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Tag Archives: grace
Communion
The child slide the slice of apple thru the chain link fence. The goat received it, with thanksgiving. May we all be so blessed by those who encounter our barriers. May we receive all gifts with thanksgiving.
Posted in The Now
Tagged AAE, AAI, animal assisted education, animal assisted interventions, animal assisted therapy, art, blessings, child, children, communion, community, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., goat, goats, grace, gratitude, hope, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, Thanksgiving, unity
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Breakfast
So the poodle had a fine breakfast Of figs and earthworms…. Not what I would have chosen, I’m more of an oatmeal and blueberries kind of gal…. . The privilege to chose our food should never be taken for granted… … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged breakfast, dog food, figs, grace, gratitude, hunger, ink brush painting, nature, poetry, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, thanks
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Hidden
Sometime you just stop and stay for a moment, Unaware you are surrounded by hidden grace. Don’t try it chase it, It will run… But never forget It is always there. If you stop for a moment.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, dog training, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., grace, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, seekers, seeking, sit stays, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix, water color
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meet me at the garden gate
it was nighttime after the rain, they were from different cultures, unexpectedly they met at the fence, and although neither made a sound – they had a moment. and then turned around and walked away.
Posted in Dao Dogs, The Now
Tagged borders, chain link fence, chance meetings, fences, grace, ink brush painting, observations, peace, poem, poetry, racoon, sumi-e, terrier, terrier mix
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Home
Do not chase after Love. Open your heart. Allow Love to come home to You.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, Elizabeth Teal., faith, grace, gratitude, hearts, home, Liz Teal, lost dog, love, meditation, Mika, miracles, mysticism, nature, poetry, power of prayer, reunited, spirituality, sumi-e
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Sun on a rainy day
The sky was grey, Not a shred of blue, But outside the studio , a hurricane had blown a stalk of sunflowers down months ago, And there in the rain, all along the fallen stalks, were blooms, reaching to the … Continue reading
Tiny salvations
She held the tiny bundle like any caring new mother, Gentle and timidly… This little furred orphan of the storm Discovered in the cleanup, Was getting a chance at survival. Who knows who will save who?
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., feral cats, fostering kittens, grace, hope, Irma, neonate kitten, poetry, spirituality, Storm, sumi-e, tao
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Grace
The chorus of meows from collection of crates, Has become the occasional solo, While the local denizens venture out into the common rooms again. Oh, beautiful One, Be not upset at the rain, You are warm and dry, And love…. … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, big fluffy cat, brush painting, cats, crates, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., evacuation, grace, gratitude, hope, hurricanes, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, pet evacuation, rain, spirituality, sumi-e, tao
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Tiny moments
In a tiny moment, On a small piece of paper, Light and shadow, Sit together. As do i with You.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, brush painting, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., enlightenment, faith, grace, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mindfulness, mysticism, nature, poetry, religion, shamanism, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, theology, wisdom, zen
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scared, just a little
the opposite of Love is fear. fear blocks all learning. thus here we sit…in the uncomfortable space longing for Grace – and the return of curiosity. . Patience. Breathe. Shape your world with kindness.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, curiosity, curiousity, dog, dog training, eco-chaplaincy, eco-spirituality, faith, faithful, fearful dogs, grace, ink brush illustration, interspecies spirituality, kindness, learning theory, love, meditation, poem, poetry, toy dogs, water color, water color and sumi-e ink
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