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circus acts

Posted on December 28, 2016 by eteal

sifting thru the layers of my life, i go outside, into the garden to collate and compose – and there She is – silently, gracefully, gliding on a slim branch – effortlessly She teaches me the circus arts – we … Continue reading →

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non-violence

Posted on December 28, 2016 by eteal

the first prick i feel, i react, my arm reveals the outline of my slap and in my palm a splat of blood and wing…. contemplating non-violence i watch as another of Her tribe comes to sip… and ponder if … Continue reading →

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wrappings and bows and gifts and snakes

Posted on December 19, 2016 by eteal

a ribbon slid across the yard. two kittens tried to make it into a bow! but two dogs ran past so fast, the felines fled and the package unwrapped itself – and in that present moment, i was there…….. to see … Continue reading →

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Wanting

Posted on November 4, 2016 by eteal

if i stare at it hard enough, it will be mine! . (but what is it?)

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teenage kittens

Posted on October 19, 2016 by eteal

like Frick and Frack they skate across my work table, deftly missing ink pot and brush water in aerial displays of leaps and landings. and then they revealed their true names and nature – they are Yin and Yang. for … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on October 5, 2016 by eteal

why yes, it is possible to be at peace and aware at the same time! (peace is not just for resting in……..)

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Snow birds

Posted on October 1, 2016 by eteal

as i drive down the highway traffic comes to a stop before me some guests from the north were crossing the road – perhaps their wings were tired from their long flight.. or perhaps we all just needed to slow … Continue reading →

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lessons of peace

Posted on September 21, 2016 by eteal

this odd little deer of a dear dog, no bigger than bed pillow, calmly watched me with gentle insistent curiosity. teaching me, yet again, the antidote to fear is inquiry. the surrender to the moment provides the next place to … Continue reading →

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zazen lessons from a cat

Posted on September 20, 2016 by eteal

sit up straight in a relaxed state gently focus on the ground before you let your body be breathed . gently purr.

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swamp

Posted on September 1, 2016 by eteal

“”Well hello big swamp dog, what are You doing over there? “I could ask you the same question!”

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circus acts

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Wanting

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Peace

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Snow birds

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lessons of peace

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zazen lessons from a cat

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