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Present Healing
I had dental work today… A wonderful thing Denied to many… Still, I was thankful for dear friends, Who did not require me to throw the ball, But simply sat with me. . That is truly, often, all we need … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged blessings, brush painting, compassion, daily practice, dental surgery, Elizabeth Teal., friendship, healing, ink brush meditation, Liz Teal, love, pet therapy, poetry, poodles, SBNR, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, therapy dogs
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Air travel
At the airport, Watching Travelers… Some with two legs, Some with four… Hurry up. and wait. Soon you will soar.
Posted in The Now
Tagged airport, airport dogs, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted therapy, art, comfort dogs, Elizabeth Teal., ESA, ink brush painting, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, patience, poem, poetry, rushing, service dogs, sumi-e, therapy dogs, waiting
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Gently
It was a difficult day for many people, And yet this same day brought joy to others. A dog too large made himself quite small, And a woman confined found her small world quite large for a moment. Love can … Continue reading
HealingÂ
The little dog, Clutched In the arms of a human, Both frozen in the waiting room, It was hard to tell who was more scared. there was no way to tell them, Above the din, That they had the power … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, brush painting, dog training, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., fear, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, pet therapy, poetry, shih tzu, spirituality, sumi-e, therapy dogs, toy dogs, vet visit, veterinarian’s office
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Focusing on the job
The two therapy dog handlers stood in the parking lot, Marveling at the enormous… Fascinated by the very small… Creature on the crawl- Snake? Worm? Size is relative to expectations… As are shapes! I too though thought lizards had legs… … Continue reading
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Tagged aat, albino worm, animal assisted therapy, art, dog, dogs, Florida lizard worm, focus, lizard, love, meditation, nature, pet therapy, poetry, snakes, spirituality, sumi-e, therapy dogs, worm lizard, worms
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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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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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Manners matter
they told me the woman in the purple shirt was terrified of dogs, and she was. righteously so — she had broken her tibia, fibula and femur not from any attack.. but from an out of control canine bounding toward … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, art, broken leg, dog, dog training, drawing, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., fear, happy friendly dog, illustration, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, manners, pain, pet therapy, phobia, physical rehabilitation, physical therapy, poetry, political correctness, poodle, rehab, scared of dogs, spirituality, sumi-e, therapy dogs, Visiting pets
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rsvp
who knows what draws two beings together, need or want, desire or healing, who knows where that invitation comes from — all that matters is that we answer it.
Visitors
the Poodle and i – We entered the facility, the institution, the home. . there She was, halfway down the hallway in a wheelchair. people passing Her by, not even stopping to say hi, or even, “excuse me….” . “No … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, assisted care facilities, Buddha, chaplaincy, communion, Does dog have a Buddha nature, dog, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mysticism, nature, nursing home, pet therapy, poetry, senior living facilities, smiles, spirituality, standard poodles, sumi-e, sunshine, therapy dogs, Visiting pets, wheelchairs
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