Tag Archives: healing

One reason to stay by me

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

I give you life and death according to your needs, says the Lord; when left to yourself, you do not always pursue life and death according to your needs. Stay by me. © Meisaan Chan

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To think that I can be me, just as I am

Posted on October 29, 2019 by

To think that I can be me, just as I am chips and cracks and glories and all is an incredible thought; it’s like that singular moment where, after wearing shackles you freeze in nakedness, disbelieving your freedom and then … Continue reading →

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I can take your seething rage

Posted on August 21, 2019 by

I can take your seething rage, says the Lord, it will not hurt me; and when you’re empty, in its place I will begin to heal © Meisaan Chan

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Chicago Event on Aug. 28! Sacred Space: Sound, Dance, and Meditation Fusion

Posted on August 15, 2019 by

 I lead a Meetup group for people who are spiritual but not religious*, and I’ve just created a new type of event (See below: previously it has been more silent meditation-esque focused). YOU are invited to come. This first launch … Continue reading →

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Momentary fear vs. constant fear

Posted on July 30, 2019 by

Momentary fear points me to God constant fear points me away from God and embeds me into self © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the Two Gardeners

Posted on July 24, 2019 by

There once were two women who tried to grow a garden. The first woman held her seeds in her hand and said, “These will never grow.” Then she scattered the seeds and poured bleach on them. When the seeds didn’t … Continue reading →

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Parable of the three trailer homes

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

There once were three trailer homes. One trailer home was crammed full with stuff – to the ceiling – but had open windows. The second trailer home had an extremely nice interior but the windows were closed. The third trailer … Continue reading →

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