Category Archives: Poetry

Retreat room

The world rushes by and burdens crush but here in this sacred space the soul in silence: merge © Meisaan Chan

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One of the biggest decisions to make

One of the biggest decisions to make is where to turn for help © Meisaan Chan

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A bathtub prayer

As I ease into the water, soak into me, relieve my tension-holding; let it ebb out so I can hear your voice so I can hear mine so I can breathe in silence, holding onto nothing © Meisaan Chan

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A gym of sorts

Strength does not come instantly but after repeated tears of muscle fibers and then the sets of repetitions over many weeks and months: This is also true of the spirit for life is calling you to lift, not just once … Continue reading

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To (perhaps) state the obvious

The journey is not made in one leap and neither in one bright flash, your heart’s enlightenment so why such impatience, then, with yourself, with the path? © Meisaan Chan

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A tornado prayer

When tornadoes strike be my comfort when panic comes be my calm when confusion swirls place me in your earthen safety O Lord, O Lord, O Lord © Meisaan Chan  

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The wound denied

The wound denied is the wound that will control you © Meisaan Chan

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Outside the tiny box

Welcome discomfort for she is the bearer of beginnings © Meisaan Chan

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All in the family

Meditation, strength deliberation, courage problem-solving, wisdom worry, frailty © Meisaan Chan

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The fullness of transformation

The fullness of transformation always requires surrender © Meisaan Chan

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