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Tag Archives: standard poodle
Advice
Be curious. Ask questions. Listen to responses. Act accordingly. Repeat.
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, dog training, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, head tilt, ink brush meditiation, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, nature, pet therapy, poetry, poodle, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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Working dog
A working dog is of service to the world, But only by invitation- A service dog only works for one, But is an inspiration. Do not confuse the two, for in the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness, No one … Continue reading
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Tagged aat, animal assisted therapy, animals, art, daily practice, dog, dog training, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, love, meditation, poetry, poodle, service dogs, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, therapy dogs, working dogs
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Carry out
Sometimes we need someone to teach us how to carry our load, Sometimes you simply need some to carry on with you!
at the edge
desire, love, & longing, everything really is about belonging. . All are welcome at the Table. COME. SIT. STAY.
reaching
She had the same name as my mother, and the same accent, filled with granite and love – . the bed was to high for the dog to see Her, and she was too immobilized to see Him — and … Continue reading
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Tagged AAC, AAI, aat, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted therapy, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, hospital beds, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mysticism, pet therapy, poetry, reaching down, reaching up, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, tao, therapy dogs, training therapy dogs, zen
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Come! Sit!
the back door was open and the dogs were out…running….and barking….and chasing…. a cat? so i called called them to COME. SIT. and they all did! (we are far more alike than we are different)
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Tagged beloved community, cats and dogs together, come, dog training, humor, meditation, multi-pet households, papillon, pet training, recalls, standard poodle, sumi-e, toy mixed breed, unity
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Space and longing
Some days the world is upside, The only thing to be done is to love. Again and again… And keep spinning. Holding sacred space, Longing for you, And You are everywhere……
privacy
i couldn’t hear what they were saying, but i think it had something to do with love… or cookies… . why not both?
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, cookies, dog, ink brush painting, love, man in chair, overheard conversations, poodle, privacy, secrets, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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dig deep
under the corner of the studio is a hole, well i see it as a hole but someone sees it as a home…. deep in my heart is a hole, but it is also Home… sometimes it just … Continue reading
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