Category Archives: Poetry

The sending

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Go naked into battle; only then are you fully protected © Meisaan Chan

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With perfect timing you carry me home

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

With perfect timing you carry me home; how long will it take before I learn that you come at the precise moment of need; there’s no hoarding or stockpiling, which comes from fear of lack – lack, which eternity can … Continue reading →

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Calm, calm, says the Lord, taking me in her arms

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Calm, calm, says the Lord, taking me in her arms you have so much yet to learn about that one true thing © Meisaan Chan

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The path to wisdom

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

A certain level of inner silence is necessary, for you cannot grow wise by listening only to yourself © Meisaan Chan

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Listening, II

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Cast out your anchor and listen to me, says the Lord or you will float around on the tides, which will push you whatever they wish: You will be swept along on their purpose not mine © Meisaan Chan

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Listening, I

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Let go of your routine and listen to me, says the Lord; routine is hard dirt, packed tight while I am the fertile soil of surprise © Meisaan Chan

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Not all rest is created equally

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Not all rest is created equally – a lot of it is thin – be diligent in seeking thick rest © Meisaan Chan

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All you who are thirsty – or – eternal source

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Come to me and dip your cup and drink until your thirst is slaked then go and run and jump, persist and when you tire, when tongue is thick, come to me and dip your cup © Meisaan Chan

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Another case for prioritizing the internal path

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

You can let your doing influence your being but stronger: You can let your being influence your doing © Meisaan Chan

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I pray naked

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

I pray naked total exposure to God nothing inhibiting the Divine touch © Meisaan Chan

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