Author Archives: Meisaan Chan

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Taking in the revelation

To survive, you will need others’ help:truth revealedAccept generosity:truth taken in © Meisaan Chan

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October rain

Soft October rain wets the leavesgreen leaves for now, soakedworking to surrender – Meisaan Chan

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Dr. God’s Rx

“Here’s your script,” she says, handing me the paper.On it, one word: TrustI look at her. “That’s it?”She nods. “Fill it and take itas often as needed until symptoms subside.” © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the two women pierced with holes

There once were two women, one whose body was flawless and beautiful, and the second whose body used to be pierced through with holes but by her arduous prayers and healing sacrifices, now her body was covered with scars. Both … Continue reading

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The dearly beloveds

The masses don’t have to know who you arebut your dearly beloveds: Yesto them, reveal allreveal all © Meisaan Chan

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All the night crumbles at your touch

All the night crumbles at your touch:Dark fortresses toppledungeons see the light,so touch us, Lord, touch us;everything decrepit,may it all fall down © Meisaan Chan

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Go on retreat with Meisaan: Self-care Retreat on Loss

Friends, registration is now open for my self-care retreat on loss in October. During this retreat – which goes for a Saturday and Sunday afternoon – we will be gently and tenderly acknowledging, honoring, and releasing the losses of our … Continue reading

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My relationship to words

My words ache to be used deeply, to calm stormsbut they don’t have to:Only I am in charge of their depth © Meisaan Chan

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Pacifying anxiety

Fear is strongLove is stronger © Meisaan Chan

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The reward and cost

You can choose eternity or the moment;each has its reward, each has its cost © Meisaan Chan

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