Tag Archives: stress

The decision to act upon what you know

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

You know your ways into tranquility, says the Lord and you know your ways into chaos I am the way in I am the way out: this, too, you know © Meisaan Chan

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Even clouds are busy

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Even clouds are busy rushing by, nothing takes time for stillness © Meisaan Chan

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Five healing words: another mantra

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Tenderness suppleness beauty trust release   © Meisaan Chan

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Futures that never come

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Nighttime obsessing daytime preoccupation life force drains away © Meisaan Chan

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Grounding

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Soft, soft, says the Lord do not rush into the bedlam of the day: take one gentle step, and then another; I am the forever beneath your feet © Meisaan Chan

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A bathtub prayer

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

As I ease into the water, soak into me, relieve my tension-holding; let it ebb out so I can hear your voice so I can hear mine so I can breathe in silence, holding onto nothing © Meisaan Chan

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All in the family

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Meditation, strength deliberation, courage problem-solving, wisdom worry, frailty © Meisaan Chan

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Comfort, O comfort, my child

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  Comfort, O comfort, my child –  your heart is so twisted and tangled; let me pull at you gently, delicately, unworking the knot     © Meisaan Chan

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When I give you a quiet moment

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  When I give you a quiet moment do not fill it and then say you never get a quiet moment     © Meisaan Chan  

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Idol

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

  Overwhelming stress is an indication that an altar has been built       © Meisaan Chan

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