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Tag Archives: joy
Smiles
How many smiles have you been given in your lifetime? Think of them as Joy seeds, Remember them and they grow, And bloom. How many smiles have you planted ?
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, blessings, brush painting, daily practice, dragonfly, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, hope, ink, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, joy, Liz Teal, love, nature, nature is my religion, poem, poetry, smiling dog, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, water color, wisdom
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Jump
I opened the lid to the trash; The startled the occupants leapt everywhere. One brave enlightened soul simply sat on the rim, For I was not a threat, Just a surprise! . May your days be filled with unexpected joys … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, balance, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, enlightenment, frogs, garbage, gratitude, ink brush meditiation, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, joy, Liz Teal, nature, poem, poetry, shamanism, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, trash cans
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Pulled
Pulled toward Joy, Dragged by Love? Don’t let go- Follow!!!!
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Tagged adventure, daily practice, dog training, Dog walking, dogs, ink brush painting, joy, life, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Glee v Joy
“Do not confuse joy with glee” said the old dog to the pup, after the latter had stolen the elder’s bone. For while you have the bone, I still have the joy of seeing you with it.
Posted in Dao Dogs, God's dog, The Now
Tagged bones, compassion, dogs, glee, joy, Liz Teal, love, Ministry of Animals, parenting, Reverend Elizabeth Teal, sharing, spiritual direction, sumi-e, wisdom
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Cycles of Joy
The lemon tree is full of green lemons ripening slowly in the sun. The leaves are sparse, Having been eaten by caterpillars . The chrysalis, looking like a turd, hangs empty As Joy emerges…. As large as my open hand. … Continue reading
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Tagged art, caterpillars, citrus, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, eggs, Elizabeth Teal., emergence, giant swallowtail butterfly, hope, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, joy, lemon tree, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, nature is my religion, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, transformation
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Catch Joy
the ball was in a box. the box was on top of a dog crate. the dog jumped up and down beside the crate – longing for the ball that was just out of reach. then She JUMPED and bumped … Continue reading
Posted in God's dog, The Now
Tagged balls, clever, crates, dog training, hope, inspiration, joy, little white dog, Liz Teal, observations, persistence, play, Reverend Elizabeth Teal, self efficacy, story, storytelling, struggle.poem
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Refracted
Some days, Everything is rainbows… But only after rain. Memo to Self, Sparkle.
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Tagged art, brush painting, daily practice, dog training, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, healing, hope, ink brush meditation, interspecies spirituality, joy, Liz Teal, love, nature, pet therapy, poetry, rain, rainbows, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix, water color
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Swosh
Out the window A red bloom opens… And You dash by to rescue me back to the magic of the moment. Out the window A tiny explosion of wings passes. And You open and provide a safe place for my … Continue reading
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Tagged daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., God, hummingbird, interspirituality, joy, Liz Teal, nature, nature is my religion, poetry, red flowers, sacred presence, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, water color
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Sunshine and mud
The sun was bright, And thru an opening in the canopy of green, Splashing in the mud from yesterday’s rain, Was a lesson in Joy! They teach: no mud, no lotus… But remember also: No play, no lotus. Thus: Know … Continue reading
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