Tag Archives: contemplation

Deepest foundation

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Even your deepest foundationrests on something else © Meisaan Chan

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The prayer of interbeing

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

May it be as impossible to separate you from meas it would be to separate the tributary from the river © Meisaan Chan

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When loving is difficult, rejoice!

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When loving is difficult, rejoice!An opportunity to transform into a million stars! © Meisaan Chan

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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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Tender washing over me

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Tender washing over meall the ways that you aboundall the ways that you washendless sea © Meisaan Chan

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On thoughts

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Beloved horse wanderswithout training With some training,reins slow down its desire to galloppulling hard, any moment it could break Sometimes inattentiveness, full gallopand pulling on reins doesn’t stophopelessly carried along,too much, too little Beloved horse can still be belovedand still … Continue reading →

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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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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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Your path is leading me so far from home

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Your path is leading me so far from homeso far from well-trod pathsand we, in the wilderness of the heart, in light and in darkness,keep continuing on, deeperand as wilderness gives way to wilderness gives way to wildernessmy heart grows … Continue reading →

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Your love tank

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Keep expanding your love tankfor I will always fill to overflowing;You are never done expanding, as the source is Infinity –and in this ever-expansionyou become like me © Meisaan Chan

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