Tag Archives: patience

Bowing down

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Meisaan Chan

Do not be dismayed at the legions of sand Do not be discouraged at the punishing sun When you feel yourself wail, bow down, bow down: remember where true succor lies © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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How you speak

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

If you were to show me all of your will in one great, blinding blow I would not do one thing, frozen: but, like reviving the eyes of the blind, I can detect the dark of shadows moving, and so … Continue reading →

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The Ever-Patient

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

All things fail except for the thing that does not; All breath stops except for the breath that goes on; All beauty draws to a close except for that one beauty enduring; and it waits for us to realize, and … Continue reading →

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One of the greatest obstacles to deep healing

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

is impatience   © Meisaan Chan

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But first, a shift in perspective is required

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

There is something deep to learn from those who make you furious © Meisaan Chan

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Unrealistic expectations

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

A large wound does not heal overnight: that is how it is © Meisaan Chan

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The challenge, I

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

It is not time yet, says the Lord, so relax for a moment, gather your strength © Meisaan Chan

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The (perhaps) temporary hell

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

God always waits for us to change our mind: to make these five, thirty, sixty, ninety years of us bumbling around, trying to figure out what’s going on be the lynch pin for the rest of eternity seems a little … Continue reading →

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Lighting small candle

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

Lighting small candle waiting for the moon to see water laps softly © Meisaan Chan   (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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If you want to be stronger

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

If you want to be stronger you must also be patient and resilient for strength does not come instantly and nor to those who stop walking © Meisaan Chan

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