Category Archives: spirituality

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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The four elements as spiritual mentors

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

The four elements, clearly, are older than prayer.Learn from them, your mentors Aligning your prayer to the elements is knowing your placeand the beginning of your relationship to them © Meisaan Chan

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