Tag Archives: dependence

The bypassing

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes I grow fat with love sometimes the times are lean: free me from all this and connect me to that umbilical cord which bypasses famine, drought, delight © Meisaan Chan

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A note from the one who defends

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

It is not your job to worry about the battle; it is your job to stay close © Meisaan Chan

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Giving credit where credit is due

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

O Spirit, you are my passion with you, I am a raging fire giving comfort, warmth, and life – without you: ash © Meisaan Chan

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The wound denied

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

The wound denied is the wound that will control you © Meisaan Chan

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A note on co-dependence

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

When you dissolve in me you retain your identity – that is, you become none other than fully yourself; dissolving any place elsewhere simply means you disappear © Meisaan Chan

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I am the rope, says the Lord

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

I am the rope, says the Lord allowing the impossible to be done © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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The companion

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

You fall down and I pick you up, you thirst and I pour water in your cup; yes, it is your path and toil but the path is not to be traversed alone and so I journey with you © … Continue reading →

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On trust

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes it’s hard to trust the light that it’s enough, that it’ll stay so I insist on using my tiny flashlight, my way – no matter: the light keeps on shining © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Invitation

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

“Let’s go on an adventure,” God says. “To where? To do what?” I ask. “My dear,” God says, “you just missed the point.” © Meisaan Chan

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The moment you’d turn your face from me

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

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