Tag Archives: endurance

Wisdom of the trees

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Patiencehave patienceas trees know the liminal between the winter and the spring:Still naked, buds not yet revealed –a long way from thereyet a long way to go © Meisaan Chan

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The quiet in the chaos

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Into the darkness we goas one heart, as a heart of nations, as a heart of worldstumbling and fearing and hopingfighting and growing and rejoicingchaos on top of chaos, it seems:But there is a quiet thing hereand it is growing, … Continue reading →

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Gentle glory

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Meisaan Chan

All sorts of gentle glory even in the pain of living: Gentle glory, all around © Meisaan Chan

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The balance

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

is understanding that the amount of energy you put into this world is the amount of energy you need to receive © Meisaan Chan

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When walking wisely – or – Strengthening legs

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

As one leg of the journey ends you are stronger to walk the next © Meisaan Chan

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Samurai litmus test

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

If you moan about how wisdom comes in fire, if you whine at her hardship, you are not yet a samurai © Meisaan Chan

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The practice

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Maybe this is how Jesus began trying to walk on water, moments before his whoop of joy © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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The curious nature of courage

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Courage can never be given; it must be claimed © Meisaan Chan

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One of the greatest obstacles to deep healing

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

is impatience   © Meisaan Chan

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A gym of sorts

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Strength does not come instantly but after repeated tears of muscle fibers and then the sets of repetitions over many weeks and months: This is also true of the spirit for life is calling you to lift, not just once … Continue reading →

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