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BIG green frog
today i moved mountains – or at least it felt like it.. and as i turned over one of them, a brilliant green frog of unusual size just sat there watching. finally he said, “………………………………………!” and hopped away. . Mountain? … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, faith, frogs, grass, green tree frog, hard work, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, love, moving mountains, mysticism, nature, path, physical labor, poetry, spiritual labor, spiritual work, spirituality, sumi-e, zazen
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Royalty
i had a visit from the Queen today. She did not care that i forgot to bow – or that i had no feathers in my hair – She was simply grateful for the banquet i had accidentally prepared… and … Continue reading
up.
there is a moment whether you call it a bounce or jump when everything is up in the air.
Posted in The Now
Tagged ball, bounce, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, faith, future, handmade ink, ink brush meditiation, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, jump, leap, love, nature, play, poetry, puppy, spirituality, sumi-e, trust, yupo paper
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splat
he lies at my feet in a puddle, and has never learned to purr – he is as black as the darkest night and he is covered in velvet fur .. i love my big back ink splat cat. and … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, black cats, compassion, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, grace, gratitude, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, love, mysticism, natural spirituality, nature, nature is my religion, poetry, sacred texts, spirituality, sumi-e
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rain…oh, and thunder
somedays. one roof doesn’t feel like enough. but i know You are here too.
Posted in Dao Dogs, God's dog
Tagged chihuahua mix, dog hiding under chair, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-spirituality, fear, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mysticism, nature, papillion mix, poetry, PTSD, rainy days, small dog, spirituality, sumi-e, thunder scared dogs, Thunderstorms, toy dogs
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homecomings
the calico queen returned to her throne today! huzzah, whoopee and hooray! She reached out with sheathed claw and i was royally touched. Although She is a true monarch, and rules by divine decree – i her willing subject follow … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, blessings, calico cats, cat on person's tummy, cat returns, cats as pets, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, love, monarchs, nature, poetry, queen feline, spiritual surrender, spirituality, zen
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