Tag Archives: adventure

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 beginning of flight

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Downy young feathersbird in nest looks downlonging and scared © Meisaan Chan

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From Meisaan – Film Festival: “A Declaration of Belonging”

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I recently participated in a collective film project where our goal was to investigate what social justice looks like in the body. I had been invited to be the spoken word artist. I named my poem, “A Declaration of Belonging,” … Continue reading →

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The roadmap

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I want the roadmap, I tell the Lord.I am the roadmap, the Lord says to me © Meisaan Chan

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Larger risks

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Larger risks require a larger God © Meisaan Chan

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The difference between journeying and wandering

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When you let ego leadyou think you are journeyingwhen you actually are wandering © Meisaan Chan

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In the sea of storm

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Praise, heavy anchordropping in the sea of storm © Meisaan Chan

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A meditation on trust

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

If I let go, I will fallbut falling is not the end © Meisaan Chan

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At the edge

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

What is required to praise at the edge?BalanceWhat is required for balance?Remaining at centerWhat is required for remaining at center?PracticeWhat is required for practice?Hunger © Meisaan Chan

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Love: Do not confuse simple with easy!

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Do not confuse simple with easy!Love is the taskThat is allTry and failTry and succeedTry and fail againWail not: Keep going © Meisaan Chan

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