Tag Archives: pain

All the ways we justify detouring from our path!

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

All the ways we justify detouring from our path! All the ways we could grow strong in following, yet don’t © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged detour, excuse, hardship, help me, journey, justify, pain, strength | 2 Comments

Similarities to the soul

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

At first the womb is small, fist-sized and stretches only in the presence of life Note: It does not stretch because it wants to (and the stretching is slow and pained) but that is its purpose: To hold © Meisaan … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged growth, hold, holding, life, pain, stretching, to hold, womb | Leave a comment

The spiritual trainer

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

I am not afraid of fibers tearing, says the Lord that is the only way to strength © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged adventure, burden, journey, pain, sacrifice, spiritual training, strengthening, stress, Tearing, trial | Leave a comment

Journeying

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Those who undertake the journey must grow comfortable with wilderness © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, recovery, writing | Tagged adventure, confusion, darkness, discernment, faith, journey, loss, pain | Leave a comment

You’re not always going to get what you want

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

You’re not always going to get what you want – and for this, the weak shatter and for this, the strong return to me © Meisaan Chan

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The bittersweetness of moving forward

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Deciding to move forward is deciding to leave it behind so do not be surprised should you grieve while walking into the light © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, recovery, writing | Tagged adventure, courage, grief, grieving, healing, journey, loss, pain, unknown | 2 Comments

Remembering the context

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

“Make a tunnel through the mountain of hardship and pain,” God says. “That is hard to do,” I say. “There are people who will follow you,” God says. © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged follower, hardship, leadership, pain, resilience, stamina | Leave a comment

Tenacity’s nature

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged adventure, courage, hardship, journey, loss, pain, resilience, strength, tenacity, writing | Leave a comment

Mending nets

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

When the storm has finally passed it is time to mend your nets for you cannot keep going, going, going – you will catch absolutely nothing – it takes time to mend your nets but more time to fish with … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry | Tagged anxiety, busyness, contemplation, healing, injury, pain, retreat, storm, wound | Leave a comment

Awfulness

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

“This awfulness doesn’t end,” I say accusingly. “You have not made space in your heart for a beginning,” says the Lord. © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry | Tagged awfulness, beginning, help, pain, space, suffering | 3 Comments