Tag Archives: contemplation

Observing and the path

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

You’re starting to observe yourself and better yet, observe yourself observe this is the path of wisdom this is the path of strength © Meisaan Chan

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For the passion-prone person

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Learning how to use the brakes is spiritual work that allows you to be a much better driver © Meisaan Chan

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On definitions

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Definitions are your walls, says the Lord but they certainly are not mine © Meisaan Chan

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Ghosts in a choir

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Back porch deck light, falling rain: I gaze across the lake, at the birch trees standing like ghosts in a choir watching me © Meisaan Chan

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Handmaiden

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

You surge into me and I receive, the handmaiden of my Lord © Meisaan Chan

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Instead of fearing my path

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Instead of fearing my path, I can focus on acquiring my tools © Meisaan Chan

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Lovely-drenched, I step out of prayer

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Lovely-drenched, I step out of prayer skin glistens © Meisaan Chan

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When following the leader

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged compassion, contemplation, forgiveness, help me, love, meditation, self-love, tenderness | Leave a comment

On distractions

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

Of course there are distractions, says the Lord: When there are others, they are the distraction, and when you are by yourself, you are the distraction! You can try to eliminate them but better yet, to be present and accept © … Continue reading →

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Divine cycle

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

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