Category Archives: meditation

A journeying caution

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Most often, the ego is what prevents you from walking or leads you astray,whispering that it is not doing anything at allwhile it is directing your very move –Listen! © Meisaan Chan

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Blessed are the strong who submit

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Blessed are the weak who submitbut a thousand times more, the strong who submit,for there are a thousand more obstacles for them,for submission to be a choice © Meisaan Chan

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It is not about who they say you are.

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

It is not about who they say you are.They do not give true worth © Meisaan Chan

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The return to calm

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Endless blue skyabsorbs my worriesreturns calm © Meisaan Chan

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Trees sway like sea anemones

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Trees sway like sea anemones in the wind of course trees sing – do you not listen? © Meisaan Chan

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Stay alert

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Stay alert for humility, says the Lordstay honedor you will stray © Meisaan Chan

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The deeper success

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Crying out to the Lord when in failureis the deeper success © Meisaan Chan

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The ideal before-moment (or, Strange rejoicing)

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When you are weary, rejoice;ideal before-moment asking me to fill When you are terrified, rejoice;ideal before-moment asking me to anchor When you are despairing, rejoice;ideal before-moment asking me to rescue Strange rejoicingStrange rejoicingStrange rejoicing For world, no senseWith me, full … Continue reading →