Category Archives: recovery

The prayer

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

As I prayedmy spirit turned inside outand sat on the outside © Meisaan Chan

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Surrender takes conscious will

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Surrender takes conscious will,turned inside-out, wrung empty;the distracted never yield © Meisaan Chan

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The end of you

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Your ego will be the end of youand your surrender will be the beginning © Meisaan Chan

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After the dolphins, during the sunpour

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Well, this moment is ridiculously beautiful, I say to GodRemember this in ridiculous pain, God says to meTouch eternal truth © Meisaan Chan

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Morning meditation prayer

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I crawl out of bed to give you praise,to worship the infinite Godwho is my still-warm bedwho is the pillow, lovingly pressedwho is the carpet I just walked onwho is the chair that takes my weightwho is my breathing as … Continue reading →

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Parable of the countless open doors

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

There once was a woman who entered a mansion with countless rooms and countless open doors, and each door led into a place of light and fragrance. She walked up and down the endless corridors. Then, overwhelmed, she sat down … Continue reading →

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When loving is difficult, rejoice!

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When loving is difficult, rejoice!An opportunity to transform into a million stars! © Meisaan Chan

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My ardor for you

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I crave you in allas a lover craves the taste of the beloved © Meisaan Chan

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Embodied reminders of infinity

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I used to despise the action of praying hands,fingers stretched heavenward, the image of thin and fake piety, of thoughtlessness.I used to refuse to do it.Then Spirit showed me how to reclaim it.Now, I feel the base of my thumbs … Continue reading →

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Tender washing over me

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Tender washing over meall the ways that you aboundall the ways that you washendless sea © Meisaan Chan

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