Category Archives: recovery

Mindful discrepancy

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

In worldly terms, it can be wise to take the path of least resistance; in spiritual terms, look for that which is narrow © Meisaan Chan

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The limits of resilience

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

It doesn’t matter how thick or dense is the wood if it is exposed to fire long enough it will burn turn to ash © Meisaan Chan

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The writer’s pursuit

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

I love the darkness pouring through my window; I love the beauty of the written word, intoxicating, compelling; in the darkness, our fingertips brush in one electrifying moment – She retreats I follow, of course: I follow © Meisaan Chan

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The anxiety prayer

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

O Lord of my anxiety dip your hand right into me and pull out inflammation, rage every insecurity © Meisaan Chan

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Slowing down

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

If you don’t something might make you © Meisaan Chan

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Hole creation

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

You can deny a lot of things – I will not begrudge you that – but my love, you are creating holes © Meisaan Chan

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On resisting the panoply of things

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

You can go kicking and screaming along your path or you can sling on your backpack and walk it; either way, the distance needs to be crossed © Meisaan Chan

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Sometimes life doesn’t give you all the pieces

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes life doesn’t give you all the pieces to build your house; you lack the wood, or the nails, or even the strength to build it; Keep returning to me, says the Lord, for I am not afraid of missing … Continue reading →

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Because the journey and self-knowledge are inextricably linked

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

You will not know who you are until you try, says the Lord until you succeed until you fail until you grasp until you fall short; for the journey is not about the flawless journey but about how intimate you … Continue reading →

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Fertile soil

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged adventure, beginnings, endings, eternity, growth, infinity, journey, path, soil | Leave a comment