Tag Archives: fear

Formulas

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Just as there is no formula for God there is no formula for letting go except, perhaps, to accept the fall © 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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Terror in the night

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Terror in the night terror in the storm terror, everywhere, terror: God my help, come and find me for I know not where I am © Meisaan Chan

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The choice

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

No one can make you resilient; you must do it yourself © Meisaan Chan

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Self-identification

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

If your heart is a closed door all around you, you will behold closed doors; If your heart is a wide, open field all around you, you will behold the space © Meisaan Chan

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Heart stuck

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Rusted moments immovable fear O Lord, unseize my heart © Meisaan Chan

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Hole creation

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

You can deny a lot of things – I will not begrudge you that – but my love, you are creating holes © Meisaan Chan

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On resisting the panoply of things

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

You can go kicking and screaming along your path or you can sling on your backpack and walk it; either way, the distance needs to be crossed © Meisaan Chan

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“Trust me,” God says.

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

“Trust me,” God says. Why so hard? Hands slowly open, sweating © Meisaan Chan  

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