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In one sense, you come to the end

In one sense, you come to the end In another sense, there is no end © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: Twisted Sifter)

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Peel back the layers

Peel back the layers so that old can become new again so there is more space for beauty © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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Holy discipline is necessary for self-love

Holy discipline is necessary for self-love: to walk when you need to walk to rest when you need to rest to run when you need to run to pursue ecstasy when you need to pursue ecstasy to return when you … Continue reading

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The day drips with praise

The day drips with praise the heart crumbles with longing © Meisaan Chan

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Daily courage

No matter how frightened of the future the sky might be, it always heralds in the sun © Meisaan Chan

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Praying though the deed, the action, the word spoken

Stop praying! Free yourself up to pray! © Meisaan Chan

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Eyes that see

Even in the land of desolation riches © Meisaan Chan (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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The mobile altar

If you can no longer carry your burden put it down and build and altar right there, offering it up for altars can always be built where they are needed © Meisaan Chan

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When life is thick with difficulty

When life is thick with difficulty do not forget my house, says the Lord: I throw open my doors for the poor When life is so thick with difficulty you don’t even have to make it to my house: lo, … Continue reading

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No one is going to hand your life to you just as you want it

No one is going to hand your life to you just as you want it – So get up off the floor! Pursue yourself! © Meisaan Chan

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