Tag Archives: spirituality

The empty alleluia

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

The geese are goneDucks, tooThe sky empties of soundexcept the alleluia, which rings out © Meisaan Chan

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When you are entangled by ego

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Emptiness is a gift;I cannot myself empty © Meisaan Chan

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Discomforting change: The price of openness

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Openness is not always comfortableor the outcome of the status quo;if you want to be open, analyze the pricehonestly discern your willingness © Meisaan Chan

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The starting line is only the starting line

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

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

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The power of response

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

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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Sacred oil

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Rededicate my every drop to youfor right now I am splattered © Meisaan Chan

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Litmus test, yet again

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When you find wholeness in meyou can love another with surrender, with courage,for you do not look to the other to be filled If you love with panicyou are depending on them to fill your holes © Meisaan Chan

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You give me such times of sweetness

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

You give me such times of sweetness, O Lordeven in the midst of the storm:You bring me to transcendence in the squallby showing me that the storm is a breath on the wind:You bring me to transcendent groundingby bringing me … Continue reading →

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One of the greatest spiritual skills

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

is the ability to turn around © 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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