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Tag Archives: spiritual direction
Reaching
I saw You reach up Fully relaxed Fully trusting Fully present. I could ask for for greater lesson In spiritual direction, No greater hymn than a gentle purr.
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Nicknames
I gazed into Your deep brown eyes, and was lost and found In an instant. call You Horse, or Cow, or Donkey, or Dog… Remember, God is just a nickname too.
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Grace
The cardinal came and sat on the stump. Looking up They sang. . Oh to listen to the voice of the Divine! All we can say is Thanks.
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Renewal
stress? Can be good. Can be bad. But no matter if we’re joyous or jolted… We all need renewal and recovery.
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Tagged AAI, aat, birds, daily practice, dog training, dogs, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, joy, Liz Teal, nap, nature, pet therapy, poem, poetry, recovery, spiritual direction, spirituality, stress, sumi-e, therapy dog, working dog
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Beauty
The lights on the dash Started to flash The hood started to smoke I slide onto the shoulder Holding onto my head In fear of it rolling off …. . And everything stopped As the highway continued past, Singing its … Continue reading
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Motherhood
The Beagle saw Her first, Scurrying under the palmetto… We, curious, followed His nose… It was huge! What was It? Some jumped, One gasped, Some were intrigued, Some were simply putting on a brave face, One suggested murder. The wolf … Continue reading
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Well Groomed
Water is a tool of baptism and purification, The comb is a tool of patience. Daily practice requires both.
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