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what is to become
change is the death of familiarityto the immutable,the destruction of one’s sanctuaryan imperative march to the infinite unknown in such worriment we come to rest cowered at the sightof an avalanche of threatsfrom the foreboding distant reality but what on earthare we here forif we for ourselves allow the steadiness of what Fear prepares at… Read more
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the list
eat your pancakes face the sun drink water wash hands give thanks water the plants kiss mom bathe in the rain brew coffee snuggle charge your phone write walk barefoot sleep without sleeping pills smile (a facial exercise) say a prayer talk to a stranger drink more water catch ladybugs oil your hair call a… Read more
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lazarus
(Jesus wept) enveloped in darknessmy dry bones tremble as I quiver, I force my eyesto open, I need to see (I know) I have left this (body)I do not understand, has my life yet not ended? I hear a voice, a familiar voicea dear friend bellowing,“come forth” and the earthquake begins a ray of light… Read more
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farewell, my beloved
my little one,drained by her playfulnessrests silently in her bedbeguiled by the pleasuresof the worldnot thinkingof what may comepeaceful, she sleepsawaiting herunicorn dreams a new lullaby I singtonight,I hope she stillsleeps tight — my love,such good timeswe had,I weep for this parting,but a lot for us is waitingI say goodbyeto our wishing welland wonderland;I now… Read more
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the wailing
out from the duskhave we forgeda thirsty floodwas it ignoranceor apathythat led usto this havoc? oh, what foolishness is this:we knew we needed savingbut with our bare handsdid we shut the doorof Noah’s ark drunken with merrimentfor the days pastour soulsnow disquieted by theraging watersfeel nothingbut remorse we waitand waitand waitto catch a glimpseof the… Read more
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pain is not your enemy
douleur ,her name became famous in fairy tales— the nemesis, the last petal the ticking clock the broken glass slipper the blade that cut Rapunzel’s hair nightingales sing songsabout her deathin the dark of the nightwhere stars don’t shineand the moon won’t even smilemany desire to flee from her troubles but through the decadesI have… 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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