Tag Archives: mindfulness

Walk through pain

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Walk through painarrive at life Run from painit will follow you Running can make senseshort term When ready to walk through,sign of transcendence © Meisaan Chan

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The path of love, the path of resentment

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

On the path of love:Outer congruence, hidden food On the path of resentment:Outer power, hidden starvation © Meisaan Chan

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The assignment in hope

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Contemplate deeply your source of hope, says the LordKnow when it is meKnow when it has slipped © Meisaan Chan

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Strange rejoicing

Posted on May 17, 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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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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Phoenix path

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

How often those on the path of ash give up and despair –so they never find that they are also on the path of rising © Meisaan Chan

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Deepest foundation

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Even your deepest foundationrests on something else © Meisaan Chan

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The prayer of interbeing

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

May it be as impossible to separate you from meas it would be to separate the tributary from the river © Meisaan Chan

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When in fury

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Surrender your fury –not that you extinguish itbut that you give it to me aflameand I will brandishwatch me brandishremoving the you until it’s pure rage, no egoonly in my handsholy, holy, holy © Meisaan Chan

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Why mindfulness?

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Watch your every thought –errant ones: Redirect themWatch your body tightness –obstructed: Release itWatch your ego self –untethered: Re-tether it For thoughts lead to emotionswhich lead to body and ego –Stay alert! Handle gently at the sourceand do not allow … Continue reading →

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