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Tag Archives: grief
Golden
A little ray of light Sparked out today And tonight the pathways are dim As we grope in the dark Knowing She is Shining Golden.
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Tears
Tears & tears One washes, One rips. . The little dog yelps and barks joining The tantrum of holy righteous anger and wounded inner child Roiling in my belly. No cuddling comforting Therapy Dog is She – But fierce in … Continue reading
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Tagged AAI, aat, animal assisted chaplaincy, art, bereaved, bereavement, broken, Elizabeth Teal., grief, heartache, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mourning, pain, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tantrums, tears, therapy dog
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Grace
The cardinal came and sat on the stump. Looking up They sang. . Oh to listen to the voice of the Divine! All we can say is Thanks.
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Tagged amazing grace, art, bird, blessings, brush painting, cardinals, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, gratitude, grief, hope, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, joy, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, possibilities, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e
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Bad days
Some days are messy you just gotta walk on thru them Somedays Are a mess You track every thing with you for while. That’s ok…. There are mops… And buckets And Kleenex.
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Tagged art, bad days, cancer, Elizabeth Teal., faith, grief, ink brush meditiation, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, meditation, poem, poetry, recovery, solace, spirituality, suicide, sumi-e
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Bright spot
When things get dark, Look for the bright spot.
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Tagged art, blessings, brush painting, daily practice, dog training, grief, hope, little white dog, Liz Teal, love, meditation, Mika, poetry, sad, sadness’s, small dog, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom
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Farewell
I said goodbye to a friend today. His name was Sam, And he was larger than life, A bear of a dog, Gentle and fierce… He protected his family’s heart through the many transitions of life, And he continues to … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, bereavement, dogs, euthanasia, euthanized, farewells, grief, ink brush painting, loss, love, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Death of a wild bird
I am so sorry for Your loss. I loved her too. . Although I did not know her, personally. I loved Her, nonetheless.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, brush painting, dead bird, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ecology, Elizabeth Teal., faith, female cardinal, Gaia, grief, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, loss, love, mysticism, nature, pacha mama, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, unity, wildlife
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Oxytocin
As the tears flowed The little dog jumped into Her lap. Salted orbs splashed onto white fur as Arms scooped the pup up, And She settled into the arms like a baby, Releasing chemicals into both of their brains, And … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted interventions, animal assisted therapy, bereavement, blessings, eco-mysticism, Elizabeth Teal., grief, ink brush painting, little white dog, Liz Teal, oxytocin, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix
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Beagle
There was an old beagle Waiting in the veterinarian clinic today. He had the softest ears And the kindest eyes. And he knew. Not today, but soon. And it was ok.
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Tagged art, beagle, best friends, blessings, cancer, compassion, Elizabeth Teal., faith, grief, ink brush painting, interfaith, Liz Teal, loss, love, meditation, old dogs, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Broken
A cardinal appeared on a broken fence, On a day full of possibilities, And of pain. In every moment, choices of listening and healing. . A cardinal appeared on the broken fence… Reminding the world of the need to mend … Continue reading
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Tagged cardinals, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, grief, hope, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, meditation, nature, poem, poetry, red bird, spirituality, struggle, sumi-e
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