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Tag Archives: nature
Camouflage
As I child I was taught to ‘hide in plain sight” These days I think it more important that we all learn to see.
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Tagged active listening, authentic self, camouflage, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, equality, equanimity, equity, i see you, in the closet, interspirituality, love, nature, poetry, respect, sacred listening, spirituality, sumi-e
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Picking up
When things fall apart, Remember, There are always those who will help you pick up the pieces.
Guardians
There was once a boy, Whose arrival into this world was heralded by a chorus of amphibians. I thought he was the Frog Prince, For to me he was royalty, and besides, He loved to dress in green… (but in … Continue reading
Nature vs Nurture
Whoever you live with shapes you.. Whatever environment you live in Impacts you… Is it nature or nurture? The answer is always, Both. . Nature and nurture. . So what nature do you nurture? . Who do You live with?
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Tagged ants, bugs, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., flowers, ink brush painting, interfaith, litter, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, sacred activism, soda cans, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, watercolors
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Breakfast
So the poodle had a fine breakfast Of figs and earthworms…. Not what I would have chosen, I’m more of an oatmeal and blueberries kind of gal…. . The privilege to chose our food should never be taken for granted… … Continue reading
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Tagged breakfast, dog food, figs, grace, gratitude, hunger, ink brush painting, nature, poetry, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, thanks
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Reaching out
At the edge of the water, Wading The crane reached out Toward……. That is all I saw. The rest of this story is up to You.
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Tagged art, birds, brush painting, crane, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spirituality, story, storytelling, sumi-e, we are the story telling animal, wisdom
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Presto
Suddenly You were there! How is it possible when all the doors were closed? . Simple. I poured in through all the cracks in your heart.
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Tagged art, black cat, cats, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., hearts, ink brush painting, ink spill, Liz Teal, love, mystic, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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