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Slowly, silently, secretly. Cast all your worries and find rest in God’s promise. Never lose hope, and never let go of your faith. Trust God even when things don’t work out well at first. Fight your battles on your knees, and pray in your secret place. Be silent. Never let negative words come out of… Read more
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a letter to you, my dear
My dearest self, I know life has been really tough lately. There were days when keeping your sanity was quite a bit of a challenge. But as you go through and towards more unexpected circumstances, may you never lose hope. I know you are tired, but I want to remind you that you don’t have… Read more
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all the days
365 days.this time last yearwas the moment we first held handsI then knew in my heart that I would never let go days passed,we held hands tighter as we enjoyed life together sharing stories, smiles, and laughtergoing to places watching beautiful sunsets as I looked into your eyes I knew in my heart I would… Read more
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always, in all ways
I sought the stars andfound the moon smiling,bringing backthe memoryof that nightwhen our fingers crossedfor the first timemy heart beats fastand loud enough to whisper its secrets now,without a doubt In my waiting I have prayed hard and askedfor strength to be patientand wisdom to understand what I cannot, In deep silence, I learnedto believein… Read more
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alabaster
in the shadow of the nightthe heart breaks into worshipfor what has she gainedbut pure joy from what was given, and what was taken as crushed into a million pieces,she has found her way to the hands of gracethat will mold her anew — her former self gone forgiven for what was done what else… Read more
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au soleil
Tanya. 20th March The scent of fresh daisies in the morning spreads through her still-frozen window waking her up from her REM sleep. She feels slightly light-headed, contemplating if she would stay home yet another day, just as she used to. But at the moment, her heart feels different. She’s ready now. She stares at… Read more
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about the blog
Selah is a collection curated by savoring the little moments of the everyday life. Take a break and breathe in the now, for better days are coming.
meanings
[sel-uh]
Origin: Hebrew
Definition(s): to pause, listen, breathe, reflect, meditate
“He leads me beside quiet waters; He refreshes my soul”
Psalm 23:2-3
Amidst the noise of the outside world and the loud screams of my mind, writing has always been my breath of fresh air, a selah moment that is essential for me to ink out all that is within, in this safe space I created and welcome new beginnings.
the semicolon
In grammatical terms, the semicolon is a punctuation mark used to connect two separate but related clauses. It indicates that the first sentence could have ended but continues.
In the past years, the semicolon was used in suicide awareness and mental health campaigns, becoming an emblem of hope and strength to those who have been struggling and wanting to give up, but bravely chose to fight.
The existence of hardships and battles in life is indubitable, and yet sometimes the only choice we have is to face them anyway. Personally, I clung to this symbol to remind myself that regardless of what may come, I will choose to live. After that comes the next story.
Selah (pause) + Semicolon (continue)
In summation, this blog is a museum of collected thoughts and reveries mused by the pauses and interludes of my life. These reflections traverse me into a deeper understanding of what is life. As I reconnect with the Creator and Author of my life, I gain knowledge of my truest identity, peace to embrace what is to come, and courage to continue despite the vast uncertainty. My desire is to share this experience through writing and inspire as many indeed, to always take a step forward and find love and happiness along the way.
about the author
live. learn. love.
anna bernice | nurse | philippines
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