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Tag Archives: nature
bugged?
sometimes we all get bugged by stuff – old stuff new stuff and we struggle with enlightenments and forgivenesses and wonder how we can walk whatever path we are on. I go outside in my holy pout and sit – … Continue reading
naps
under the tree snuggled in opposite directions opposing felines factions napped. purrhaps in their dreams, they romp and cuddle and groom each other. maybe someday they will when they are awake.
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, calico cats, cat, cat fighting, cats, detente, dreaming, eco-chaplaincy, harmony, hope, joy, love, nap time, nature, peace, poetry, shamanism, spirituality, sumi-e, sweet dreams
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the art of attraction
this morning i watched as a small butterfly fly back and forth from the dew on the grass to the nectar in a blossom. why this flower and not that? who knows? Love is like that. why paint this and … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, artists, attraction, being an artist, butterflies, calling, flowers, ink brush painting, love, nature, SBNR, spirituality, springtime, sumi-i, the great mystery
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Wisdom
the owl swooped across the road and sat on the wire as if she had never moved. Unruffled wisdom Requires occasionally crossing the street. does that answer your question? or was that only for the chicken?
Posted in The Now
Tagged chickens, dusk, meditation, nature, owls, poetry, spiritual inquiry, sumi-e, walking meditation, why did the chicken cross the raod
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Earth Day
in the garden the jasmine is in bloom threatening to overcome my senses… and there too is a snake – more than one, actually, and i listen to all they have to say. they offer no evil temptations – just … Continue reading
Out on a limb
out on a limb is sometimes the only way to gain some perspective. enjoy the view.
Posted in The Now
Tagged bird, bravery, chutzpah, courage, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, meditation, nature, out on a limb, risk, small bird, sumi-e, wisdom
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Songs of Spring
the song of the whippoorwill echoes in my heart. i hear the howl of a wolf answer back. it is spring. rejoice in the rebirth of hope.
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, bird songs, bird watching, Easter, hope, howl, hymns of nature, nature, poetry, rebirth, SBNR, Spring, sumi-e, whip-poor-will, whippoorwill, wolf, wolves howl
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flames
where there is smoke there’s fire. but where is the dog? he is sitting behind me – loyal and safe and aware that where there is smoke, there’s fire. (but does he know that fire can be healing too? do … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged adventures with dogs, camp fires, dogs, fire pit, healing relationships, ink brush meditation, loyalty, nature, sacred fire, smoke, spirituality, sumi-e
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walking the path
Seagulls are laughing over head, calling to each other: Marco – Polo – and i walk the silk road underneath, my path? an adventure! shall we fly together into the sun?
Grackles and Pyramids
Do you hear the Pharaoh’s songs? Do you hmm and sing along? Do you know whose Pharaoh today? Did you think they had long gone away? if so then why did the story stay?
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Tagged Christianity, eco-spirituality, exodus, faith, grackles, I-CARE, Islam, Judaism, little birds, Moses, nature, Passover, power elite, rainbow, rainbow wings, sacred poetry, sacred texts, slavery, social justice, sumi-e
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