Category Archives: recovery

Parable of the woman who needed strength

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

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

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Clouds come, blanket skyeven brilliance needs rest © Meisaan Chan

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There is calm

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

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

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In the face of threat, II

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

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

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

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

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

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 importance of roots

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

How is it that trees can keep their arms open to the ever-changing sky?It is their roots.Their roots allow them to surrender to the unknownRoots allow them to surrender © Meisaan Chan

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The first drop

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Sky darkensthe world waits for rain Seeds, deeply dormantbegin to dream Thunder rumblesearth tenderly listens Then, when all is ready:The first drop © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the Four Women and the Emperor

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

There once were four women who decided to undertake the long journey to see the Emperor. They knew it was going to be a long and arduous task. Before they left, they consulted their council of elders for advice. “Stay … Continue reading →

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The return

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

I am insatiable for youyou are insatiable for methe return © Meisaan Chan

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