Tag Archives: mental health

Parable of the woman who needed strength

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

There once was a woman who faced a great trial, and she cried out to God, “God, I need more strength!” God responded, “To grow stronger, you need to use the strength you have.” But instead of entering into the … Continue reading →

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In the face of threat, II

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

To those who try to tell me who I am:You are not my God.Only my God tells me who I am. © Meisaan Chan

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When God becomes a protective koala bear

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Come closer, God whispersI am already in your pouch, Mama Koala, I say, snug and warmHow can I come any closer?And then she shows me how © Meisaan Chan

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When the weight of my heart is so heavy

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

When the weight of my heart is so heavythat not even seven cranes can liftI turn my head to you, eyes achingand let you start the slow drain into emptinessmurmuring that then you will begin the fill © Meisaan Chan

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Step by step through the wilderness

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

Step by step through the wildernessone sun, one moon, one sun againone breath, one small clearingone small thought of hope © Meisaan Chan

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Stabilizing and strengthening your weakest parts

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

To stabilize weak body muscles,strengthen surrounding body muscleswhile strengthening the weak To stabilize weak spiritual muscles,strengthen surrounding spiritual muscleswhile strengthening the weak Everything is in the systemand that within thatand that within that © Meisaan Chan

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You got me through the night

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

You got me through the nightYou got me to sleep.The nights are not taken for grantedand nor are the days.Step by step through the wildernessone sun, one moon, one sun againone breath, one small cleansingone small thought of hope © … Continue reading →