Tag Archives: depression

A small conversation with the inner hole

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

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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God and rage

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

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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Peace and stumbling

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Peace be with you, you say:Stumbling on the pathmeans that you are on the path © Meisaan Chan

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The power of response

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

The more you can master your emotions,which requires self-discipline and vigilancethe more you will respond to life, not react © Meisaan Chan

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Litmus test, yet again

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When you find wholeness in meyou can love another with surrender, with courage,for you do not look to the other to be filled If you love with panicyou are depending on them to fill your holes © Meisaan Chan

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The deeper success

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Crying out to the Lord when in failureis the deeper success © Meisaan Chan

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The assignment in hope

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Contemplate deeply your source of hope, says the LordKnow when it is meKnow when it has slipped © Meisaan Chan

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Strange rejoicing

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When you are weary, rejoice;ideal before-moment asking me to fill When you are terrified, rejoice;ideal before-moment asking me to anchor When you are despairing, rejoice;ideal before-moment asking me to rescue Strange rejoicingStrange rejoicingStrange rejoicing For world, no senseWith me, full … Continue reading →