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Tag Archives: Spring
She comes to me
She comes to me All earth and dirt, And loam and leaf, Bits of the brightest tender vines entwine her hair- Mud covers her paws. I pick her up, Clasping her to my tunic In hopes the stain will lift … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, depression, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, maltese mix, muddy paws, nature, play, poetry, spirituality, Spring, sumi-e, terrier
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looking for love
Love is in the air….. what did you think it would look like?
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, expectations, humor, joy, love, male anole, male lizard, mating behavior, Mother Nature, nature, nature as a guide, sacred, Spring
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i walk down the path behind a little dog who is smaller than the wildflowers that have sprung up overnight. . Fearlessly She carries on, her head and tail held high. paying no mind to the myriad of bees buzzing … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, brush painting, dog training, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, interspirituality, love, meadow, mysticism, papillon mix, path, poetry, socialization success, spiritual path, spirituality, Spring, sumi-e, toy dog, wildflowers, woldflowers
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Song
Come Out Side Sang the bird by the fountain. Come out And Play!
Posted in The Now
Tagged birds, coming out, ink brush, joy, peace, plein air, Spring, sumi-e
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broken clothesline
the clothesline has fallen, but the tree, just beginning to bud and bloom beckoned – hang out here! meanwhile the residents were in a bit of a flap…. “new neighbors?”
Posted in Winged wisdoms
Tagged aprons, birds, cartoon, clerical garments, clothesline, eco-chaplaincy, habits, hanging laundry, humor, Imbolc, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, laundry day, love, mock cherry tree, neighbors, poetry, scapulars, smocks, spirituality, Spring, tunics, washing day
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Springing
in between the raindrops coming down, kittens are springing up! my meadow is infested with Joy!
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, cat, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, joy, kittens, love, meadows, spirituality, Spring, spring rains, sumi-e, sweet things
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hiding
A cardinal landed in the bottle brush tree. Its bright red flowers, like exuberant daytime fireworks announced Your arrival. you may think you are well hidden because you have chosen your camouflage with care. But no One is fooled. The … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animals, bird watching, birds, bottle brush tree, camouflage, cardinals, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, masks, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, Spring, sumi-e
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hairball?
Posted in The Now
Tagged brush painting, cat, cat vomit, cleaning up, hairballs, hay fever, home sick, humor, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Spring, sumi-e
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You
You yeah, YOU! It’s ok to be the loud bird in the tree. Sing your song!
Posted in The Now
Tagged bird in tree, birds, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, joy, make a joyful noise, nature as a guide, nature is my religion, singing, song, Spring, sumi-e
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Field of Dreams
in the field of dreams, the dog is inside, the rain has stopped and the grass is sweet. in the field of dreams the cage door is opened and i can run safe as well as free. in the field … Continue reading
Posted in Bunny Blessings & Rabbit Roamings
Tagged bunnies, cage door, dogs, dreams, endless possibilities, equality, field of dreams, freedom, hopes, open doors, rabbits, safety, salvation, spirituality, Spring
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