Tag Archives: wisdom

Choose the one you want, God says

“Choose the one you want,” God says. In each hand is a shining light. I am mesmerized. I want them both. “Look carefully,” God says, frowning. “They are not the same.” “I don’t see the difference,” I say. “One will … Continue reading

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Hand-in-hand with wisdom

Obedience: where you are not the first © Meisaan Chan

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The equally difficult task

For those accustomed to power, the task is to acknowledge smallness before God: For those oppressed and downtrodden, the task is to acknowledge grandiosity of light © Meisaan Chan  

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Incident – or – First Responders

You cannot help if Anger is the first to respond but if left unchecked, it can refuse access to others who are trying to assist: Compassion Wisdom Strength and Resilience: it will easily take over, but without the requisite skills … Continue reading

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The eager and the wise

The eager learn my lessons the wise remember them © Meisaan Chan

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Love is not a doormat

Love is not a doormat: it is a castle, with walls and doors parameters and secret spaces, which reveal themselves only at the right time and only to the right person © Meisaan Chan

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The wise

The wise gather lessons like wildflowers © Meisaan Chan

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All in the family

Meditation, strength deliberation, courage problem-solving, wisdom worry, frailty © Meisaan Chan

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Do not be so fast to walk away

  Do not be so fast to walk away from the wisdom of the ancients You scoff: they are hypocrites – and they are, you are right – but so are you, seeking wisdom by leaving it: Wisdom is never … Continue reading

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