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Tag Archives: Spring
Songs of Spring
the song of the whippoorwill echoes in my heart. i hear the howl of a wolf answer back. it is spring. rejoice in the rebirth of hope.
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, bird songs, bird watching, Easter, hope, howl, hymns of nature, nature, poetry, rebirth, SBNR, Spring, sumi-e, whip-poor-will, whippoorwill, wolf, wolves howl
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Spring, Leap, Soar
walking by the river i see a crescent cresting pale rainbows glisten off the fin, as joy bursts forth. Soar and leap, spring into the moment, Rise up! Paradise is here.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted spiritual direction, animal facilitated chaplaincy, bridge, Cowford, dolphins, joy, leap, nature, possibilities, rainbows, River, soar, Spring, St. John's River
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Pink!
the world was exploding in PINK, the bushes, the trees, suddenly everything was possible! even the little terrier with in a pink collar knew this – even if the human at the other end of the leash, was still reluctant to … Continue reading
Budding Leaves
the sun shines on bright tiny new leaves swaying in the breeze, as the sweetgum wakes up – oh my morning stars! they are tiny birds! i am the one waking up.
cup of tea
the scent of jasmine and lilies fills the air – sweetness in every breath, a poodle sits expectantly on the sofa, hoping for a sip of tea or perhaps to join me in for a cookie? The smell of spring … Continue reading
Posted in Blessings, Dao Dogs
Tagged art, blessings, cup of tea, dog, dogs, easter lillies, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-spirituality, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, jasmine, lillies, poodle, scent of flowers, spirituality, Spring, sumi-e, wisdom
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sight and sound
an owl woke me up. i dashed outside to see her – but all i heard was a woodpecker having breakfast and i couldn’t see either of them, for the trees have burst forth blessings. oh breathe of life!
Posted in Winged wisdoms
Tagged animals, art, bird, birds, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, love, mystic shamanism, nature, owl, poetry, spirituality, Spring, sumi-e, trees, universal shamanism, woodpecker
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Sprung!
boing! the ground sprouts forth. buzzings and blossomings abound. Feed the world with your blooms, Let the world hear your song!
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, bees, blessings, blossoms, eco-chaplaincy, eco-spirituality, flowers, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, meadow, nature, poetry, seasons, spirituality, Spring, sumi-e
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Jump!
Posted in The Now
Tagged animals, bunny, full moon, hope, ink brush meditiation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspirituality, love, nature, possibilities, potential, rabbit, rabbits, reality, spirituality, Spring, sumi-e
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Blue?
high in a tree a girl gazed down not at me, not at the ground, but at her mate. Is it fate? Has Spring come early or is it always the season for Love?
Posted in Blessings, Gratitudes, The Now
Tagged bird, birds, blessings, blue jays, gratitude, ink brush meditiation, ink brush painting, natural spirituality, nature, spirituality, Spring, tao, zen
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