everywhere!
Posted in Dao Dogs, zen dog
Tagged animals, art, blessings, dog, dogs, eco-spirituality, freedom, ink brush meditiation, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, spirituality, sumi-e, tao, zen
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