Tag Archives: friendship

Parable of the lonely woman

Posted on March 19, 2019 by

Once, God appeared to a woman. “I am the Lord,” God said. “You aren’t the Lord,” the woman replied. “I would recognize the Lord on sight.” God appeared to a second woman. “I am the Lord,” God said. “Not true,” … Continue reading →

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Loving when you don’t want to love

Posted on August 22, 2018 by

Loving when you don’t want to love is the work of heroes © Meisaan Chan

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The helper

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

I tried to carry your burden and I fell, crushed I gave your burden to God and all is held © Meisaan Chan

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I cannot carry your burden

Posted on December 28, 2017 by

I cannot carry your burden but I can carry your heart © Meisaan Chan

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The sacrifice

Posted on September 6, 2017 by

A friendship needs to wait until both are ready; when one is ready, that is not good enough © Meisaan Chan

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The soul friend

Posted on February 8, 2017 by

My friend, my dear one: my heart is sewn into your chest defenseless am I to your touch © Meisaan Chan

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Companion-choosing

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

Choose your companions for their wisdom and sincerity and compassion but do not look for perfection, that camouflaged destroyer of love © Meisaan Chan

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