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Flu
Home In bed Sick. Don’t fight. Cuddle. Heal.
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Tagged art, cat, cold, eco-spirituality, flu, home sick, ink brush painting, love, mix, nature, poetry, poodle, spirituality, sumi-e
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Pastoral Counseling
He peered over the fence (A fence He could easily jump at anytime) He peered over the fence With wonder and surprise In His eyes. Peer over your fences, Be amazed at the marvels…
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., horse, horses, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, pastoral counseling, pasture, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e
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Watched
I felt His gaze before I saw it A glance over my shoulder revealed Golden orbs glistening topaz Wide deep pupils burrowed into my heart… Be not afraid to be seen… You are being watched… Say yes with Love.
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Tagged art, border collie, dog, dog training, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., golden eyes, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Wake up call
My eyes opened Onto a face filled with mud and mayhem… Stickers and prickers framed Her fur, As She danced wet earth roses across my heart with Her paws. Do not discount the daily messy blessings… No mud, no lotus? … Continue reading
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Overheard Conversations
I do not eavesdrop intentionally, But Your Divine voice sings in my ears, Ringing the world with Love.
Red Robin’s
The lawn was filled with red breasts A dance of spring Filled my heart
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Rolling
She has wheels for her back legs, And a Purple Heart on the forehead… And love for the world. . The little girl Greeted me with joy, Then nuzzled her human for more neck rubs, Her eyes squinting in happy … Continue reading
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