Tag Archives: emptiness

Except by my hand

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When a speck, return to emptyaccept no fill except by my handno matter the fragrance © Meisaan Chan

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What weakens the bond

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When the bond is listeningany distraction from listeningweakens the bond When the bond is surrenderany wavering from surrenderweakens the bond © Meisaan Chan

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Focus and wisdom

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Focus on the voice of Godand all wisdom will followFocus on any other voiceand be lost © Meisaan Chan

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For those who worship strength

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

If you want to be transformedlet your heart break openlet it shatter © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the devout queen and her advisers

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

There once was a devout queen who, every day, went out into the village and gave a villager a chest of gold coins. Her advisers were distraught. “Your Highness,” they said, “If you continue to do this, you will give … Continue reading →

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Mandala and loss

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Mandala, wiped awayfulfilling the promise of lossand the life after it © Meisaan Chan

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Gatekeeper: Me

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Please transform my life, I say to God.Please let me in, God says to me.I need your help, I say to God.Please let me in, God says to me.I can’t do this without you, I say to God.Please let me … Continue reading →

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The fallow years, II

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

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Stay focused

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

If it is my loss, all is lostif it is God’s loss, all is gained; If it is my triumph, all is lostif it is God’s triumph, all is gained; To go from mine to God’s or God’s to mine,this … Continue reading →

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Even sages still need to lose

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Choices and sacrifices will not be automatic; even sages still need to choose and decide to lose in their choosing © Meisaan Chan

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