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Tag Archives: pet therapy
STAY!
STAY. she cried as her hand – old, tender frail – wrapped around his collar. stay. she pleaded… or was it a prayer? Stay. but the answer must be no. we must all go. STAY HERE, NOW. it is all … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged aat, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted therapies, dog, dog training, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, meditation, mindfulness practice, mysticism, nature, nursing home, obedience, pet therapy, poetry, prayer, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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NAP!
the wisdom of taking a moment to simply be is modeled for me regularly. the renewal of any moment is possible.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted activities, animal assisted chaplaincy, brush painting, calico cat, cat enzo, cat nap, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, meditation, modeling behavior, naps, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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truth
that is my mother, we have the same name, she said, as she pointed to the wall of her room – following her finger i looked at the pictures taped to the vinyl wallpaper, but i saw no family photographs … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged alzheimers, angel, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted therapy, animals, art, Christian Mystic, Christmas, creche, dementia, dog, dogs visiting in nursing homes, eco-chaplaincy, family photos, interspecies spirituality, love, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, The meaning of Christmas, watercolor, wheelchair
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Bravery, Quilts and Hope
Clutching a quilt of pink, purple and red, she sat on the edge of her hospital bed – The Poodle leaned gently against a patchwork rose – as she folded the quilt up to her chin. and unfolded her story. … Continue reading
Costumes
Punk Rock Angel? No! I am Pegasus! declared the poodle by his costume cut of blue mohawked mane and matching tail – flightless wings gently carved into fur – i am a hero! (even if i smell like kool-aid) Naw,…..You’re … Continue reading
Posted in God's dog, joy, therapy dog
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Extreme poodle grooming, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, standard poodles, sumi-e, visiting dog, Visiting pet work
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heart space
She fell asleep on my chest. Her heart over mine – beating different rhythms, we still kept time.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted therapies, belonging, canine poetry, chihuahua mix, dog poetry, gratitude, heart to heart, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, love, naps, papillion mix, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, toy mixed breed
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smudgemuffin
Never underestimate the power of frolic. Laughter is the best medicine when it is filled with Love.
Posted in The Now
Tagged aacr, aat, animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, brush painting, dog, dogs, joy, kids with serious illness, pet therapy, poetry, sumi-e, therapy dogs, yorkie, Yorkshire terrier
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facing forwards
We all have to look forward, sometimes we just need a little company to remind us. while we sit in our present moment. and re-learn how to wag our tales. thanks.
Posted in Animal assisted therapy, Blessings
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, depression, eco-spirituality, exhaustion, grief, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mourning, pet therapy, poetry, possibilities, recovery, spirituality, sumi-e, therapy dogs
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the sads
a wise woman once told me, “put your hand on your heart if you feel that your world is falling apart-“ and on the days when your hand can’t quite reach – I’ll be there for you.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, depression, feline assisted therapy, grief, home sick, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mental illness, nature, pet therapy, poetry, recovery, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, therapy cats
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puddles
i pick him up he smells like loam and earth he smells like truth and he pours himself over my arms like a puddle of black ink. He pours Himself over my arms and into my heart.
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