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Soft
The gentle bear snoozed softly by my feet. What, she’s a dog, you say? You did not see her eat berries today!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, Australian shepherd, bears, berries, blessings, dog, dogs, dreams, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, humor, identity, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, poetry, sleeping, spirituality, sumi-e
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Princesses
They could have been named Mary and Martha, But they are the princesses, Ariel and Winnifred… “One because She wants to be where the people are, And One because She is SHY” Jet black and plush soft As if one … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, Ariel, art, black cats, Elizabeth Teal., extrovert, faith, introvert, little mermaid, Liz Teal, love, Martha, mary, meditation, mysticism, nature, Once upon a Mattress, poetry, princesses, shy, spirituality, sumi-e, twins, Winnifred
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Blessed
High in the mountains The sky whale breached Blessing All who sang below. . What is more fantastic, That whales once walked the Earth, Or that You do Now?
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, chanting, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., evolution, gratitude, history, hope, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, sacred ceremony, shamanism, singing, spirituality, sumi-e, whales
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Blinders
Sometimes it is not enough to simply open the blinds, you have to get behind them to see what is really Here
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, brush painting, cat, cats, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, enlightenment, humor, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, open, poetry, religion, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, venetian blinds, window, windows
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Carry me
The French Bulldog Spoke With a decidedly Brooklyn accent. Barely fitting into the boat bag his person was toting, I watched them as we ran for the train. … Breathless, Waiting on the platform, Now Pondering All the ways we … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, dog carriers, dog poetry, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., French Bulldogs, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, meditation, nature, pet transport, poem, poetry, ram dass, spirituality, subway travel, subways, sumi-e
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Ruffles
Be proud of your ability to ruffle feathers… All good duck mother know it’s the only way to lead. Don’t be afraid to strut your stuff
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Tagged art, authentic self, courage, ducks, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., feathers, hope, ink, lead, leaders, leadership, Liz Teal, meditation, nature, poetry, sumi-e, teaching
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Turns
The cat stuck Her paw in the water bowl Then Her face, While He waited patiently for a turn, Thirst quenched, They touched noses As if in a commonality if understanding…. We all need to communion, And all water is … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, brush painting, cats, communion, daily practice, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., hope, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, meditation, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, unity, water, water bowl sharing
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Think outside the box
The moment the pizza box was delivered, The cat leapt upon it, Purring as She settled down for a short nap. . Some of us want what’s in the box, Others simply want to curl up in the radiating warmth … Continue reading
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Tagged brush painting, cats, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, meditation, pizza, poetry, sketch, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, thinking outside the box
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Picking up
When things fall apart, Remember, There are always those who will help you pick up the pieces.
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