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Tag Archives: ink brush meditation
Teach a cat to sit
There is no need to teach a cat to sit zazen But To have a common language Regardless of species Is a good thing So The cat teaches me zazen, And I teach her The cue for sit. Together we … Continue reading
Hunting the past
Walking the aisles of Home Depot There is an old man with an old dog A hunting hound And his hunter, Scouting the aisles For possibilities And poinsettias The shadows of boy and puppy hover over them Like plaid and … Continue reading
Caught in Flight
The beat of wings A swoop A splash The silver shimmer curved gracefully in the talons of a great bird We are all caught by that which is greater than we Chose whose dinner you wish to be with Grace
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Landing
Wings fluttered past my face Landing on the upturned visage of You Blooming
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, butterflies, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Longing
She lies on the mat In front of the door Where last she saw The one she loves best We all long for Love. Trust it. It always returns… In fact It never truly leaves.
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Tagged art, cat, cat sitting, cats, daily practice, Elizabeth Teal., faith, hope, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, longing, love, meditation, mysticism, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, travel, wisdom
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Dreams
Galloping through dreams, Meadows filled with memories . Epona Do you give your name to this story? Was Godiva on your back? Are we?
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Tagged art, brush painting, daily practice, dreams, Elizabeth Teal., epona, goddess, horses, ink, ink brush meditation, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, shamanic journey, shamanism, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e
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Flights
The bird stood in the center of the two lane road, Taking flight As cars from both directions passed. Some sort of sacred dance had occurred … And somehow were all we’re blessed by it. . There are more directions … Continue reading
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Tuxedos
The tabby always wore a tuxedo A purrfect white Bib with matching gloves and spats Or mitts if you purrfurr She only purred and never spat At anyone. Seemingly aware that every day life is A special occasion, worthy of … Continue reading
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Curtains
I am fond of saying The light of Love (However you name the Divine) shines thru many windows, Our jobs are to open the drapes… But oh, We forget about the sheers! Sometimes we just need someone on the other … Continue reading
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Present Healing
I had dental work today… A wonderful thing Denied to many… Still, I was thankful for dear friends, Who did not require me to throw the ball, But simply sat with me. . That is truly, often, all we need … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, brush painting, compassion, daily practice, dental surgery, Elizabeth Teal., friendship, healing, ink brush meditation, Liz Teal, love, pet therapy, poetry, poodles, SBNR, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, therapy dogs
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