Category Archives: recovery

When in a place of overwhelm

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I bring you back to remembrance: I am without, surrounding youI am within, emanating from youI am penetrating, saturating you Feel this ReturnI bring you back © Meisaan Chan

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Eternal healing

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Why be surprised by my surprises, says the Lord;my healing sinks into all:from the earthquake chasmsto the unseen cracks © Meisaan Chan

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To protect yourself from overwhelm

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

You always were a sensitive soul, says the Lord,and you have deepened the sensitive path,so you must deepen your protectionto protect yourself from overwhelm What protects you? Find itstrengthen itgo deeper © Meisaan Chan

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Prayer of recognition

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Heal me, O LordHeal my fear of myselfSave me, O LordSave me from myself © Meisaan Chan

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Where you are connected makes all the difference

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I move the candle to the shadows so its flame is better seen:The shadow means nothing to the flame becausethe flame is connected to the wick, not to the shadow;the light means nothing to the flame becausethe flame is connected … Continue reading →

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When in sadness

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

When in sadnessgo deeper than the sadness, says the Lordfor the sadness has an end and I do not © Meisaan Chan

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Trail post reassurance

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I’m lost, I say to the trail postNot to me, the trail post replies – Meisaan Chan

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Window meditation

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged contemplation, Earth poetry, Goddess, haiku, meditation, sunrise | Leave a comment

The sun still rises

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Still, the sun rises.Even if I were to write no poems and fall mutethe sun, still, would rise.That is both infuriating and comforting.Things are not that bad to stop the turning of the earthand the swirling of the cosmos;the power … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of strawberries

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

The strawberries are tart and hard,but it is April in a pandemicso all is welcome to its extent.Just as I find sleep to be elusive,my mind distracted and inefficientbut it is April in a pandemicso all is welcome to its … Continue reading →

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