Category Archives: spirituality

Why God rescues and cares

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

“Why do you insist on rescuing me so completely?” she asked the Lord“I want to show you what love does,” the Lord replied“Why do you care so much?” she insistedThose were her last words before she was transformed into light, … Continue reading →

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Phoenix path

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

How often those on the path of ash give up and despair –so they never find that they are also on the path of rising © Meisaan Chan

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Deepest foundation

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Even your deepest foundationrests on something else © Meisaan Chan

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The prayer of interbeing

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

May it be as impossible to separate you from meas it would be to separate the tributary from the river © Meisaan Chan

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The loyal

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I am for you, says the Lordeven when you are not for yourself 3/5/2021

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The reassurance

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Go, says the LordI will save your place © Meisaan Chan

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On retreat

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

FirefliesSilver moonCardinal walkingAir like waterHeart open © Meisaan Chan

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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

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