Tag Archives: journey

If you are not careful

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

If you are not careful your feet will walk the same paths forever © Meisaan Chan

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On trust

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes it’s hard to trust the light that it’s enough, that it’ll stay so I insist on using my tiny flashlight, my way – no matter: the light keeps on shining © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Self-sufficiency

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

I’m erasing my pride, I say. You cannot do that yourself, God says. I’m coming back to you, I say. You cannot do that yourself, God says. © Meisaan Chan

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Dark labyrinth

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

I ask why I’m here, despondent, seeking answers: dark labyrinth, wandering © Meisaan Chan

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The candle

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

It was the strangest thing. The candle was only half gone yet the wick burned down to the bottom, the flame burrowing a narrow hole down, down until it hit its premature end. Some people might call the candle defective … Continue reading →

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Missing the full life

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

There is a distinct difference between risk and danger and how often we stop at risk © Meisaan Chan  

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Progressively hard tasks

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

The first task is to listen the second task is to follow the third task is to let it go © Meisaan Chan    

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If you’re not fainting, you might be saying “no”

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Following me is not for the faint of heart expect to faint expect my arms © Meisaan Chan  

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Perfectionism is destructive

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Perfectionism is destructive; from sun up to sun down it uproots the paved stones because they are pocked and forgets it should be journeying © Meisaan Chan

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Invitation

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

“Let’s go on an adventure,” God says. “To where? To do what?” I ask. “My dear,” God says, “you just missed the point.” © Meisaan Chan    

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