Category Archives: writing

The not-really-wilderness

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I’m in the wilderness, I say to the LordNot really, the Lord says to meHow is this not so, I ask. There is no path, no one else, no markers, no mapYou are walking upon my heart, the Lord says … Continue reading →

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Maplessness

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

My heart is wild, says the Lord, so fear not the wildernessnor the pathless pathnor maplessness © Meisaan Chan

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Wisdom of the trees

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Patiencehave patienceas trees know the liminal between the winter and the spring:Still naked, buds not yet revealed –a long way from thereyet a long way to go © Meisaan Chan

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When in a place of overwhelm

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I bring you back to remembrance: I am without, surrounding youI am within, emanating from youI am penetrating, saturating you Feel this ReturnI bring you back © Meisaan Chan

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Eternal healing

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Why be surprised by my surprises, says the Lord;my healing sinks into all:from the earthquake chasmsto the unseen cracks © Meisaan Chan

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To protect yourself from overwhelm

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

You always were a sensitive soul, says the Lord,and you have deepened the sensitive path,so you must deepen your protectionto protect yourself from overwhelm What protects you? Find itstrengthen itgo deeper © Meisaan Chan

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Not all the eggs hatched: Duck Spirituality

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

INot all the eggs hatched.There were two left in the nest.Eggshell fragments were cracked open everywhere on the groundexcept for the two.All the ducks were gone and these two eggs, cold –so much love and effort and no hatching!Not everything … Continue reading →

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Prayer of recognition

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

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Where you are connected makes all the difference

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I move the candle to the shadows so its flame is better seen:The shadow means nothing to the flame becausethe flame is connected to the wick, not to the shadow;the light means nothing to the flame becausethe flame is connected … Continue reading →

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When in sadness

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

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