Category Archives: recovery

The Camino and coronavirus quarantine: Not unsimilar

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I left my windows open last nightand was struck that cool Camino air had crawled into my living room as I slept:Yes, you are on a journey, you whisperwithout leaving your houseyou will hike up hills and mountainsyou will be … Continue reading →

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A soothing, comforting spoken word meditation: “Beloved”

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Here is a beautiful, emotional spoken word meditation from the voice of God/Higher Power to the listener: for those who are despairing, when you’ve lost everything and hope is gone. May this meditation deepen your prayer, spiritual journey, and provide … Continue reading →

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Wisdom’s knowledge

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Wisdom comes in knowing that what you know is but one facet,and that even deeper knowledge is still but one facet © Meisaan Chan

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Not necessarily the same

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

There is the master you profess and then the master you follow © Meisaan Chan

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Eliminations – or – Three Questions

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

If I eliminate noise, I will be able to meditate, I say but I am wrong: My mind prattles in silence If I eliminate body pain, I will be able to meditate, I say but I am wrong: I mind … Continue reading →

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November

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

I have forgotten how red the earth gets in autumn I have forgotten the beauty of impending death I have forgotten the graciousness of the lesson © Meisaan Chan

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Work and prayer

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Work and prayer can be the same thing but not always Meisaan Chan

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A song lifts within me

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

A song lifts within mea stirring of greenness budding pushing, then unfolding, lifting to the light: A song lifts within me © Meisaan Chan

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In rawness I cry out to you

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

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 Meisaan Chan

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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