Dear readers, I used to have a dog-eared hard copy of Czesław Miłosz's “ABC's" in my library; a book which I read religiously. With each reading, Miłosz ABCs revealed a rich fusion of memories, beliefs, and poetic insights, all aligned with the simplicity of the alphabet. This book inspired a personal promise, that one day, I'd craft my own. Today's entry is my initial poetic, philosophical, and abbreviated attempt of alphabetical reflections based on my Saints and Cigarettes journey thus far.
Ashes
From dust we came and to dust, we shall return. Ashes remind us of our transience. Yet, even in their fleeting nature, they mark beginnings, and not just ends.
Belief
Faith is the compass of the soul. In a world of myriad distractions, it’s belief that steers our moral compass, guiding us through unseen realms.
Conflict
Between light and darkness, our souls constantly wrestle. Our yearning for sanctity while wrestling with earthly desires — sculpts our human journey.
Duality
Life is an interplay of light and shadow, where our aspirations towards sainthood often grapple with our earthly inclinations. It's this balance, this continuous negotiation, that defines our journey.
Evangelia
Evangelia, a personal emblem of strength, love, and resilience. Like the silent women of faith, she stands as a pillar, inspiring generations.
Faith
It's not in seeing, but in trusting, that the soul finds solace. In an ever-changing world, faith remains the unyielding bedrock.
Glykeria
Lesser-known Roman virgin, Saint Glykeria's courage, an emblem of uncompromising devotion. Her sacrifice resonates, inspiring countless silent voices.
Home
Beyond brick and mortar, it’s a quest for eternal belonging. A sanctuary for the spirit, a haven where heart and soul converge.
Iconography
Icons, more than art, are windows to the divine. Through their gaze, the earthly realm communes with celestial mysteries.
Job
In his trials, a lesson for all. Through suffering and questioning, Job's journey speaks to the resilience of the human spirit.
Kassiani
Her hymn, an ode of deep resonance, evokes emotions, especially during Holy Week. Her voice, though ancient, still reverberates, calling souls to reflection.
Love
‘Agape’ love, unconditional and vast, becomes a bridge uniting hearts and builds community in sacred harmony.
Mystery
Both divine enigma and sacred mathematics draw us closer to truths unseen. Through stillness and prayers, a cosmos waits.
Nicolas
In Nicolas, a legacy of wisdom, contradictions and compassion emerges. His sea-faring journey calls to explore distant shores.
Prophets
Today, false saviours emerge from screens and circuits, promising solace. Yet, true enlightenment lies within, beyond the allure of fleeting digital prophets.
Questions
Inquiry, the heartbeat of consciousness. As long as questions linger, the spirit remains alive, ever-seeking, ever-evolving.
Ruin
In self's abyss, danger lurks. Excess, the enemy of balance, threatens to overshadow the path to redemption.
Sunday
Once a day of collective reverence, now threatened by the primacy of self. Yet, in moments of reflection, the soul still seeks connection.
Truth
As we navigate life, the quest to voice and embody our truth becomes paramount.
Understanding
Beyond mere knowledge, lies a depth of comprehension. In the dance of intellect and emotion, true understanding is birthed.
Venality
The physical world offers trinkets, tempting integrity's compromise. But the soul knows: true worth isn't measured in material gain.
Xenia
Ancient hospitality beckons -- in every stranger, an angel may hide. In acts of kindness, we rekindle a world grown cold.
Zoe
In every heartbeat, the universe's melody sings. Life stands as the vibrant dance of time.
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