Tag Archives: contemplation

You are the perpetual gatekeeper

Give mercy as you have received mercyGive forgiveness as you have received forgivenessGive suppleness as you have received suppleness:It is a choice to continue the cycle or to slam it to a haltand you are the perpetual gatekeeper © Meisaan … Continue reading

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The poison and the antidote

You are drenched in pride;you were taught to consume it and so you did,and your spirit has suffered because of it.Your practice, over and over,your obedience, over and over,your discipline, over and over,your penetrating self gaze, over and over,your submission … Continue reading

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A small conversation with the inner hole

I have what I need, I say to the holeand the hole quivers nervously. “But you still lack love –”I have what I need, I say again, more firmly nowand the hole realizes a rock where before a void.“What what … Continue reading

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Spiritual adulthood

When forging turns to followingthe ego child turns to adult © Meisaan Chan

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O morning sun

O morning sunsplayed out upon the concrete world,upon we who hide in buildings and cement –undaunted, you still caressthe outsidehoping to awaken us onthe inside © Meisaan Chan

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The foundation of adoration

The foundation of adoration is surrenderDeeper surrender, deeper adoration © Meisaan Chan

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Follow fear: Bang on wallFollow me: Pass through wall © Meisaan Chan

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Delicate amazement

Heart amazedat gentle presencesome call God © Meisaan Chan

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Haiku liberation

Words reduceI do not © Meisaan Chan

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God and rage

Rage fills earsHear no GodRage inside now Rage inside youGod’s voice inVoice rings like bell Filled with GodStill use rageNot used by rage © Meisaan Chan

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