Tag Archives: contemplation

Breathing

Make every breath a prayer until breathing is secondary © Meisaan Chan

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It’s amazing what noise covers up

It’s amazing what noise covers up including your one, true self © Meisaan Chan

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Entertaining thoughts

You have no control over what thoughts knock on your door but it is only you who opens © Meisaan Chan

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As the distractions grow

As the distractions grow so must your internal discipline © Meisaan Chan

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In training

Be a samurai with your mind © Meisaan Chan

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A love-hate relationship

Without distractions, the day passes slowly and I rush to fill it; with distractions, the day is a frenzy and I long for peace © Meisaan Chan  

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Retreat room

The world rushes by and burdens crush but here in this sacred space the soul in silence: merge © Meisaan Chan

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Nomad – and – Homing

You can wander around the world and bring your internal home with you but the moment you lose it or leave it no matter the sights you see you are homeless Do not dismiss the importance of place for the … Continue reading

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Training your thoughts

Well-behaved children do not just happen: if they sit still in chairs and say please and thank you and ask permission – that reflects years of training in all the little moments: for the most important moments are the daily, … Continue reading

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Carrying the burdens

When you learn how to better carry your burdens: you can then look up and see the beauty © Meisaan Chan   (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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