Author Archives: Meisaan Chan

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The first drop

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Sky darkensthe world waits for rain Seeds, deeply dormantbegin to dream Thunder rumblesearth tenderly listens Then, when all is ready:The first drop © Meisaan Chan

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A tender retreat for exhausted teachers – please pass along

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Friends, on June 11, I am offering a gentle care retreat to help exhausted teachers of all age levels. It’s designed to help them connect with their revitalization and agency, process grief, name their growth, and reclaim their joy. I’m … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Four Women and the Emperor

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

There once were four women who decided to undertake the long journey to see the Emperor. They knew it was going to be a long and arduous task. Before they left, they consulted their council of elders for advice. “Stay … Continue reading →

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Spring rain

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Wet, fresh leavessupple, tender greenbirthed and then baptized © Meisaan Chan

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The return

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

I am insatiable for youyou are insatiable for methe return © Meisaan Chan

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Healing rain

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Healing raincaresses all my relationsand meunified © Meisaan Chan

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The beginning of flight

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Downy young feathersbird in nest looks downlonging and scared © Meisaan Chan

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The spiritual wisdom of weak coffee

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Weak coffeehints at what it could bebut isn’t Don’t live your life being weak coffee!Hold nothing back! © Meisaan Chan

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When God becomes a protective koala bear

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Come closer, God whispersI am already in your pouch, Mama Koala, I say, snug and warmHow can I come any closer?And then she shows me how © Meisaan Chan

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In the face of threat

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

When besiegedBreathe me inInfinity always prevails © Meisaan Chan

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