Tag Archives: surrender

In the morass and chaos

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

In the morass and chaosyou slow me down to caress me,to remind me why I am © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the three vines who wanted to reach the sun

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

There once were three vines that wanted to reach the sun. The first vine dreamed all day and all night about reaching the sun, and it spent all its energy in the dreaming that it didn’t grow much at all. … Continue reading →

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When the path swerves

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

When the path swervescheck to see it’s still my pathfor it will always lead you home;if the path is not my pathno amount of journeying will do © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the devout queen and her advisers

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

There once was a devout queen who, every day, went out into the village and gave a villager a chest of gold coins. Her advisers were distraught. “Your Highness,” they said, “If you continue to do this, you will give … Continue reading →

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Use your tools but do not worship them

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Use your tools but do not worship themworship God alone Use religion but do not worship itworship God alone © Meisaan Chan

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Expand your horizons

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Expand your horizons, says the Lord,push beyond the stars and you will findthe beyond-horizons and the beyond-stars;you will find the expanse © Meisaan Chan