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Message from the paddock
As I drove onto the farm He came running to greet me Me A complete stranger! . A reminder from the universe: Practice Radical hospitality
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, farm, horse, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, paddocks, poem, poetry, radical hospitality, spirituality, stables, sumi-e, watercolors
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Abandoned
The door closed, The people walked away. The little dog was left on the other side… .. All alone? Forgotten? . No, Just misplaced. . You came back! I’m saved! . Sometimes salvation Is as simple as opening a door. … Continue reading
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Tagged abandoned, abandonment, animal assisted chaplaincy, anxiety, art, brush painting, chihuahua mix, daily practice, Elizabeth Teal., interfaith, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, papillion mix, poem, poetry, separation, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, toy dog, watercolors
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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
Triptychs and trinities
I went to church today The dome was brilliant blue The water holy And the pelican passed by accepting communion, As did i, For all was You.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, beach, church, communion, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, florida, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mystic, mysticism, nature, ocean, pelican, poem, poetry, rev.elizabeth teal, spirituality, St Augustine, sumi-e, watercolors
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Tea and spiders
Malvaviscus arboreus drummondii… A present from my mother-in-law so many years ago, Reminder of her wit long after her passing… It is also called Lipstick Hibiscus, make up for my garden… I thought of her as I gathered the blossoms … Continue reading
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Tagged Drummond Turks Cap, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., hibiscus, ink brush painting, lipstick hibiscus, Liz Teal, love, nature, poem, poetry, spiders, spirituality, sumi-e, tea, watercolors
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Flock
Flock together, Fly towards hope. Even if it means going in a different direction than you had planned. Even if it means you don’t know the destination. Trust you were given wings for a reason – Fly.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, bird, birds, blessings, brush painting, cat, cats, daily practice, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, flight, flocks, gratitude, hope, ink brush meditiation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, peace, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tao, water color, watercolors, zen
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Golden
The goldenrod waved in the breeze. Filled with possibilities and bees.
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Tagged autumn, bees, blessings, buzz, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., fall, goldenrod, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, nature, nature is my religion, poetry, possibilities, spirituality, sumi-e, watercolors, weeds
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Nature vs Nurture
Whoever you live with shapes you.. Whatever environment you live in Impacts you… Is it nature or nurture? The answer is always, Both. . Nature and nurture. . So what nature do you nurture? . Who do You live with?
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Tagged ants, bugs, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., flowers, ink brush painting, interfaith, litter, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, sacred activism, soda cans, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, watercolors
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Puppy boy
He was huge! And he just a puppy boy who needs a home… When he was smaller, he had a had one, But he grew, And his home did not… But soon, He will have a new one that hopefully … Continue reading
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Tagged adopt, adoption, animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, dogs, eco-spirituality, Great Dane cross, great dane puppy, growth, interspirituality, nature, poem, poetry, rehomed, shelter, spirituality, sumi-e, watercolors
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Smelling
Today’s lesson from a puppy: After you have run through the mud, Don’t t forget to stop and smell the flowers… Or eat them!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., flowers, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mud, mysticism, nature, no lotus, no mud, poetry, puppies, spirituality, sumi-e, watercolors
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