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elysium
have it that one restful saunterunder the placid skyfingers interlacedwith the gentle raysof daybreakclose your eyesdarling,feel the grass dewbeneath your bare feetthe wind longs to playwith your braided hairtiptoe through the tulipsinhale the fresh breath of lavendersand lie down just for a little while;let the earth feel your delicate skingive in to nature’s yearninga fleeting… Read more
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summer nights
I was looking at the sunflowers this morning –their colors were soaked in tears. I remember it was the rage of a storm two nights ago. Gone are the days of the sun. Gaping at the view of what I thought was my promised land, I convinced myself with the realization that summer will never… 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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