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Tag Archives: poodle
lookin in
lookin in i see you there – come out and play!
Posted in The Now
Tagged animals, art, dog at the door, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, holy play, interspecies spirituality, love, nature, playtime, poetry, poodle, standard poodle, sumi-e
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a mint
when your tummy is upset, reach for a mint. sometimes it’s good to eat something fresh to help with digestion. hey, you don’t have to eat the whole garden! sometimes times, all you need is a cup of tea.
Posted in Dao Dogs
Tagged comfort, cup of tea, dogs, growing herbs, growing mint, mint, peppermint, poodle, poodle eating mint, spiritual reflection, tummy aches
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Comings and goings
I am grateful for comings and goings, for safe returns and bold adventures. Venture forth with Love and Thanksgiving.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted therapy, blessings, coming home, dog, holidays, interspecies spirituality, leaving, love, poetry, poodle, standard poodle, sumi-e, Thanksgiving, therapy dog, travel
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A bird in a tree….
the bird in the tree is singing to the dog. I do not know the lyrics, but it does not seem to be a lullaby….. yet he goes to sleep anyway. No matter the tune being sung, it is as … Continue reading
Posted in Dao Dogs
Tagged animals, art, bird songs, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, interspecies spirituality, nature, poetry, poodle, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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Friends
No matter now long it has been, good friends remind you. PLAY!
Posted in Dao Dogs, zen dog
Tagged adopted dog, all-american mixed breed, art, blessings, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, friendship, love, play bow, poodle, spirituality
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World Peace Day
Posted in Winged wisdoms, zen dog
Tagged art, blessings, cardinal, cardinal in a tree, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, interspecies spirituality, love, meditation, nature, peace, poetry, poodle, spirituality, standard poodles, sumi-e, tao, zen
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Comfort and trust
at the edges of bed and blanket, of wake and sleep, curls a poodle, between light and dark, night and day, the sun will come up, we should go play! longest day or longest night, we should all live in … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animals, art, blessings, dreams, Earth centered spirituality, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, Paganism, poetry, poodle, solstice, spirituality, standard poodles, sumi-e, summer solstice
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Teachers
Listen to your teachers. whether they have two feet or four.
cup of tea
the scent of jasmine and lilies fills the air – sweetness in every breath, a poodle sits expectantly on the sofa, hoping for a sip of tea or perhaps to join me in for a cookie? The smell of spring … Continue reading
Posted in Blessings, Dao Dogs
Tagged art, blessings, cup of tea, dog, dogs, easter lillies, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-spirituality, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, jasmine, lillies, poodle, scent of flowers, spirituality, Spring, sumi-e, wisdom
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Shirt sleeve gratitudes
I would give you the shirt of my back, but i think you would rather have some of my popcorn. whatever you give, give with gratitude.
Posted in Blessings, Dao Dogs, Gratitudes
Tagged art, begging dog, dog, dogs, eco-spirituality, faith, giving, gratitude, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, love, nature, poodle, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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