Tag Archives: meditation

As the distractions grow

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

As the distractions grow so must your internal discipline © Meisaan Chan

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In training

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Be a samurai with your mind © Meisaan Chan

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A love-hate relationship

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Without distractions, the day passes slowly and I rush to fill it; with distractions, the day is a frenzy and I long for peace © Meisaan Chan

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Retreat room

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

The world rushes by and burdens crush but here in this sacred space the soul in silence: merge © Meisaan Chan

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All in the family

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Meditation, strength deliberation, courage problem-solving, wisdom worry, frailty © Meisaan Chan

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I want to spend some time with God

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

I want to spend some time with God the particle yearning for the source I want to spend some time with God naked, hands behind head, feet on coffee table home I want to spend some time with God subsumed … Continue reading →

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Training your thoughts

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Well-behaved children do not just happen: if they sit still in chairs and say please and thank you and ask permission – that reflects years of training in all the little moments: for the most important moments are the daily, … Continue reading →

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Carrying the burdens

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

When you learn how to better carry your burdens: you can then look up and see the beauty © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Exercises (3 of 3)

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

At the end of this day I give thanks for your awesome, constant presence and scour the hours for ways in which I could have loved you more. © Meisaan Chan

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Exercises (2 of 3)