Category Archives: Poetry

Fear and love

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

True fear binds with a million leashes;true love breaks through them all © Meisaan Chan

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After failure

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

When you fail, do not go numb or dissolve!Sit up straight! Learn deepest lessons! Class begins! © Meisaan Chan

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Morning surrender

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Morning sun rises above maple treejewels scattered among the greensurrender to the diamond rising (c) Meisaan Chan

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Why stillness matters

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

We see the movement of what is faster;when we speed ahead, we do not seeall that moves around us;when we are still, we suddenly seethe slightest bending leafthe slightest bending heartthe breath of the soul © Meisaan Chan

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The resting place of tranquil repose

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

The chaos pushes deep and broadbut I am deeper and broader, says the Lord;to find the resting place of tranquil reposego to the deepergo to the broader © Meisaan Chan

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Use your tools but do not worship them

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Use your tools but do not worship themworship God alone Use religion but do not worship itworship God alone © Meisaan Chan

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The importance of one drop

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Compassion is easy when there are no obstacles to compassionThe more obstacles, the harder compassion is, and yet the more necessary –the desert knows this.Fertility is easy in a rain forest!But for the desert to be fertile,it knows the importance … Continue reading →

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Expand your horizons

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Expand your horizons, says the Lord,push beyond the stars and you will findthe beyond-horizons and the beyond-stars;you will find the expanse © Meisaan Chan

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It would be so much easier to run away

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

It would be so much easier to run awaybut love that is committed to easyis not love © Meisaan Chan

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It does not matter what obstacles you face

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

It does not matter what obstacles you face, says the LordWhat matters is if you have the toolsWhat matters is if you have the fireWhat matters is if you are ready Are you ready with humility?Without this tool, the others … Continue reading →

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