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Tag Archives: trust
Flight Patterns
The body of the earth Holds the bodies of our ancestors As our wings Like those of angels Give us flight. We are called to shine, To be soft and brave, And to trust. Fly free in the direction of … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, animal assisted chaplaincy, art, birds, blessings, calling, courage, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., flight, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, self actualization, spirituality, sumi-e, trust, wings
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Perfect
The perfect dog Lay in the perfect patch of sun In the grass with… Wait…what… My shoe?
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Tagged art, authentic self, border collie, chewing, dog training, dogs are dogs, Elizabeth Teal., humor, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, nature, perfection, poem, poetry, reality, shoe, silly dog poem, sumi-e, trust
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Breathe in
Some put their noses to grindstones, Some hold them twitching in air, Some make a mad dash Some saunter and stroll And some quietly sniff here And there… ………. No matter their manner, Or style Or demeanor They are alert … Continue reading
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Tagged art, dog, dog training, Elizabeth Teal., faith, K9 nose work, Liz Teal, love, nature, poem, poetry, scent, spirituality, sumi-e, tracking, trust
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Injured
I had no idea you were injured, Scared and vulnerable, You hid your soft wounded underbelly…. I understand, Trust is harder than healing, But both require the assistance of others.
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Tagged art, assistance, black cats, blessings, Elizabeth Teal., healing, help, injured cat, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, nature, poem, poetry, sick cat, spirituality, sumi-e, trust
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Plumes and Poms
A silky white plume Waved like a banner Followed by a fluffy white pompom That Pounced and bounced Through the field of green. There are possibilities we can’t see, Follow them!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, little white dog, Liz Teal, love, meadow, meditation, mysticism, nature, papillon, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, toy dogs, trust
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Wise
We all need spell check…in many areas of our lives… Listen to the wisdom of your colleagues, Be they furred or finned, Scaled, feathered or skin… Listen to the wisdom of Your heart.
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Tagged 2019, AAI, animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, conference, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., green chimneys, IAHAIO, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, owl, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, trust, wildlife rehabilitation
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Wisdom from a Cat
Look up to those you love. (Hint: be prepared to receive some looks yourself) (Practice: look into a mirror)
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Tagged art, cats, daily practice, Elizabeth Teal., honor, Liz Teal, looking up, meditation, mirrors, poetry, respect, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, teaching, trust, wisdom
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Roofs
The sky is falling, I can hear it, Thumping and groaning… Grinding and cascading down past all the windows … I will stay under the table and pray…. Hey! Came a voice from above, It will be ok. There will … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Elizabeth Teal., hiding, hope, humor, Liz Teal, meditation, new roof, poetry, prayer, roofers, scared dog, spirituality, sumi-e, trust
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