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Some bunny loves you
Grab some bunny you love!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, bunnies, dog, Easter baskets, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, Mika, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Surprise
I am sooo sorry little one! I was in a rush, grocery shopping for Passover and Easter, (Yes we celebrate all the holidays)… I race into the store and grab a buggy… And scream! Flinging my hand at the unexpected … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, anole, art, awareness, blessings, brush painting, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., forgiveness, grocery, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mindfulness, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, shopping, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom
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Speechless
No words. He simply walked up to the child and sat, Leaning in, Creating connection With no words.
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Tagged AAI, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted education, animal assisted interventions, animals, art, devotion, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, spoo, standard poodle, sumi-e
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Upside Down
She threw Herself upside down Rolling on the ground With Joy!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., feral cats, gratitude, ink brush meditiation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, joy, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby cat
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Hearts
I met them on the street, Had I heard the cathedral was burning? Her eyes wet, Mine too… We met on common ground, Strangers with our Hearts on fire. Oh great mother, Thank you for all your angels tonight as … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, art journal, cavaliers, community, connections, fire, hearts, ink brush painting, journaling, Liz Teal, love, nature, Notre Dame, Paris, poetry, Reverend Elizabeth Teal, spirituality, sumi-e, traveling
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Wise
We all need spell check…in many areas of our lives… Listen to the wisdom of your colleagues, Be they furred or finned, Scaled, feathered or skin… Listen to the wisdom of Your heart.
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Tagged 2019, AAI, animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, conference, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., green chimneys, IAHAIO, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, owl, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, trust, wildlife rehabilitation
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Renewed
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, art journal, blessings, camel, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, forsythia, green chimneys, IAHAIO, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, journal, journaling, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Motherhood
The Beagle saw Her first, Scurrying under the palmetto… We, curious, followed His nose… It was huge! What was It? Some jumped, One gasped, Some were intrigued, Some were simply putting on a brave face, One suggested murder. The wolf … Continue reading
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Sharing
The loquat tree is filled with ripe fruit Or was…. Birds came, Squirrels came, And You. Delicious.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, birds, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., fruit, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, loquat tree, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, ripe, spirituality, squirrels, sumi-e
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Lap cat
The black cat is feeling better! He jumped right onto my lap top. And purred.
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Tagged black cat, cats, computers, Elizabeth Teal., illustration, laps, laptops, Liz Teal, poem, poetry, purrs, sumi-e
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