Tag Archives: meditation

The poison and the antidote

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

You are drenched in pride;you were taught to consume it and so you did,and your spirit has suffered because of it.Your practice, over and over,your obedience, over and over,your discipline, over and over,your penetrating self gaze, over and over,your submission … Continue reading →

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A small conversation with the inner hole

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I have what I need, I say to the holeand the hole quivers nervously. “But you still lack love –”I have what I need, I say again, more firmly nowand the hole realizes a rock where before a void.“What what … Continue reading →

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Spiritual adulthood

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When forging turns to followingthe ego child turns to adult © Meisaan Chan

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O morning sun

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

O morning sunsplayed out upon the concrete world,upon we who hide in buildings and cement –undaunted, you still caressthe outsidehoping to awaken us onthe inside © Meisaan Chan

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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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Navigation

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Follow fear: Bang on wallFollow me: Pass through wall © Meisaan Chan

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Delicate amazement

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Heart amazedat gentle presencesome call God © Meisaan Chan

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Haiku liberation

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Words reduceI do not © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the two stones and the raven

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

There once were two stones who were bathed in the love of the Lord. When they were awake and mindful of this love, they were filled with inner stability and strength. When they fell asleep, they forgot this love and … Continue reading →

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Only when you ask

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I do not direct your life, says the Lord – you do.I follow.Until that moment you ask me to lead – then I do.Then you follow.But I lead only when you ask. © Meisaan Chan

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