Tag Archives: question

Peering into the darkness

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

You strain so hard, peering into the blackness when your only task is to breathe, open-armed, clothed in wondrous dark © Meisaan Chan

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Claiming ownership

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Never just take someone’s word no matter how venerable they are, for you alone are responsible for your journey: question it test it try it out © Meisaan Chan

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Belong to nothing

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Not even to God: then you can move freely into the Source © Meisaan Chan

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Bone-dead dry

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Bone-dead dry eyes weary, withered: where, O God, are you? © Meisaan Chan

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The waiting door

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Exploring your identity is to know what glowing stuff you’re made of, and where it comes from, and why, and how: the path always pushes deeper inward until you come to the waiting door © Meisaan Chan

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Choose the one you want, God says

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

“Choose the one you want,” God says. In each hand is a shining light. I am mesmerized. I want them both. “Look carefully,” God says, frowning. “They are not the same.” “I don’t see the difference,” I say. “One will … Continue reading →

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