Tag Archives: strength

On the way to resilience

Do not run from the exercises that make you stronger Look for them! Jump into them! Claim your gift! © Meisaan Chan

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Security

Home is not invincible unless you make me your home © Meisaan Chan

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It’s not just about listening, but who you’re listening to

You can listen to your anxiety or you can listen to me: we are saying very different things © Meisaan Chan

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Wisdom knows

Wisdom knows when showing weakness is strength © Meisaan Chan

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Casting off

Crutches can help you walk but once you can, they hinder you © Meisaan Chan

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The cement pourer

When the path crumbles beneath your feet, take hope for God can put dust back together © Meisaan Chan

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Siblings

Courage is always anchored Despair is always unanchored © Meisaan Chan

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The heart of the spiritual life

There once had been a time that I refused to accept gifts – now I see that acceptance is the heart of the spiritual life © Meisaan Chan

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Letting go of your crutches

The unfamiliar, full use of your muscles – they are stronger than you thought © Meisaan Chan

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When compassion matters most

Compassion matters most in the presence of fragility © Meisaan Chan

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