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The ideal before-moment (or, Strange rejoicing)

Posted on June 25, 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 →

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When helpless

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Allow the messallow the disruptionyou can’t change it, anyway!go deeper © Meisaan Chan

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Praising at the edge, II

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

The drop off is behind youand to both sidesPraise, now, praiseand when the drop off is also before youPraise, now, praiseand when you cannot take a stepPraise, now, praiseand when you cannot breathePraise, now, praiseand in your dissolutionPraise, now, praise … Continue reading →

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Barriers

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Yes, there are barriers – what is new? asks the LordHave you not knocked and seen doors open? © Meisaan Chan

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The blessing of turmoil

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

In deep turmoileyes locked on God In easeeyes wander © Meisaan Chan

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Why God rescues and cares

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

“Why do you insist on rescuing me so completely?” she asked the Lord“I want to show you what love does,” the Lord replied“Why do you care so much?” she insistedThose were her last words before she was transformed into light, … Continue reading →

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The loyal

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I am for you, says the Lordeven when you are not for yourself 3/5/2021

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After the dolphins, during the sunpour

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Well, this moment is ridiculously beautiful, I say to GodRemember this in ridiculous pain, God says to meTouch eternal truth © Meisaan Chan

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Safety reminder: Power, age, and position

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Age and position do not confer wisdom.Power does not confer right view or right action.You will unnecessarily suffer if you expect these things.What is supposed to happen often does not.Ignorance takes many forms.Weakness takes many forms.Everyone has their shadow:Even themEven … Continue reading →

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The sanctuary of peace

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

In your danger, I create for you a place of safetythat no one and nothing can touchI create for you a place of sacred for your soul to rest, to heal, to be mended –though the bombs fall all around … Continue reading →

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