Category Archives: Spiritual poetry

When in fury

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Surrender your fury –not that you extinguish itbut that you give it to me aflameand I will brandishwatch me brandishremoving the you until it’s pure rage, no egoonly in my handsholy, holy, holy © Meisaan Chan

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Why mindfulness?

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Watch your every thought –errant ones: Redirect themWatch your body tightness –obstructed: Release itWatch your ego self –untethered: Re-tether it For thoughts lead to emotionswhich lead to body and ego –Stay alert! Handle gently at the sourceand do not allow … Continue reading →

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The prayer

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

As I prayedmy spirit turned inside outand sat on the outside © Meisaan Chan

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Surrender takes conscious will

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Surrender takes conscious will,turned inside-out, wrung empty;the distracted never yield © Meisaan Chan

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The end of you

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Your ego will be the end of youand your surrender will be the beginning © Meisaan Chan

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After the dolphins, during the sunpour

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Well, this moment is ridiculously beautiful, I say to GodRemember this in ridiculous pain, God says to meTouch eternal truth © Meisaan Chan

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Morning meditation prayer

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I crawl out of bed to give you praise,to worship the infinite Godwho is my still-warm bedwho is the pillow, lovingly pressedwho is the carpet I just walked onwho is the chair that takes my weightwho is my breathing as … Continue reading →

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Parable of the countless open doors

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

There once was a woman who entered a mansion with countless rooms and countless open doors, and each door led into a place of light and fragrance. She walked up and down the endless corridors. Then, overwhelmed, she sat down … Continue reading →

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When loving is difficult, rejoice!

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

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My ardor for you

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

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