Tag Archives: joy

The foundation of adoration

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

The foundation of adoration is surrenderDeeper surrender, deeper adoration © Meisaan Chan

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Maple tree, a homecoming

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

The maple tree greets me at my window.Welcome home, she says. You’ve grown.You have, too, I reply. Lookat you – all these new shoots on every branch, big and small!She beams with prideand the light of her beaming falls on … Continue reading →

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Mutuality

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Take me deeper, I request of the Lord.I can use anything to bring you deeper, the Lord responds,you will need to agree © Meisaan Chan

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Delicious prayer

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Take your time and savor itthe garlic, the tomatoesthe surrender, the delight,the blend of blessingsthe surprise of the next bite © Meisaan Chan

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Your trail

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Your trail is marked by blood and joy.Your trail is marked by blood and joy. © Meisaan Chan

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In this new world

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

For the first time since nearly the beginning of time – this new world, that is – I slept until the alarm. Like my old life, I negotiated with God and hit the snooze. What a simple gesture – hitting … Continue reading →

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A movement prayer during times of instability

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Friends, Here is a movement prayer that has kept me grounded during tumultuous times. Feel free to slow it down however much you need, taking your time to really feel that mind/body/spirit fusion in each line and movement. If you … Continue reading →

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Sources

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Healthy joy points back to Godunhealthy joy points back to anywhere else.Stay awake: One turn into the other© Meisaan Chan

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Glowing with sun

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

After three days of rain the grasses glow with sun and astonished, we look up © Meisaan Chan

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You are so beautiful

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

You are so beautiful, my love, says the Lord and the ways you struggle to love me make me love you more a miracle – that Infinity can love you more! – That is what you do to me © … Continue reading →

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