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The starting line is only the starting line

Start at the physicalprogress inward and outward –so many stop at the starting line © Meisaan Chan

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The re-writing

Be blanklet me re-write you © Meisaan Chan

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The poison and the antidote

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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God and rage

Rage fills earsHear no GodRage inside now Rage inside youGod’s voice inVoice rings like bell Filled with GodStill use rageNot used by rage © Meisaan Chan

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The power of response

The more you can master your emotions,which requires self-discipline and vigilancethe more you will respond to life, not react © Meisaan Chan

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Strange rejoicing

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

“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

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

Even your deepest foundationrests on something else © Meisaan Chan

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My ardor for you

I crave you in allas a lover craves the taste of the beloved © Meisaan Chan

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