Tag Archives: wisdom

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 →

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The role of fear

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Fear can be a good guidebut never let it drivefor it will not take you where you truly wish © Meisaan Chan

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Spiritual homework, an overview

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

When you agree to go deeperExpect things to breakExpect the falling apartYour homework © Meisaan Chan

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Focus and wisdom

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

Focus on the voice of Godand all wisdom will followFocus on any other voiceand be lost © Meisaan Chan

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On the beaten trail

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

The wise know when maps are necessaryand when they mislead © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the two women pierced with holes

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

There once were two women, one whose body was flawless and beautiful, and the second whose body used to be pierced through with holes but by her arduous prayers and healing sacrifices, now her body was covered with scars. Both … Continue reading →

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The reward and cost

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

You can choose eternity or the moment;each has its reward, each has its cost © Meisaan Chan

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