Tag Archives: freedom

The enemy prayer

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

They may see me as their enemy but may they not be enemies in my heart, for there are only so many chances to love in this lifetime only so many chances to be transformed © Meisaan Chan

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The load

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

“You can put down your load,” God says. “I can’t,” I say. “This is not how you were meant to live,” God says. “I can’t,” I say. “You can’t or you won’t?” God asks. “I no longer know how,” I … Continue reading →

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The tree of life – a reimagining

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Climb the tree of life swing from her branches; there are no apples for you are her fruit © Meisaan Chan

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Crashing waves, rising mist

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Crashing waves, rising mist rushing, dense freedom wordless unity: heart beating beneath you, lungs pumping, legs propelling you both through the glowing mist © Meisaan Chan   (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Burdens: A perspective

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

From the perspective of the ant, the mountain is eternal From the perspective of the cosmos, the mountain is less than an atom of an ant © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: Twisted Sifter)

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Running into freedom

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Eternity is just that: boundless © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Love-making

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Eager winds throw eager waves upon the pier in a fan of crashing water rough and wild and joyous © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Waterfall, II

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

It might be afraid to fall off the edge but its surrender is what makes it beautiful © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)  

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The foundation of resilience

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Resist giving in to fear! Throw your fear upon the Lord! Be free! Be free! © Meisaan Chan  

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Adherence

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

It is possible to adhere to dogma and not to me © Meisaan Chan

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