Category Archives: meditation

The loyal

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I am for you, says the Lordeven when you are not for yourself 3/5/2021

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The reassurance

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Go, says the LordI will save your place © Meisaan Chan

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On retreat

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

FirefliesSilver moonCardinal walkingAir like waterHeart open © Meisaan Chan

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When in fury

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Surrender your fury –not that you extinguish itbut that you give it to me aflameand I will brandishwatch me brandishremoving the you until it’s pure rage, no egoonly in my handsholy, holy, holy © Meisaan Chan

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Why mindfulness?

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Watch your every thought –errant ones: Redirect themWatch your body tightness –obstructed: Release itWatch your ego self –untethered: Re-tether it For thoughts lead to emotionswhich lead to body and ego –Stay alert! Handle gently at the sourceand do not allow … Continue reading →

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The prayer

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

As I prayedmy spirit turned inside outand sat on the outside © Meisaan Chan

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Surrender takes conscious will

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Surrender takes conscious will,turned inside-out, wrung empty;the distracted never yield © Meisaan Chan

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The end of you

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

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Morning meditation prayer

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I crawl out of bed to give you praise,to worship the infinite Godwho is my still-warm bedwho is the pillow, lovingly pressedwho is the carpet I just walked onwho is the chair that takes my weightwho is my breathing as … Continue reading →

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Parable of the countless open doors

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

There once was a woman who entered a mansion with countless rooms and countless open doors, and each door led into a place of light and fragrance. She walked up and down the endless corridors. Then, overwhelmed, she sat down … Continue reading →

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