Tag Archives: humility

Spiritual savvy

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

is knowing the deep holes of your weaknesses and not walking into them © Meisaan Chan

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I hold out my hands in frustration.

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

I hold out my hands in frustration. “Can I never say I have progressed?” I ask. You smile gently. “Those who have progressed have given that away, too.” © Meisaan Chan

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It takes courage to set a boundary

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

It takes courage to set a boundary and greater courage to defend it and even greater courage to love those who try to cross it © Meisaan Chan

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The meek

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

No real loss comes with imperfection   © Meisaan Chan

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One of the biggest decisions to make

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

One of the biggest decisions to make is where to turn for help © Meisaan Chan

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The wound denied

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

The wound denied is the wound that will control you © Meisaan Chan

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Necessities

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Take courage: you will need it to love take strength: you will need it to love take humility: you will need it to love take compassion: you will need it to love © Meisaan Chan

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Singing bird

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

A singing bird woke me in the middle of the night, one lone voice trilling through the stillness: Annoyed, I stumbled to the bathroom – what is wrong with this crazy bird, why won’t it shut up but upon my … Continue reading →

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Guard your heart from all that encourages addiction

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Guard your heart from all that encourages addiction: you will know it from the unstoppable hunger the tantalizing food the unsatisfying gorging © Meisaan Chan

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Rare strength

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

In admitting you were wrong your world expands, the same with admitting you need help: you are not the center © Meisaan Chan  

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