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being seen

Posted on May 2, 2017 by eteal

Her eyes are the greenest green, the brightest green, the green of new growth and hope. and they looked right into mine, and then She purred. oh. my. dare i reflect back all that?

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morning darkness

Posted on April 27, 2017 by eteal

in the morning darkness before the sun has risen, light still shines hidden in the deep soft fur of Love.

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There at my elbow is a muzzle, nudging me to pay attention to the more important things in life – all is illusion, and as such, magic is real – and all is Love. art does not mimic life, … Continue reading →

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Shadow and Light

Posted on April 26, 2017 by eteal

in the sunshine a small dog lies curled in comfort; in the shade a small cat does the same… . i stand in the doorway watching them both; seeing advantages on each side, and noticing that we are all still on … Continue reading →

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directives

Posted on April 23, 2017 by eteal

He turns his head and tilts it… just a bit….. . sometimes i see the same expression on a small child… and i know the possibilities are endless and there is hope. . it is that moment of Grace where … Continue reading →

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Feel-lion

Posted on April 18, 2017 by eteal

Wild and compassionate i feel You. love always flows in more directions than we have compass for.

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spilt

Posted on April 16, 2017 by eteal

there is no use crying over spilt milk, or water, or ink. but occasionally there is use in simply crying… whether in happiness, sadness or grief or You know, because onions… and then drying your eyes. and once again becoming … Continue reading →

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listening

Posted on April 13, 2017 by eteal

in that open moment when listening curiosity overtakes fear and Love enters in.

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Hoot

Posted on April 12, 2017 by eteal

i step out into the sunlight carrying with me my own shadow… and i hear laughter …..look around! and there, Her head tilted in disbelief, i see Wisdom in the light.

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meetings

Posted on April 11, 2017 by eteal

in the pond on the other side of the window two ducks appeared to be in a deep conversation… while i searched for words, longing to be heard.

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being seen

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morning darkness

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directives

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