Tag Archives: PTSD

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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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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The reassurance

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Go, says the LordI will save your place © 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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Holy recognition

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I’m so full of holes, I say to God.Holes are the roots of the holy, God says to me.That makes no sense, I say to God.More room for me, God says to me © Meisaan Chan

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Path of transformations

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Do not think that you need to be transformed only once:The path demands your countless transformations © Meisaan Chan

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What to do with my holes? Some options

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

You can fill your holes with rich soil –more capacity for growthOr you can fill your holes with gravel –just to take up space © Meisaan Chan

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The sanctuary of peace

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

In your danger, I create for you a place of safetythat no one and nothing can touchI create for you a place of sacred for your soul to rest, to heal, to be mended –though the bombs fall all around … Continue reading →

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Frenzy and full attention

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Every day, I take care of you.Frenzy not.Full attention.Frenzy: Numb to opening doors.Full attention: Always senses © Meisaan Chan

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Approximating the Lord

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Look for me until you find me, says the Lord,be satisfied with nothing else –most dangerous are those sources that seem to come closefor you commit your heart to limitsfor you commit your soul to limitscutting off your wings © … Continue reading →

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