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Tag Archives: safety
Safety
The tiny toad sought safety from the noonday sun, And from the dogs who chase toads… But Safety is not to be found Under the favorite toy of the collie. Surprise! ….. Just because something provides shade Or protection from … Continue reading
Boundary lessons from a puppy.
I spent the day putting up fencing, To keep those I love safe inside, Not to keep those I love out. And then She comes along and leaps thru the barrier, As easily as She leapt into my heart. What … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, dog, Elizabeth Teal., fencing, fun, gardens, gates, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, nature, pets, play, poetry, puppies, safety, spirituality, sumi-e, toy dogs
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Safe
The thunder and the lightning were outside, The rain was too. The walls were sturdy, And the roof was new… But the still the little dog shook. Sometimes feeling safe on the inside is hard, And we need others to … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, lightning, Liz Teal, love, nature, papillon mix, poetry, PTSD, safety, security, spirituality, sumi-e, thunder, toy dogs
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Under the sofa
Thunder Lightning Frightening Two enemies who needed shelter found themselves together safe from the coming storm. . We all need to seek shelter when we are scared, Even if others may not understand our fears…. Sometimes the thunder is real, … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, brush painting, cats, dogs, family, friends, ink brush painting, interfaith, lightning, Liz Teal, love, nature, phobias, poetry, refuge, safety, security, shelter, sofas, solidarity, spirituality, sumi-e, thunder, Thunderstorms
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morning darkness
in the morning darkness before the sun has risen, light still shines hidden in the deep soft fur of Love.
Fear
so the little dog would not leave the room, too scared to pass the great green monster of suction — she cowers behind it, even though it is unplugged and silent…. terror is like that… in truth the mechanical demon … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged cartoon, dog, dog training, hope, interspecies spirituality, love, meditation, mindefulness, poetry, safety, spirituality, sumi-e, terror, toy dog, trust, truth, vacuum cleaner
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Sacred Caws
Posted in Winged wisdoms
Tagged be here now, caws, crows, ink brush painting, mindfulness, murder of crows, presence, sacred activism, sacred causes, safety
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curiosity
the no-longer-a-kitten sat in the sun palm outstretched, frozen, fascinated by the dance of two butterflies…. as was i. The fluttering lovers noticed us not. Love can be like that, creating bubbles of safety, while we dance unaware. What would … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged adolescent cat, animals, art, brush painting, cat, cat play, collage, dance, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, lovers, mating butterflies, meditation, observing, poetry, safety, spirituality, tabby cat
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