Curving toward the center

Peel back the layers

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Peel back the layers
so that old can become new again
so there is more space for beauty

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Watchful days

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Long drive; tall, dry corn,
trees showing hints of golden fire:
watchful days, not yet burning alive,
but watchful

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Holy discipline is necessary for self-love

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Holy discipline is necessary for self-love:
to walk when you need to walk
to rest when you need to rest
to run when you need to run
to pursue ecstasy when you need to pursue ecstasy
to return when you need to return

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The day drips with praise

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

The day drips with praise
the heart crumbles with longing

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Daily courage

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

No matter how frightened of the future the sky might be,
it always heralds in the sun

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Eyes that see

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Even in the land of desolation
riches

(Photo credit: National Geographic)

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The practice

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Maybe this is how Jesus began trying to walk on water,
moments before his whoop of joy

(Photo credit: National Geographic)

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The mobile altar

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

If you can no longer carry your burden
put it down and build and altar right there, offering it up
for altars can always be built where they are needed

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When life is thick with difficulty

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

When life is thick with difficulty
do not forget my house, says the Lord:
I throw open my doors for the poor

When life is so thick with difficulty
you don’t even have to make it to my house:
lo, I come for you

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