Tag Archives: humility

Idols: There are so many of them

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

In the form of bank accountsand statusand imageand safetyand comfortand powerand reassuranceand securityand prosperityand prestigeand honorand reassuranceand schedulesand dramaand controland tranquility: The list of idols goes on forever;it’s a wonder we make it to the altar of the Lord at … Continue reading →

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Spiritual homework, an overview

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

When you agree to go deeperExpect things to breakExpect the falling apartYour homework © Meisaan Chan

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Keeping nimble

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Stretch, stretch –I will give you countless occasionsto stretch your compassion © Meisaan Chan

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To the artist

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Before you paint the likeness of God, pray, yes, pray;that God may show you the pattern of the fingerprint © Meisaan Chan

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The purpose of strength and healing

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

I do not make you strong and anchoredso you can feel superior;I make you strong and anchoredso you can serve I do not heal youso you can feel self-righteous;I heal youso you can serve © Meisaan Chan

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A caution about others’ jealousy

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Tend to them with compassion– for what holes they have! What holes! –and keep watch that you do not yourself fall in © Meisaan Chan

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The dearly beloveds

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

The masses don’t have to know who you arebut your dearly beloveds: Yesto them, reveal allreveal all © Meisaan Chan

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Wisdom: Knowing the season

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes death is easier than healingSometimes healing is easier than deathBut careful: It’s not about what is easierbut what is the season © Meisaan Chan

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After failure

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

When you fail, do not go numb or dissolve!Sit up straight! Learn deepest lessons! Class begins! © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the three vines who wanted to reach the sun

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

There once were three vines that wanted to reach the sun. The first vine dreamed all day and all night about reaching the sun, and it spent all its energy in the dreaming that it didn’t grow much at all. … Continue reading →

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