Category Archives: A note from Meisaan

5 Calming Meditation-Mantras for Anxious Times

Posted on August 22, 2020 by

A deep happiness! This is my first published spirituality article: “5 Calming Meditation-Mantras for Anxious Times,” by Meisaan Chan. The article integrates simple relaxation meditations with body somatics (what I call “embodied meditations”), which has been an increasingly critical tool … Continue reading →

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Special Announcement: A soothing meditation in coronavirus times

Posted on March 21, 2020 by

My friends,  My offering to you: Here is a soothing, calming meditation I made that is close to my heart. You’ll see why when you listen to it. Let a tender presence lift you above the unknowns and remind you … Continue reading →

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The Camino and coronavirus quarantine: Not unsimilar

Posted on March 16, 2020 by

I left my windows open last nightand was struck that cool Camino air had crawled into my living room as I slept:Yes, you are on a journey, you whisperwithout leaving your houseyou will hike up hills and mountainsyou will be … Continue reading →

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A calming message from Meisaan: on coronavirus, and grounding resources

Posted on March 14, 2020 by

My friends, Very likely, we are all touched by coronavirus at this point. I will post here content that is intentionally grounding, soothing, and reminds us of the One Who Is. Stay tuned for an upcoming embodied meditation to help … Continue reading →

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Resting in imperfection – a note from Meisaan

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

Friends, For those of you who have been following along for a couple years, you might notice that over the next weeks, some poems will be repeating. This was due to an error that I made when scheduling these posts. … Continue reading →

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A note from Meisaan: Good news!

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

Friends, I have been selected to participate in a Harvard/Fetzer-sponsored think tank on the future of religion and spirituality in America*. For four days and three nights, 100 spiritual and religious leaders, activists, and artists will be gathering to share … Continue reading →

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A note from Meisaan: Sign up for the self-care retreat by August 5

Posted on August 1, 2016 by

Dear Friends, Just a reminder that the date to sign up for the self-care retreat for the Spiritual But Not Religious is August 5. After that, if you’d like to come, please contact me for availability. Slots are filling up, and … Continue reading →

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A note from Meisaan: A brief interlude

Posted on April 4, 2016 by

Dear Friends, I’m taking two weeks of an interlude from the regular poetry and sharing a bit of my wrestling with the religion of my birth, Christianity. These poems have been written over a series of years and are not … Continue reading →

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Sometimes my way is open [Guest Reflection]

Posted on February 24, 2015 by

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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It is not silence for the sake of silence [sermon reflection]

Posted on February 18, 2015 by

Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ, of Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House recorded a Lenten homily reflection for today and wove one of my recent poems into it. He speaks of preparing for a great feast – Easter – and the ways … Continue reading →

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