Tag Archives: wisdom

Parable of the Four Women and the Emperor

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Meisaan Chan

There once were four women who decided to undertake the long journey to see the Emperor. They knew it was going to be a long and arduous task. Before they left, they consulted their council of elders for advice. “Stay … Continue reading →

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Surrender in the storm, II

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Riding the wavesis surrenderand wise © Meisaan Chan

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Prophet lessons, 101: Learning and the class

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

You learn by doing.You learn by failing.You learn by trying it out.You learn by walking.You learn by observing.You learn by listening.You learn by observing again.The class is life.The lessons are hardship.The grade is love –How much love are you using?How … Continue reading →

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Second chances

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Second chancesThird chancesStop keeping countStart looking deeper © Meisaan Chan

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Safety reminder: Power, age, and position

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Age and position do not confer wisdom.Power does not confer right view or right action.You will unnecessarily suffer if you expect these things.What is supposed to happen often does not.Ignorance takes many forms.Weakness takes many forms.Everyone has their shadow:Even themEven … Continue reading →

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The takers

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Your mere existence takes resources, says the earth,and then you continue to takeand take and take and take and take –and then you pray for yet more things! –when really, you ought to be praying for your conversion © Meisaan … Continue reading →