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Tag Archives: spiritual direction
Sip
A large brown hand emerged from the cup, ‘Sup? Wake up! …. Who was more surprised, You or I, But the message is clear… We can’t go back to sleep Sip deep from life And keep your head above water.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, brush painting, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, frog, glass of water, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, wake up
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Spirited Purrpose
When you feel your spirit is darkening Face into the light Search your shadow And heal. ……….. Purrhaps use a sacred text, or mantra, or song. Cats purr in pleasure and in pain… Your guru may just be at the … Continue reading
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Leaping
As I stride through the grasses Tiny lizards leap ahead of me… I do not mean to disrupt their morning Nor is it my intention to instill fear with my step… ……… Babies! As the green glints off your tiny … Continue reading
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Waiting
She sat like a golden statue, Patient Waiting Longing Until it was time to go home. At the sight of the leash She lept for joy! … Teachers are everywhere, Most curricula is simple. Be still, Ask, Receive. Give thanks,
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, ask and you shall receive, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, hunting dog, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, retriever, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, yellow dog
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Lotus like
No mud Know mud No lotus Know lotus
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Stride
Across the paddock She arrived Taking everything in stride. . Lessons on the hoof.
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The I missed you bow
When your sister from another mother comes for a visit And you didn’t expect Her! … When you meet On the street A cousin with different feet … When you meet someone new who’s really swell With happy tails and … Continue reading
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Sweet
Close your eyes Dream Pray Sweet
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Flipping
Sometimes you just have to turn the page, Flip the script, And roll with it… …. That is when joy enters in.
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Bug? Buddha?
I felt Your presence beside me, Turned and there, Beside my ear, On a bright green river birch leaf, Was a bright red lady bug. … Does a bug have a Buddha nature? … The only answer that matters is… … Continue reading
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