Tag Archives: mysticism

moon play

Posted on August 29, 2016 by eteal

when i can not see the stars in the sky, or the sun reflected in the moon, You come into my dark night and bow… seeing in me what i can not see.. oh LOVE! You mean the Moon to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Dao Dogs, God's dog | Tagged animal assisted spiritual direction, broken hearts, dark night of the soul, dogs, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, moon, mystic, mysticism, nature, new age poetry, painting on fabric, play bow, poetry, poodles, Rumi, sadness, spirituality, sumi-e | Leave a comment

the rain was starting to come down, when from the bushes comes a bright sparkle, like a diamond flashing in the last of the sunset light… i walk closer to see – it is You! your eye catches mine before … Continue reading →

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Posted in The Now | Tagged Bast, Bastet, bushes, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Egytian cats, feral cat, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, meditation, mystic poetry, mysticism, nature, painting frustrations, poetry, rainbows, sacred poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby cat | Leave a comment

hiding or seeking?

Posted on August 27, 2016 by eteal

under the curtain she dived… did she think she was invisible, Her tail wagging happily still in sight? Turning Her self around She poked her head out…. . did you miss me? Always. I’ve been here along, So have I. … Continue reading →

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Posted in God's dog, The Now | Tagged all American dog, animal assisted chaplaincy, dog, dog playing, dogs and curtians, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, hide and seek, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mixed breed, mutt, mysticism, nature, playtime, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e | Leave a comment

Windows

Posted on August 25, 2016 by eteal

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Posted in The Now | Tagged blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, God, illustrations, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mysticism, nature, painting, poetry, spirituality, squirrels, sumi-e, watercolor, windows | Leave a comment

Made in the Image

Posted on August 24, 2016 by eteal

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Posted in God's dog | Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, dog, dog looks in mirror, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, faith, holy puns, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, joy, love, made in the image of the creator, mirror, mysticism, poodle, puns, spirituality, sumi-e, tao, water color lettering, water color painting, water color words, water colurs, zen | Leave a comment

learning to sing

Posted on August 20, 2016 by eteal

i am learning so many things, but they have yet to take wing – writing with a brush among other things – singing my song, out loud… even if slightly off key – please be patient with me.

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Posted in The Now | Tagged bad poetry, birds, blogging, caws, choir, crows, eco-chaplaincy, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, hand lettering, hope, ink, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, learning curves, metaphor, mysticism, nature, off key, out of tune, painting, singing, spirituality, sumi-e | Leave a comment

tails/tales of fear

Posted on August 20, 2016 by eteal

Her tail was tucked beneath her body, she shivered, and expressed her anal glands. it was only a routine veterinary exam – but she had no context…….. she came back into the exam room in the arms of the … Continue reading →

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Posted in The Now | Tagged anal glands, collage, daily practice, dog training, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, fear, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mysticism, poetry, rehomed dogs, spirituality, sumi-e, training, tucked tail, veterinary exams | Leave a comment

Bed Thieves

Posted on August 17, 2016 by eteal

the bed was large, the tag said so, but clearly not large enough for both of us.. even though we would fit… one size does not fit all.

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Posted in Dao Dogs | Tagged bed sharing, chihuahua mix, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, long haired chihuahua mix, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, poodle, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, toy dog, two dogs | Leave a comment

Welcoming

Posted on August 16, 2016 by eteal

sometimes it gets messy out here in the world, and i want to seek a refuge – and sometimes it gets messy here at home, and i want to seek a refuge – sometimes life is messy, but i look … Continue reading →

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Posted in Animal assisted therapy, animal facilitated chaplaincy | Tagged dog, dog barking, dog howling, dog in window, dualism, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-spirituality, God looks through many windows, home, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, separation, spirituality, sumi-e | 1 Comment

Reach, Fly

Posted on August 14, 2016 by eteal

yes, sometimes life really looks like a hallmark card! the kitten leaping, the butterfly fluttering. How idyllic – how cute! . unless you are the butterfly, or the kitten. . i leap. i miss. i fall and kiss the ground. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Winged wisdoms | Tagged butterfly, cats chasing butterflies, fluttering, flying, hope, interspiritual counseling, kittens, msticism, mysticism, perseverance, poetry, possibilities, spiritual direction, spirituality | Leave a comment

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moon play

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Windows

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Welcoming

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