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Balanced meal
The moths flitted about the pantry When suddenly a small ( to me) Large (to them) Gecko appeared on the curtain. An indoor wild kingdom (queendom?) Appeared before me. This was no democracy among species. Dinner was imminent. … Still, … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, dinner, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., gecko, immigrant, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meals, meditation, moths, mysticism, nature, pantry, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Jump
The rain fell. The horse pranced in the meadow And taught me how to jump away When it feels like the sky has fallen.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, broken hearted, broken open, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., farm, horse, horses, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, rain, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e
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Perspectives and hope
The thing you want is some times Out of reach, Above your head Or out of sight… Patience little one, Bones will fall from the sky The sun will come out after the rain.
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Tagged art, bones, desire, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., hope, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, little white dog, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, Suzanne Clothier
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Message from the paddock
As I drove onto the farm He came running to greet me Me A complete stranger! . A reminder from the universe: Practice Radical hospitality
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, farm, horse, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, paddocks, poem, poetry, radical hospitality, spirituality, stables, sumi-e, watercolors
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Abandoned
The door closed, The people walked away. The little dog was left on the other side… .. All alone? Forgotten? . No, Just misplaced. . You came back! I’m saved! . Sometimes salvation Is as simple as opening a door. … Continue reading
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Tagged abandoned, abandonment, animal assisted chaplaincy, anxiety, art, brush painting, chihuahua mix, daily practice, Elizabeth Teal., interfaith, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, papillion mix, poem, poetry, separation, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, toy dog, watercolors
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Orange Cream
I met a creamsicle cat today, How ’bout that, A creamsicle cat!
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Tagged cat, feral cats, fun, greeting the stranger, hospitality, humor, orange cat, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, watercolor
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Territories
The pocket panther Slinks around Spraying newly opened pathways Finding his way in this brave new world.
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Tagged animals, art, art journal, black cat, blessings, brush painting, cat, cats, daily practice, Elizabeth Teal., grief, ink, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, meditation, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sprays, sumi-e, watercolor
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(More) Lessons from a cat
Be Present. Aware. And Rest. (Watch! you can do all of this at the same time, come close your eyes, practice with Me)
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, black cat, blessings, brush painting, cat, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, zazen
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Tuxedos
The tabby always wore a tuxedo A purrfect white Bib with matching gloves and spats Or mitts if you purrfurr She only purred and never spat At anyone. Seemingly aware that every day life is A special occasion, worthy of … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, cats, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, feral cats, formal, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, rescue, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby, tuxedo tabby cat
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Spaniel
I met a dream dog today, Well, somebody’s dream dog… With a peach nose and fur the color of caramel and honey. He was just as sweet. A spaniel of cocker and field, Possibly setter , but surely looking to … Continue reading
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Tagged adopt, adoption, blessings, cocker spaniel, eco-mysticism, Elizabeth Teal., field spaniel, home, honey, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, rescue, safe, shelters, spirituality, sumi-e, sweet
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