Category Archives: writing

Strength in the storm

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

When all is crisis turn first to me: bow and prostrate and pray – do this not for me, but for you, O fragile heart for you to remember your core © Meisaan Chan

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The plea

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes life stretches out in one, great, unhurried expanse like the slow, rolling hills of Nebraska; sometimes it crumples together, dense and rugged and I constantly lose my footing; however the path unfolds before me, please keep me on the … Continue reading →

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Because you’ve relinquished control

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

When you decide to enter the cove of God expect to be carried away © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Footprints, of a sort

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

…and in the strangest places, flowers grow a sign that the Lord has passed © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Above all

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Do not think that I will not guide you keep walking listen obey © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged adventure, guidance, help, journey, listening, obedience, safety, trust | 2 Comments

Compassion is a muscle

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Compassion is a muscle: the more you use it the stronger it gets the less you use it the more it atrophies © Meisaan Chan

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Infinite opportunities

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Do not worry if the opportunity passes; I am the God of infinite opportunities © Meisaan Chan

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The infinite moment

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

You rush to work, then you rush to rest only to watch for the moment next to work: Get out of the cycle, get out! You have forgotten the infinite moment © Meisaan Chan

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Snapping

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

I love how almonds snap beneath my teeth; one day, I might be old enough to have no teeth and dream my days away of snapping © Meisaan Chan

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Early indicators

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged body, health, indicators, listening, self-awareness | Leave a comment