Tag Archives: courage

The holy prerequisite

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

to receiving God’s courage is submission © Meisaan Chan

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Siblings

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Courage is always anchored Despair is always unanchored © Meisaan Chan

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The heart of the spiritual life

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

There once had been a time that I refused to accept gifts – now I see that acceptance is the heart of the spiritual life © Meisaan Chan

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Just to be with you

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes I need to risk to be with you sometimes I need to lose to be with you sometimes I need to die to be with you and all is well all is well all is well just to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged abandonment, adventure, courage, death, life, loss, Norwich, path, presence, price, resurrection, risk | Leave a comment

Letting go of your crutches

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

The unfamiliar, full use of your muscles – they are stronger than you thought © Meisaan Chan

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The moment you’re digging in your heels

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

The moment you’re digging in your heels is usually when the door opens © Meisaan Chan

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Whatever you decide, don’t let fear stop you

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

If you’re afraid if you do and afraid if you don’t, fear is equal: be afraid, then! Proceed! © Meisaan Chan

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The choice

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry | Tagged courage, faith, fear, growth, journey, resilience, struggle, trust, weakness | 2 Comments

Mindful discrepancy

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

In worldly terms, it can be wise to take the path of least resistance; in spiritual terms, look for that which is narrow © Meisaan Chan

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Hole creation

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged acceptance, courage, denial, fear, Holes, trust | Leave a comment