Tag Archives: sacred listening

All ears

Posted on June 22, 2019 by eteal

The littlest bulldog With the biggest ears, Listened to every sound at the meeting. . The most important things we say to each other Rarely are the words.

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Run!

Posted on December 30, 2018 by eteal

Duck. Duck. Goose … Run! Oh, you read from left to right… . How you expect and experience life may not be in the same order as others expect Or experience . Slow down, be patient, Sit down.

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Rustling in the bamboo

Posted on November 16, 2018 by eteal

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Tilt

Posted on November 9, 2018 by eteal

Feeling tilted, I told my truth. A tilted head, & the movement of soft furred ears, Told me my tale was heard, Even if the nouns were lost in translation.

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Camouflage

Posted on August 6, 2018 by eteal

As I child I was taught to ‘hide in plain sight” These days I think it more important that we all learn to see.

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Loud

Posted on February 16, 2018 by eteal

How can one so small suddenly make so much noise??? You mean you have been yelling at me for a long time? I’m sooo sorry, I wasn’t listening. I hear You now!

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Here

Posted on September 20, 2017 by eteal

I think we should have more listening classes, And less obedience classes…. . We all need someone who listens, No matter what side of the leash you’re on.

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outside the building a cattle egret in full courting plumage strutted their stuff before an audience of bipedals who lacked the feathers or the knowledge to listen. . messages of Love often get lost in translation. . dance them anyway, … Continue reading →

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Lunar flight

Posted on April 20, 2017 by eteal

the luna moth appeared as if out of the ethers – as did a little girl hoping to be seen and heard. She reached up, and caught my eye. How foolish we are to think that any being should be … Continue reading →

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listening

Posted on April 13, 2017 by eteal

in that open moment when listening curiosity overtakes fear and Love enters in.

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All ears

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Run!

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