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wake up
the dawn is barely broken the horizon is not yet pink a soft gray envelopes the world still chilled from the cold stars, and there You are chirping away. What are You doing up so early? What are you doing … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, bird, birds, cardinal, dawn, early morning, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, enlightenment, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, love, nature, poetry, seeking enlightenment, spirituality, sumi-e, theology
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peering
today at the table was much joy and much sorrow. and peering over the edge of the table is You! reminding me that under it all is Hope.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, faith, friendship, full house, guests, hope, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tao, toy dogs, zen
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well armed
in the mornings i greet my day every day with prayer and contemplation. and i am used to having an armed guard in attendance. The Nahuati called you Turtle Rabbit, but their numbers have diminished of late. i thought it was … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animal equality, animal welfare, armadillos, armored rats, dillies, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, hillbilly speed bump, hunting, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, turtle-rabbit, vermin
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fences
my neighbor put a new fence last year, and at first i was a bit upset, for it blocked my view of the forest. but this morning, it was the seat of the choir! some sing low and some sing … Continue reading
Posted in Winged wisdoms
Tagged acceptance, birds, choir, choir practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, fences, growth, ink brush painting, interspirituality, love, nature, neighbors, poetry, self-help, songbirds, spirituality, sumi-e, waking up, water color
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commonalities
I see you! We have the same color eyes! Yes, but you have fur and i have feathers – I see YOU! we have the same colour claws! Yes, but mine retract and yours are talons. I see You. we … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, black bird, black cat, cat, cats, common ground, crows, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, feathers, fur, love, moggies, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tao, unity, us vs them, wisdom, zen
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murmuration
beside the road, the turkey vultures are feasting i know not what is their dinner, but i feel like it might be me. some days are hard. you feel eaten up. and just then the sky fills with hope. it … Continue reading
watching
there is end of season chaos everywhere, ribbons, ornaments, decorations of all sorts and what – still more cookies? and as i try to sort it out, i turn on a costume drama on the television, wishing to take my … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged after the holidays, art, cleaning up, daily practice, dog training, Dog walking, dogs, dogs in entertainment, dogs on tv, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, interspecies spirituality, just do it, love, poetry, refuge, spirituality, sumi-e, watching tv, water color painting, water colour
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admiration
we all need to be seen. and we seem to want to be seen most by those we look up to. here is the rub, i forget that others are looking up to me. and i forget to look up … Continue reading
Posted in Tao Cats
Tagged admiration, animal assisted chaplaincy, authentic self, black cat, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, fan, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, looking up, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, self awareness, self confidence, spiritual support, spirituality, sumi-e
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