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Another pathway to my kingdom
Your learning to listen to the language of the body and finding another pathway to my kingdom © Meisaan Chan
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The surrender mantra
Let it all go nothing to protect surrender again © Meisaan Chan
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Resting in imperfection – a note from Meisaan
Friends, For those of you who have been following along for a couple years, you might notice that over the next weeks, some poems will be repeating. This was due to an error that I made when scheduling these posts. … Continue reading
Not all rest is created equally
Not all rest is created equally – a lot of it is thin – be diligent in seeking thick rest © Meisaan Chan
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Tagged healing, quality, relaxation, rest, thin
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A note from Meisaan: Good news!
Friends, I have been selected to participate in a Harvard/Fetzer-sponsored think tank on the future of religion and spirituality in America*. For four days and three nights, 100 spiritual and religious leaders, activists, and artists will be gathering to share … Continue reading
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Tagged Fetzer, Harvard, religion, Spiritual But Not Religious, spirituality, think tank
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You’re invited: An Evening of Calm and Grounding
Tend to the space within. Welcome to a candlelit, stained-glass chapel in Chicago and step into the quiet; receive a candle to sit with when you arrive. Feel free to bring journals, books, and/or things that help ground you. Zafus … Continue reading
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The eye of a needle
Those who need to be in control can follow me only so far © Meisaan Chan
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Tagged abandon, control, ego, emptiness, fear, humility
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The humble way
At the height of success do not fear the falls of ego which help keep you at the height of success © Meisaan Chan
“Grisly weather”
he said to her, climbing down the train stairs, shocking me – why would he insult the rain so? A soft mist soaking into the earth: yes Cautious light, internal luminescence: yes Shy, female touch: yes – his footsteps sounded … Continue reading
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Tagged awareness, contemplation, delicacy, earth, meditation, rain, receptivity, vision
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What goes in
The longer your eyes linger upon evil the more its image engraves in your mind and muddies the face of the Lord © Meisaan Chan
Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged courage, evil, focus, forbearance, holiness, hope, love, meditation, temperance
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