Tag Archives: anxiety

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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Different ground

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Walk on trustdifferent ground © Meisaan Chan

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Why stillness matters

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

We see the movement of what is faster;when we speed ahead, we do not seeall that moves around us;when we are still, we suddenly seethe slightest bending leafthe slightest bending heartthe breath of the soul © Meisaan Chan

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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 →

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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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Prayer of recognition

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

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