Category Archives: writing

The whispering god

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

You used to shout because I was nearly deaf and as my ears acclimated your voice got softer so that now you lead me on with whispers © Meisaan Chan

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Role models

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Little ball of gnats lifting past the second story window So tiny! So much risk! © Meisaan Chan

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One reason to stay by me

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

I give you life and death according to your needs, says the Lord; when left to yourself, you do not always pursue life and death according to your needs. Stay by me. © Meisaan Chan

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I am for you

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

I permeate all. Relax, my blood-life. I am for you. © Meisaan Chan

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The eternal longing

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

A moment with you – “More!” cries my soul; ten moments, a million moments aren’t enough: I am satisfied only with forever © Meisaan Chan

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Union

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

I am food: Eat me I am drink: Drink me I am air: Breathe me I am union: Join me Do not be apart © Meisaan Chan

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The turn from “Perfectionist” to “Recovering Perfectionist”

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Giving 99% – and being proud of that – is a revolution of the mind, body, and spirit © Meisaan Chan

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Not necessarily the same

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

There is the master you profess and then the master you follow © Meisaan Chan

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Eliminations – or – Three Questions

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

If I eliminate noise, I will be able to meditate, I say but I am wrong: My mind prattles in silence If I eliminate body pain, I will be able to meditate, I say but I am wrong: I mind … Continue reading →

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Parable of the purple flower

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

There once was a woman who owned rolling country land as far as the eye could see. It was filled with wildflowers, a remarkable array of colors and shapes and sizes, flowers that followed the bend of the sun from … Continue reading →

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