Tag Archives: adventure

On resisting the panoply of things

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

You can go kicking and screaming along your path or you can sling on your backpack and walk it; either way, the distance needs to be crossed © Meisaan Chan

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Because the journey and self-knowledge are inextricably linked

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

You will not know who you are until you try, says the Lord until you succeed until you fail until you grasp until you fall short; for the journey is not about the flawless journey but about how intimate you … Continue reading →

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Fertile soil

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Do not worry about endings, says the Lord they create fertile soil © Meisaan Chan

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Charging ahead

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

God does not typically piddle around – even rest has its point – so watch out when opportunity strikes: God becomes a bull © Meisaan Chan

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Intertwined

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

When life takes a twist on the external path look for an invitation on the internal path: the invitation is usually there © Meisaan Chan

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Opinions

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Ask me my opinion on everything, says the Lord as the creator, I assure you I have one © Meisaan Chan

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Rejecting them all

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

All the possible alternatives to your plan – I want none of them! Dust and refuse! © Meisaan Chan

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Journeying

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Those who undertake the journey must grow comfortable with wilderness © Meisaan Chan

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You’re not always going to get what you want

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

You’re not always going to get what you want – and for this, the weak shatter and for this, the strong return to me © Meisaan Chan

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The bittersweetness of moving forward

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Deciding to move forward is deciding to leave it behind so do not be surprised should you grieve while walking into the light © Meisaan Chan

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