Tag Archives: burden

Giving

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Give me joy and I will nurture it to deeper joy; give me suffering and I will turn it to new life; give me all who you are, even shame, that heaviest burden; and when you have nothing left to … Continue reading →

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Non-attachment

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

My path can lead you right into the mess and then it can lead you right out of it © Meisaan Chan

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Balance, again

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

I. You work so hard for me; do not forget to rest for me II. I will push you but I will never push you over only you can do that © Meisaan Chan

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Incrementality

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Slowly you raise the heat until slowly I acclimate then slowly you raise it again until I boil for you © Meisaan Chan

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Invitation to the heart

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

You always have a safe space in me; outside of my heart there is little security so come, my child: come © Meisaan Chan

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The wise

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

The wise gather lessons like wildflowers © Meisaan Chan

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Heavy luggage

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

You spend so much energy being afraid, being angry, being ashamed – why carry needless weight? © Meisaan Chan

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Welcomed gifts

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

 Gifts of praise are cherished but gifts of burdens are gold © Meisaan Chan

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Desolate home

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Outer barrenness matches inner barrenness © Meisaan Chan     (Photo credit: National Geographic)  

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Carrying the burdens

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

When you learn how to better carry your burdens: you can then look up and see the beauty © Meisaan Chan   (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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