Author Archives: Meisaan Chan

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The needle

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Buried in haystack: the distractions keep mounting cannot find focus © Meisaan Chan

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Laughing Buddha

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

There he is, laughing, his flaccid breasts hanging out but no matter: he knows that suffering is almost eternal and that is only one side of the coin © Meisaan Chan

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On trust

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes it’s hard to trust the light that it’s enough, that it’ll stay so I insist on using my tiny flashlight, my way – no matter: the light keeps on shining © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Exercises (3 of 3)

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

At the end of this day I give thanks for your awesome, constant presence and scour the hours for ways in which I could have loved you more. © Meisaan Chan

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Exercises (2 of 3)

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

In the middle of this day I pause: and remember what I am and certainly what I am not. © Meisaan Chan

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Exercises (1 of 3)

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Before I start this day I shed my clothes: I am nothing and all effort is empty and all dreams are in vain without you. Be with me, then, and give me meaning and purpose – be for me that … Continue reading →

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Self-sufficiency

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

I’m erasing my pride, I say. You cannot do that yourself, God says. I’m coming back to you, I say. You cannot do that yourself, God says. © Meisaan Chan

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Stay alert

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Stay alert for my footsteps are everywhere © Meisaan  Chan   (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Sometimes my way is open [Guest Reflection]

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Karen Brailsford, an Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner at Agape, used my poem below to open a reflection for her community. It was originally written as a reflection leading up to Christmas, but the elements of light/darkness are so pertinent for us these … Continue reading →

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When it is me against the raging world

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

When it is me against the raging world remind me: Little one, put down your sword for the battle’s been fought and already won head upon lap: peace: slumber © Meisaan Chan

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