Tag Archives: path

Because the journey and self-knowledge are inextricably linked

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

You will not know who you are until you try, says the Lord until you succeed until you fail until you grasp until you fall short; for the journey is not about the flawless journey but about how intimate you … Continue reading →

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Fertile soil

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Do not worry about endings, says the Lord they create fertile soil © Meisaan Chan

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Take me where you want me to go

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Take me where you want me to go: my dreams for myself are so small, with you the realm of planets is at my feet © Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged adventure, dreams, humility, journey, obedience, path, perspective | Leave a comment

Switchbacks

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

When there is a mountain to climb do not expect the straight road © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged adventure, burden, hardship, journey, path, strength, trial, writing | Leave a comment

The flock

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Journey to the light; Let nothing stop you, not dust nor storms nor darkness nor fear; You do not have to go alone That is also part of the gift © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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You can fear walking upon the razor’s edge

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

You can fear walking upon the razor’s edge but sometimes there is no other place to walk © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

Posted in Poetry, recovery, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged abandon, challenge, courage, fear, journey, path, razor, resilience, risk, writing | Leave a comment

Delivered

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Long journey over; You had helped me all the way just as you promised © Meisaan Chan

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The plea

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Sometimes life stretches out in one, great, unhurried expanse like the slow, rolling hills of Nebraska; sometimes it crumples together, dense and rugged and I constantly lose my footing; however the path unfolds before me, please keep me on the … Continue reading →

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In one sense, you come to the end

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged end, eternity, haiku, infinity, journey, path, writing | Leave a comment

Pilgrimage

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Posted in Poetry, Spiritual poetry, writing | Tagged adventure, destination, journey, path, shoes, way, writing | Leave a comment