Category Archives: Poetry

Prophet lessons, 101: Learning and the class

You learn by doing.You learn by failing.You learn by trying it out.You learn by walking.You learn by observing.You learn by listening.You learn by observing again.The class is life.The lessons are hardship.The grade is love –How much love are you using?How … Continue reading

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The beautiful

I am for you, God says to me.I am for you, I say to God. © Meisaan Chan

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If something comes to wholeness

If something comes to wholenessThere: The fingerprint of the Lord © Meisaan Chan

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Co-regulation

When I struggle to surrenderthe fallen autumn leaves teach methere is nothing to fear in returning to eternity © Meisaan Chan

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The foundation of trust

Trust is built upon the foundation of humilityhumility is built upon the foundation of courage –the courage to accept that you are not the centerthe courage to accept that you are not the not-centerthe courage to accept that you belong … Continue reading

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The starting line is only the starting line

Start at the physicalprogress inward and outward –so many stop at the starting line © Meisaan Chan

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When your best listening happens

You can best listen to your beingwhen you put your being down © Meisaan Chan

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On self-discipline

Self-discipline is not just to strengthen the noit is also to strengthen the yes © Meisaan Chan

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God and identity politics

Freedom comes when I realize thatmy identity is not my identity andGod’s identity is not God’s identity © Meisaan Chan

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When stillness returns

Troubled waters slowly calmwinds finally ceasestillness returns to itself © Meisaan Chan

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