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Focus
I feel a tap on my leg, And look down And for a moment both of us are captivated by the red disc at my feet. But then I remember I must focus on a different task at hand. It … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, art, attention, Aussie, Australian shepherd, disc dogs, dog training, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., focus, frisbee, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, life coach, Liz Teal, love, meditation, Merle, nature, poem, poetry, self-help, spirituality, sumi-e
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Counting Sheeps
I sit on the edge of my bed, Surrounded by sheep… The shearling slippers, now silent and empty in the corner, roamed New Zealand, The the ancient oriental carpet under my toes once grazed the Middle East, And the green … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, blankets, blessings, dogs, Elizabeth Teal., gratitude, knitting, lamb, Liz Teal, Maine, meditation, nature, poetry, relationships, rugs, sheep, socks, spirituality, sumi-e, weaving, wool, woolen goods
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Rabbit in the moon
There were bunnies today, Jumping and grazing on fresh green grass… Held in the arms of delighted children All kept safe with watchful eyes, helping hands and a plastic rainbow of fence. . As i contemplate the rabbit in the … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, blue moon, bunnies, children, church, contemplation, Easter, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, full moon, gratitude, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, meditation, mysticism, nature, Pagan, poetry, rabbits, spirituality, Spring, sumi-e
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Sing
The world shimmers with promises and song. Peaches no bigger than my thumb glow in the dawn And a small bird heralds the day Awake!
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Tagged bird, birdsong, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, fruit trees, ink brush painting, nature, peaches, poem, poetry, promise, spirituality, Spring, sumi-e
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Hiding
Even if you want to stay in bed hiding all day, Someone is bound to notice you… Might as well wake up. . Hiding and meditating are not the same thing, But we are a clever species, We can hide … Continue reading
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Tagged avoidance, cat, cat hiding under covers, enlightenment, hiding, ink brush painting, meditation, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, wake up
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Light
Waiting for the light? How foolish the calico says, Look at me! We are all reflected light! We are all the rainbow. Don’t wait. Shine.
Flock
The rain stopped. And as I stepped outside, A small flock of small birds Exploded From the bush beside me, Into to the freshened day.
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Tagged art, bird in the bush, birds, blessings, brush painting, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ecology, Elizabeth Teal., faith, flock, freedom, gratitude, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, nature is my religion, peace, poem, poetry, rain, SBNR, small birds, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e
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Sabbaths
some of us, need a nap… some of us need reflection… But all need sabbaths, However they might look.
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Tagged art, black cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, nature, old cat, pets, poetry, respite, sabbath, Saturday, spiritual direction, spiritual practice, spirituality, sumi-e, Sunday
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She comes to me
She comes to me All earth and dirt, And loam and leaf, Bits of the brightest tender vines entwine her hair- Mud covers her paws. I pick her up, Clasping her to my tunic In hopes the stain will lift … Continue reading
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Tagged art, depression, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, maltese mix, muddy paws, nature, play, poetry, spirituality, Spring, sumi-e, terrier
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