Category Archives: writing

It does not matter what obstacles you face

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

It does not matter what obstacles you face, says the LordWhat matters is if you have the toolsWhat matters is if you have the fireWhat matters is if you are ready Are you ready with humility?Without this tool, the others … Continue reading →

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A conversation between the plant and the Lord

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Root me in your heart, says the plantYes, but tell me why, says the Lord Most soil is too hard, says the plantYes, many hearts are, says the Lord Most soil doesn’t have space to breathe, says the plantYes, many … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged desire, determination, ecstasy, growth, holiness, infinite love, infinity, intimacy, obstacles, Relationships, trust | 2 Comments

Your trail

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Your trail is marked by blood and joy.Your trail is marked by blood and joy. © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged blood, hardship, help, help me, joy, multiplicity, unity | Leave a comment

A cry for union

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Total majestytake me into you © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged desire, intimacy, oneness, surrender, union | Leave a comment

Mandala and loss

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Mandala, wiped awayfulfilling the promise of lossand the life after it © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged death, emptiness, life, loss, mandala, transcendence | Leave a comment

Time check

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Protect your timeno invisible leaks Distractions can bring you closeror drive you awaystay alert Rituals can bring you closeror mask the slow leaksstay alert © Meisaan Chan

Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged awareness, distractions, meditation, mindfulness, religion, rituals, spirituality, time, time management | Leave a comment

Parable of the pebble, the waterfall, and the moon

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

There once was a pebble, a waterfall, and a moon. One day, the pebble said, “I will only believe that God exists if God looks like me!” “So be it,” God said and turned into a pebble. Then the pebble … Continue reading →

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The always promise

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in meditation, Poetry, writing | Tagged assurance, calm, help, help me, promise, reassurance, storm | Leave a comment

For those who long for balance

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Balance is often not simply givenBalance is the work of workIf you wait for balance to beam down from above,you could be waiting for a long time;If you work for balance, sacrifice for it,you will find it sooner © Meisaan … Continue reading →

Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged anxiety, balance, courage, encouragement, hope | 3 Comments

A Meditation for Focus

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Pull up the distractions like weedsto find the flower of your focus Pull weeds, find focusweeds grow, pull again © Meisaan Chan

Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged distractions, focus, meditation | 3 Comments