Tag Archives: anxiety

Embodied reminders of infinity

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I used to despise the action of praying hands,fingers stretched heavenward, the image of thin and fake piety, of thoughtlessness.I used to refuse to do it.Then Spirit showed me how to reclaim it.Now, I feel the base of my thumbs … Continue reading →

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Safety reminder: Power, age, and position

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Age and position do not confer wisdom.Power does not confer right view or right action.You will unnecessarily suffer if you expect these things.What is supposed to happen often does not.Ignorance takes many forms.Weakness takes many forms.Everyone has their shadow:Even themEven … Continue reading →

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Holy recognition

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I’m so full of holes, I say to God.Holes are the roots of the holy, God says to me.That makes no sense, I say to God.More room for me, God says to me © Meisaan Chan

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Path of transformations

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Do not think that you need to be transformed only once:The path demands your countless transformations © Meisaan Chan

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What to do with my holes? Some options

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

You can fill your holes with rich soil –more capacity for growthOr you can fill your holes with gravel –just to take up space © Meisaan Chan

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The sanctuary of peace

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

In your danger, I create for you a place of safetythat no one and nothing can touchI create for you a place of sacred for your soul to rest, to heal, to be mended –though the bombs fall all around … Continue reading →

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Frenzy and full attention

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Every day, I take care of you.Frenzy not.Full attention.Frenzy: Numb to opening doors.Full attention: Always senses © Meisaan Chan

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The role of fear

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Fear can be a good guidebut never let it drivefor it will not take you where you truly wish © Meisaan Chan

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Dr. God’s Rx

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

“Here’s your script,” she says, handing me the paper.On it, one word: TrustI look at her. “That’s it?”She nods. “Fill it and take itas often as needed until symptoms subside.” © Meisaan Chan

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Pacifying anxiety

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Fear is strongLove is stronger © Meisaan Chan

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