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Eviction or relocation
The limbs and vines had to be pruned to protect my house. But there you were, Working hard in the yard, Building your home, Keeping the neighborhood safe eating biting bugs. . But I had to ask you to move. … Continue reading
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Tagged eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, home, housing, interspecies spirituality, nature, poetry, spiders, spirituality, sumi-e, webs
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Sides
A cedar-colored cat Sat On a log. . On a cedar log Sat A self-colored cat. . Under the cat Sat The cedar log. . On top of the log Sat The cat. . We sat together glowing golden bronze … Continue reading
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Tagged cat, cats, cedars, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, logs, meditation, nature, non-dualism, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, theology, trees, universalism, wisdom, zazen
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Yes and?
She loves to leap and laugh For Her there is only this moment. . The rules of improv and dog training are the same, Start with accepting what is – Yes, And build from there! Good rules for life too!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, comedy, dog training, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, improv, improvisation, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mysticism, nature, performance, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier
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Marigolds
In my newly planted flower bed, The marigolds bloom… And the the golden eyed cat naps. They say that calendula is healing and who can resist a freshly made bed…
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Tagged black cat, calendulas, dreams, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, gratitude, ink brush painting, interfaith, marigolds, naps, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Visitors
Feeling broken I stopped to visit some friends. Who even if they couldn’t fix me… Still, kept good company. As I sat at the patio table, A woodpecker stopped by at their feeder. . Radical hospitality. What does it look … Continue reading
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Tagged bird feeders, brokenness, companionship, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, nature, poetry, radical hospitality, red head, spirituality, sumi-e, woodpeckers
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Desire
I put the blackberry into my mouth suddenly I was overcome with desire As it exploded sweetness …. I wanted them all! But a loud caw, and a high trill cut thru my gluttony… . Remember to share.
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Tagged balance, bird, birds, birds eating berries, blackberries, brush painting, crops, desire, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, feeding the world, food addiction, fruits, ink brush painting, joy, Liz Teal, love, nature, poetry, sacred activism, sharing, spirituality, sumi-e
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House guest
A battle scarred house guest Sat on my kitchen counter As I pondered what I could possibly provide for his dinner. . Wanting to be a gracious host, We took him out for dinner.
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Tagged anoles, diet, eco-spirituality, houseguests, humor, Liz Teal, nature, poetry, small green lizard, special foods, spirituality, sumi-e
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Chairs
I go to work, But my chair is already occupied. My job has been made redundant. All is accomplished by You.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, black cat, blessings, chair, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, Ministry, mysticism, nature, office, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdoms, work
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