Category Archives: mental health

The return home

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Some paths are more circuitous than othersit is not about completing the pathit is about committing to the pathalleluia © Meisaan Chan

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The freedom of non-being

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Mandalawiped awayfree to be free © Meisaan Chan

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Adhering to the rhythm

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Let them wait for you! says the LordI am not done yetmy rhythmnot theirs © Meisaan Chan

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Except by my hand

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When a speck, return to emptyaccept no fill except by my handno matter the fragrance © Meisaan Chan

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Holy relinquishing means

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Putting it down againand againand againand againand againand again © Meisaan Chan

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Praise: The dark illumination in these times

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

May our hearts and minds and spirits return to praiseespecially in the dark of nightespecially when, pupils dilated because we cannot seebecause there is not one single pinprick;These times precisely reveal the strength of praise!May our hearts and minds and … Continue reading →

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Second chances

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Second chancesThird chancesStop keeping countStart looking deeper © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the countless open doors

Posted on September 2, 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 life and fragrance. She walked up and down the endless corridors. Then, overwhelmed, she sat down … Continue reading →