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Tag Archives: distraction
Spiritual enhancements and dilutions
Focus is one of the greatest spiritual enhancementsDistraction is one of the strongest spiritual dilutions © Meisaan Chan
Posted in meditation, Poetry, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged adventure, distraction, focus, journey, meditation, mysticism, spiritual journey, union
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The one thought
Just one thought can save;pursue that thought © Meisaan Chan
Posted in meditation, Spiritual poetry, spirituality, writing
Tagged centering prayer, distraction, focus
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Portals to God
Portals to God are everywhere:Some, in a yellow tulip, others in a ritualBut careful: While ritual can open the doorit also can close it © Meisaan Chan
Posted in Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged Buddhism, distraction, focus, portals, religion, ritual, union
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Exposure
The longer the exposurethe deeper in it goesboth life-giving and death-givingstay alert © Meisaan Chan
Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged contemplation, distraction, exposure, longing, meditation
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Eliminations – or – Three Questions
If I eliminate noise, I will be able to meditate, I say but I am wrong: My mind prattles in silence If I eliminate body pain, I will be able to meditate, I say but I am wrong: I mind … Continue reading
Posted in meditation, recovery, Scripture riff, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged contemplation, distraction, ego, focus, humility, meditation
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On distractions
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
Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged contemplation, distraction, focus, meditation
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Dilution
You can dilute your time with me, says the Lord but it will not be I who will be diluted © Meisaan Chan
Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged contemplation, dilution, distraction, focus, meditation, prayer
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The calling to deepen: Recognizing your presence
Sometimes the world pulls me out sometimes I pull me out sometimes my fear pulls me out – it is a miracle that any progress is made at all! And this, once accepted, leads to clarity: Recognizing your presence at … Continue reading
Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged concentration, contemplation, deepening, distraction, fear, focus, meditation, presence
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Why is distraction so coveted?
Why is distraction so coveted? Are we so afraid of ourselves? © Meisaan Chan
Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged contemplation, distraction, focus, healing, meditation
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Tend to me
Sometimes just sitting can be a challenge you know my ways, O Lord; tend to me © Meisaan Chan
Posted in meditation, Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing
Tagged contemplation, distraction, help, help me, meditation, silence, stillness
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Curving toward the center 