Tag Archives: love

The knife sharpener

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

The stone grinds parts of the knife away;the knife’s emptiness makes it sharperthe knife’s fullness makes it duller © Meisaan Chan

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At the edge

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

What is required to praise at the edge?BalanceWhat is required for balance?Remaining at centerWhat is required for remaining at center?PracticeWhat is required for practice?Hunger © Meisaan Chan

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Ash is extremely significant

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Ash is extremely significantshocking sign that a soul surrendered May my path show but small piles of ashcurving toward the center © Meisaan Chan

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Love: Do not confuse simple with easy!

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Do not confuse simple with easy!Love is the taskThat is allTry and failTry and succeedTry and fail againWail not: Keep going © Meisaan Chan

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Consent

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Take me deeper, I request of the Lord.I can use anything to bring you deeper, the Lord responds,but you will need to agree © Meisaan Chan

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The shadow of diligence

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Too diligentbecomes rigidity © Meisaan Chan

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How to lose transcendence

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Acting from egois one of the most tempting and certain waysto lose transcendence © Meisaan Chan

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Prophet lessons, 101: Learning and the class

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

You learn by doing.You learn by failing.You learn by trying it out.You learn by walking.You learn by observing.You learn by listening.You learn by observing again.The class is life.The lessons are hardship.The grade is love –How much love are you using?How … Continue reading →