Tag Archives: flexibility

In quickly changing times, be nimble

In quickly changing times, be nimble:A mountain goat, sure-footed and fleet,an expert at finding tiny divots for the hoof and weight;it can’t stay there long, nor does it want to, nor ought –it is designed to move © Meisaan Chan

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Challenging Sisters

Your biggest challenge is to remain flexible. And since flexibility is the sister of humility, your next biggest challenge is to remain humble. © Meisaan Chan

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Listening, II

Cast out your anchor and listen to me, says the Lord or you will float around on the tides, which will push you whatever they wish: You will be swept along on their purpose not mine © Meisaan Chan

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Holy twisting

Do not demand that God’s path be a straight line for you very well could miss God’s path © Meisaan Chan

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Rigidity and fragility

Rigidity and fragility go hand in hand © Meisaan Chan

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Rigid definitions

Rigid definitions build a brittle house © Meisaan Chan

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Adapting

The cold is here early this year so be ready with jacket and gloves: insisting on wearing your sandals does nothing to combat the cold © Meisaan Chan

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