Category Archives: Spiritual search

In rawness I cry out to you

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

In rawness I cry out to you: Save me from myselfIn rawness you come – Meisaan Chan

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Chicago Event on Aug. 28! Sacred Space: Sound, Dance, and Meditation Fusion

Posted on August 15, 2019 by

 I lead a Meetup group for people who are spiritual but not religious*, and I’ve just created a new type of event (See below: previously it has been more silent meditation-esque focused). YOU are invited to come. This first launch … Continue reading →

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A movement prayer during times of instability

Posted on August 9, 2019 by

Friends, Here is a movement prayer that has kept me grounded during tumultuous times. Feel free to slow it down however much you need, taking your time to really feel that mind/body/spirit fusion in each line and movement. If you … Continue reading →

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Strength and fragility

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

All people carry strength and fragility, which many hold in disproportion: To abjure your strength is to dwell in false smallness. To abjure your weakness is to dwell in delusions of self-God. Both are false. Blessed are they who claim … Continue reading →

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Momentary fear vs. constant fear

Posted on July 30, 2019 by

Momentary fear points me to God constant fear points me away from God and embeds me into self © Meisaan Chan

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In the wilderness, stay alert

Posted on July 29, 2019 by

In the wilderness, stay alert clues do not come as thought rules are not what you expect © Meisaan Chan

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Carry the beauty

Posted on July 26, 2019 by

Carry the beauty within you, gestation before you, the path behind you, the trail beside you, strewn stars Carry the beauty © Meisaan Chan

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