Category Archives: Spiritual poetry

In rawness I cry out to you

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

In rawness I cry out to you: Save me from myselfIn rawness you come – Meisaan Chan

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Of course I pull strings, says the Lord

Posted on August 12, 2019 by

Of course I pull strings, says the Lord; Of course I am for you © Meisaan Chan

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To find silence within the muscles

Posted on August 8, 2019 by

To find silence within the muscles requires first that you acknowledge the noise within the muscles and that you listen to them, to it and then, being acknowledged, little by little they still: To find silence within the muscles © … Continue reading →

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The way of “yes”

Posted on August 7, 2019 by

Leads to places far from the way of “no” – Do not be surprised if you do not recognize where you are © Meisaan Chan

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You are not alone in living your life

Posted on August 5, 2019 by

You are not alone in living your life, says the Lord: When you live this, anxiety will decrease, when you live trusting that I am your partner, your helper, and that I so very willingly rescue © Meisaan Chan

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Strength and fragility

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

All people carry strength and fragility, which many hold in disproportion: To abjure your strength is to dwell in false smallness. To abjure your weakness is to dwell in delusions of self-God. Both are false. Blessed are they who claim … Continue reading →

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Momentary fear vs. constant fear

Posted on July 30, 2019 by

Momentary fear points me to God constant fear points me away from God and embeds me into self © Meisaan Chan

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