Tag Archives: help me

There is calm

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

There is calmthe more you pray,the more you hear the silence © Meisaan Chan

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In the face of threat, II

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

To those who try to tell me who I am:You are not my God.Only my God tells me who I am. © Meisaan Chan

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You got me through the night

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

You got me through the nightYou got me to sleep.The nights are not taken for grantedand nor are the days.Step by step through the wildernessone sun, and one moon, one sun againone breath, one small cleansingone small thought of hope … Continue reading →

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The bullseye and the bypassing

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Equanimity results when you are alignedUnhealthy equanimity results when you are not alignedor are trying to run away © Meisaan Chan

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The first drop

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Sky darkensthe world waits for rain Seeds, deeply dormantbegin to dream Thunder rumblesearth tenderly listens Then, when all is ready:The first drop © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the Four Women and the Emperor

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

There once were four women who decided to undertake the long journey to see the Emperor. They knew it was going to be a long and arduous task. Before they left, they consulted their council of elders for advice. “Stay … Continue reading →

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When God becomes a protective koala bear

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Come closer, God whispersI am already in your pouch, Mama Koala, I say, snug and warmHow can I come any closer?And then she shows me how © Meisaan Chan

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In the face of threat

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

When besiegedBreathe me inInfinity always prevails © Meisaan Chan

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When the weight of my heart is so heavy

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

When the weight of my heart is so heavythat not even seven cranes can liftI turn my head to you, eyes achingand let you start the slow drain into emptinessmurmuring that then you will begin the fill © Meisaan Chan

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Step by step through the wilderness

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Step by step through the wildernessone sun, one moon, one sun againone breath, one small clearingone small thought of hope © Meisaan Chan

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