Tag Archives: listening

Self-discipline is the foundation for listening

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Self-discipline is the foundation for listening,or you will simply always hear yourself © 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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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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Pandemics and imperfection

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

How much more do I desire perfection in a pandemic!The pendulum swings to extremesand I, unseeing, am not aware that this need for perfectionsimply pushes it harder © Meisaan Chan

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Listening and attention are fused

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Listening and attention are fused:When split, the house falls © Meisaan Chan

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Be not lulled

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Stay alert: The path can swerveat any time; be not lulledinto forever-modes © Meisaan Chan

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Thought awareness. Listening awareness.

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

You can follow whatever thoughts you wish:Some will lead to peace, some to destructionsome to wisdom, some to despairAt any point, you can change the thoughts you followso take note: Peaceful thoughts are not permanentTurbulent thoughts are not permanent.All is … Continue reading →

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The whispering god

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

You used to shout because I was nearly deaf and as my ears acclimated your voice got softer so that now you lead me on with whispers © Meisaan Chan

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On listening

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

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