Author Archives: Meisaan Chan

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www.curvingtowardthecenter.wordpress.com

Parable of the woman who needed strength

There once was a woman who faced a great trial, and she cried out to God, “God, I need more strength!” God responded, “To grow stronger, you need to use the strength you have.” But instead of entering into the … Continue reading

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After endless days of blue

Clouds come, blanket skyeven brilliance needs rest © Meisaan Chan

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The approach of wisdom

Wisdom knows when to chip awayand when to melt © Meisaan Chan

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There is calm

There is calmthe more you pray,the more you hear the silence © Meisaan Chan

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In the face of threat, II

To those who try to tell me who I am:You are not my God.Only my God tells me who I am. © Meisaan Chan

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Awe and altars

Awe is a powerful forcethat can unwittingly build altars to false idols –stay alert! Any awe can become an altarAny altar can become awe © Meisaan Chan

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You got me through the night

You got me through the nightYou got me to sleep.The nights are not taken for grantedand nor are the days.Step by step through the wildernessone sun, and one moon, one sun againone breath, one small cleansingone small thought of hope … Continue reading

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The bullseye and the bypassing

Equanimity results when you are alignedUnhealthy equanimity results when you are not alignedor are trying to run away © Meisaan Chan

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The abundance of hidden joy

Soft cricketseven in cityso much joy © Meisaan Chan

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Saturday! I’m leading a retreat for exhausted teachers.

Are you an exhausted teacher? Are you looking to find clarity, reconnect with your vitality and joy? A retreat just for teachers. Just for you. Register for a retreat for exhausted teachers on June 11! This tender retreat is designed for teachers to … Continue reading

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