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There, there
He gently puts his head on knee I look down And see Love in action.
Purple
She took one look at Him And wrapping her arms around His neck, buried Her face in his purpled poodle pompadour. The dog just smiled and gently wagged an equally amethyst pompom. . Love comes in all the colors of … Continue reading
Tears
Tears & tears One washes, One rips. . The little dog yelps and barks joining The tantrum of holy righteous anger and wounded inner child Roiling in my belly. No cuddling comforting Therapy Dog is She – But fierce in … Continue reading
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Tagged AAI, aat, animal assisted chaplaincy, art, bereaved, bereavement, broken, Elizabeth Teal., grief, heartache, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mourning, pain, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tantrums, tears, therapy dog
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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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Rolling
She has wheels for her back legs, And a Purple Heart on the forehead… And love for the world. . The little girl Greeted me with joy, Then nuzzled her human for more neck rubs, Her eyes squinting in happy … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted interventions, animal assisted therapy, art, chihuahua mix, dog in wheelchair, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Emma, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, long haired chihuahua, love, nature, poetry, Reverend Elizabeth Teal, spirituality, sumi-e, therapy animal expo, therapy dog
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Poetry for Poodles
One by one The came up And read the poems they wrote To the poodle. . Their soft voices Timid and young, Barely audible to the human ear, But the dog Clearly heard the love in their hearts And He … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted therapy, animals, art, daily practice, dogs, eco-mysticism, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, love, painting, pet therapy, pets, poem, poetry, poodle, R.E.A.D., reading education dogs, spiritual direction, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, therapy dog
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Tricks
She can roll a barrel with her front legs; She can roll a barrel with her hind legs. She can stand up on top it and roll it around the room. But that is not her real talent… That belongs … Continue reading
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Tagged activity visit, art, cockapoo, cocker spaniel mix, Elizabeth Teal., Liz Teal, love, poem, poetry, portrait, sumi-e, therapy dog, trick dog title, trick dog training
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Laurels
There is no amount of thank Yous, No amount of laurels that might be rested on, That can ever touch the gratitude Of being truly loved, without words. And to share that Love, Is nothing but Grace. I am so … Continue reading
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Tagged AKC titles, animal assisted therapy, art, awards, Elizabeth Teal., faith, gratitude, hope, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, love, pet assisted therapy, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, therapy dog, Tomi the poodle
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