Tag Archives: courage

Role models

Little ball of gnats lifting past the second story window So tiny! So much risk! © Meisaan Chan

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On the road to me

It takes courage to pursue yourself and even more courage to let the self go: Both are needed on the road to me © Meisaan Chan

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The meaning of new

New means growth I am with you Take my courage Leap © Meisaan Chan

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“I’m very sorry, but I need to go”

Maintaining my equilibrium Meeting my needs Loving myself Being a samurai © Meisaan Chan

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The way of “yes”

Leads to places far from the way of “no” – Do not be surprised if you do not recognize where you are © Meisaan Chan

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Momentary fear vs. constant fear

Momentary fear points me to God constant fear points me away from God and embeds me into self © Meisaan Chan

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Do not shy away from pain

Do not shy away from pain, says the Lord,for my blessings are often built on top of it © Meisaan Chan

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The gift of raw materials

I give you the raw materials, says the Lord but it is up to you to decide what to do with them © Meisaan Chan

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I am for you

I am for you – if the world is against you, what is that? It is a speck of dust in the cosmos; oh, that you could see © Meisaan Chan

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Vulnerability distinctions

There is the vulnerability of weakness and the vulnerability of strength There is involuntary vulnerability and vulnerability fully chosen There is the vulnerability that fragments and the vulnerability that makes whole There is a vulnerability that withers and a vulnerability … Continue reading

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