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Tag Archives: therapy dog
Visits and Stockings
She had a hernia rupture, she told me, so He could not get on her bed – i did not tell her he wasn’t allowed – there was no point – i simply got a chair, and He sat there, … Continue reading
comfort
Oh big brown eyes, thank you for deep soulful looks, thank you for soft nuzzles and warm fur, thank you for seeing me. . may i always remember to see YOU as honestly as You see Me. may i … Continue reading
Posted in God's dog
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, brown eyes, comfort, dog, dog training, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, golden rule, i see you, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love one another, mixed breed, pet therapy, poetry, solace, soul, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix, therapy dog
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Peace
why yes, it is possible to be at peace and aware at the same time! (peace is not just for resting in……..)
Posted in God's dog
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, awareness, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ermergency preparedness, faith, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, love, meditation, mindfulness, mysticism, peace, poetry, rest, spirituality, sumi-e, tao, therapy dog, wisdom, zen
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Exercise daily
running laps? nay, sitting laps. Exercise care.
Studs
we enter the facility, a standard poodle and a standard human. (well depending on your standards) we are there to visit those who do not get to go out visiting anymore. “You have to come to my room! I have … Continue reading
Posted in therapy dog
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, Boxers, canine, children, faith, human, nursing homes, poetry, Pure Bred Boxers, rehabilitation center, Show Dogs, standard poodle, studs, sumi-e, therapy dog, visiting dog
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Snuggle up
it’s cold outside, cuddle up together. don’t be silly – you are never alone! snuggle up with your Self!
Posted in therapy dog, zen dog
Tagged adopted dog, animal assisted therapy, enzo dog, lurcher, rescue dog, sighthound mix, sleeping dogs, sweet dreams, therapy dog
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Comings and goings
I am grateful for comings and goings, for safe returns and bold adventures. Venture forth with Love and Thanksgiving.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted therapy, blessings, coming home, dog, holidays, interspecies spirituality, leaving, love, poetry, poodle, standard poodle, sumi-e, Thanksgiving, therapy dog, travel
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Love looks on…
we come into your hearts. we grow up, until we are so full… we must shed our skins…. we grow on, until there is only one heart beating… the other heart must travel onward becoming the messenger of Love, leaving … Continue reading
Posted in Animal assisted therapy, Dao Dogs, God's dog, grief, loss, mourning, pet loss, therapy dog, zen dog
Tagged AAA, AAE, aat, bereavement, Black Lab, dog, dogs, dogs in the classroom, dogs visiting in nursing homes, faith, gratitude, grief, interspecies spirituality, labrador retriever, love, pet loss, poetry, therapy dog, wisdom of grief
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Healing
healing: holding position on the left of one you love. yes, that’s right. Hold your heart gently.
Posted in The Now
Tagged AAA, aacr, aat, animal assisted crisis response, animal assisted therapy, animals, art, blessings, dog, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, therapy dog
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A Visit
She offered him her cup of coffee. Tempted, he thought, “How did she know his cravings?” “Did she read my mind while I was reading her heart?” Coffee is not good for dogs. He turned away…….. but his … Continue reading
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