Category Archives: spirituality

In quickly changing times

In quickly changing times, be nimble:A mountain goat, sure-footed and fleet,an expert at finding tiny divots for the hoofs and weight;it can’t stay there long, nor does it want to, nor ought –it is designed to move © Meisaan Chan

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A cardinal’s call stabs at the air

A cardinal’s call stabs at the airblue shining skywind blows right through © Meisaan Chan

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The Voice in the chaos

I simplify all things, says the Lord:Love © Meisaan Chan

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Fair-weather

Throw God away if God does not rescue you in the storm;if God accompanies you only in the good timesthat is the definition of the very bad friend © Meisaan Chan

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The role of fear

Fear can be a good guidebut never let it drivefor it will not take you where you truly wish © Meisaan Chan

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The soul’s immutable worth

You work so hard to validate your worthor measure it or defend it –Step out of the cycle of lies!Stop protecting something indestructible!Be free! © Meisaan Chan

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Do not succumb to the temptation

Do not succumb to the temptation to shut down in the nightfor deep healing happens herestrange healingsee what isstay alert © Meisaan Chan

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What weakens the bond?

When I shift my listening to another voicewhen I remove my ear from the Heart © Meisaan Chan

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Wander not, return home

I am the Lord your safetyyour home, your central place of return,so wander notreturn homefind the heart of your longing © Meisaan Chan

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Before the winter solstice

The dark has arrived again, my early winter guest;unprepared, I run to make a bed for her.Lovingly, she unpacks her bags,not in any hurry © Meisaan Chan

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