Tag Archives: thoughts

I want to be with you more than my thoughts

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I just want to be with you, O Lordmore than I want to be with my thoughts,for one thought of you brings a torrent of life,but a million thoughts from me:Darkened clouds but not one drop © Meisaan Chan

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Leadership

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

You can follow your thoughtsor your thoughts can follow you © Meisaan Chan

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Sticky Voice Procedure

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

If there is a voice that sticks,you can peel it off and give it to me, says the Lordand if you need help, I can do that, too © Meisaan Chan

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Thought awareness. Listening awareness.

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

You can follow whatever thoughts you wish:Some will lead to peace, some to destructionsome to wisdom, some to despairAt any point, you can change the thoughts you followso take note: Peaceful thoughts are not permanentTurbulent thoughts are not permanent.All is … Continue reading →

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Entertaining thoughts

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

You have no control over what thoughts knock on your door but it is only you who opens © Meisaan Chan

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A place to start

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Start with your current thought. It does not have to stay but it will try to return so be vigilant: accept only friends © Meisaan Chan

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Meditation’s function

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

It is not silence for the sake of silence or space for the sake of space but silence so you may hear the divine alleluia and space so you can hold more of it, eternal womb © Meisaan Chan

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Beyond Presence, 101

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Training your thoughts is a critical step for a mind happening to wander my way or a dialogue hit-or-miss is the very first layer of the atmosphere and I, the cosmos, know just how deep we can’t go if you … Continue reading →

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You cannot be sloppy with your thoughts

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Meisaan Chan

You cannot be sloppy with your thoughts you must measure each one out exactly a teaspoon is not a tablespoon leveled is not heaping © Meisaan Chan

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