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Oh, Snap!
Once upon a time It was the most expensive leash I ever bought Custom Two brass rings! Could turn into a kennel rope in seconds Or walk a dog down a country lane. Today, It saved my wrist. While sitting … Continue reading
True Beauty Heals
The tail-less lizard sits beside me on the arm of the chair, The border collie is at my feet, And the tiniest of tabbies snoozes in the sun.. Both of whom could have been responsible for the anole’s current lack … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, anole, art, beauty, birders, blessings, border collie, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, the good the true and the beautiful
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Recalls
I enter into the light, I call out You come Tail up and purring
Posted in The Now
Tagged cats, compassion, eco-chaplaincy, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., interfaith, Liz Teal, love, nature, poetry, recalls, spirituality, sumi-e, sunshine, word play
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Here/Hear
Standing outside I hear You Standing outside I am here. I can not see You, I can not touch You, But the sound of your song And the beat of your wings Assures me Although sequestered I am not alone. … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, birdsongs, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, outside, poetry, quarantine, quarantined, sequestered, spirituality, sumi-e
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Fields of healing
Out in a field They walk, One leashed, One tethered by love. One wears a cone Not of shame, But of healing, The other does a healing dance Amidst the flowering weeds While the man patiently strolls Under the healing … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, cone, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., fields, healing, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, walking
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Flights
Overhead Wings of all sizes Beat a rhythm of life And cover the ground with shadows of flight Honor all paths Oh gracious Goodness Please protect us on our fragile journeys.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, birds, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., flight, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, journey, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, paths, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, wings
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No mud?
She jumps on my bed Leaving muddy roses Decorating my sheets ……………………….. No mud, no lotus Know mud, Know love!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, little white dog, Liz Teal, lotus, love, mud, mysticism, nature, paw prints, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Puddle
In my lap is a puddle of purr With fur so thick You can not even part it to find skin That is Love Warm Present Puddling over Pure
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