Tag Archives: Camino

The return home

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Some paths are more circuitous than othersit is not about completing the pathit is about committing to the pathalleluia © Meisaan Chan

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How feet pray

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Morning walkthat’s how feet pray © Meisaan Chan

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Only when you ask

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

I do not direct your life, says the Lord – you do.I follow.Until that moment you ask me to lead – then I do.Then you follow.But I lead only when you ask. © Meisaan Chan

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Your next step

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

You are whole, says the Lordbut you haven’t claimed it yet –this is your next stepthis is your next healing © Meisaan Chan

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Peace and stumbling

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Peace be with you, you say:Stumbling on the pathmeans that you are on the path © Meisaan Chan

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A journeying caution

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Most often, the ego is what prevents you from walking or leads you astray,whispering that it is not doing anything at allwhile it is directing your very move –Listen! © Meisaan Chan

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Have the courage to hear love

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Trust goes deeper, childMust go deeper for the work at hand Press your ear against the heart of GodHave the courage to hear love © Meisaan Chan

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The Camino and coronavirus quarantine: Not unsimilar

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I left my windows open last nightand was struck that cool Camino air had crawled into my living room as I slept:Yes, you are on a journey, you whisperwithout leaving your houseyou will hike up hills and mountainsyou will be … Continue reading →

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In the wilderness, stay alert

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

In the wilderness, stay alert clues do not come as thought rules are not what you expect © Meisaan Chan

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From deep prayer

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

the yellow arrow appears* © Meisaan Chan *On the Camino de Santiago, informal and sporadic yellow arrows mark the path. It takes time and effort to learn how to look for them, how to train your eyes. The yellow arrows … Continue reading →

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