Category Archives: Spiritual poetry

Why is distraction so coveted?

Why is distraction so coveted? Are we so afraid of ourselves? © Meisaan Chan

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Fireflies

A forest floor of lights, blinking gently humble majesty © Meisaan Chan

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On knowledge and action

Knowledge is the foundation, action the edifice; without the foundation, the building crumbles without the edifice, there is nothing to see © Meisaan Chan

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Yet another litmus test

If your idol is yourself, you will rage when someone challenges your image © Meisaan Chan

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The warriors

Courage is the mark of the strong vulnerability is the mark of the very strong © Meisaan Chan

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Toxic masculinity will recede

Toxic masculinity will recede when men make love to me and learn the truth of power © Meisaan Chan

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On Aging

I the worst thing is to cling to yourself, refusing impermanence, only to watch yourself slip away II The best thing is to accept that you are slipping away and will return to the myriad things III Within the acceptance, the … Continue reading

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Don’t worry about it, says the Lord

Don’t worry about it, says the Lord everything within you says “grasp” everything I say to you says “release”: To whom do you listen? To whom do you turn? © Meisaan Chan

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Sometimes wisdom says things you don’t want to hear

Sometimes wisdom says things you don’t want to hear: This can be one sign it truly is wisdom, for the human mind loves to agree with itself © Meisaan Chan

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What you fear

What you fear will influence you What you fear most will rule you © Meisaan Chan

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