Category Archives: recovery

On breaking up

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

It is compassionate to let goif hanging on leads to lifeless wounds The length of history is importantbut not as important as the quality of future Walking away is not running awayif you faced the demons and know they will … Continue reading →

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Seeking in the night

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

In the night I look for safetyand seek until I findO God, O God, O God © Meisaan Chan

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I am lonely

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I am lonely, says the Lordmissing you © Meisaan Chan

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Taking in the revelation

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

To survive, you will need others’ help:truth revealedAccept generosity:truth taken in © Meisaan Chan

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October rain

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Soft October rain wets the leavesgreen leaves for now, soakedworking to surrender – Meisaan Chan

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Dr. God’s Rx

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

“Here’s your script,” she says, handing me the paper.On it, one word: TrustI look at her. “That’s it?”She nods. “Fill it and take itas often as needed until symptoms subside.” © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the two women pierced with holes

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

There once were two women, one whose body was flawless and beautiful, and the second whose body used to be pierced through with holes but by her arduous prayers and healing sacrifices, now her body was covered with scars. Both … Continue reading →

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All the night crumbles at your touch

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

All the night crumbles at your touch:Dark fortresses toppledungeons see the light,so touch us, Lord, touch us;everything decrepit,may it all fall down © Meisaan Chan

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Pacifying anxiety

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

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The reward and cost

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, spirituality, writing | Tagged discernment, help, help me, wisdom | Leave a comment