Stories of home, heart, and becoming.
One blog post at a time.
● Featured Article
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It’s been a while since I’ve written here. Life got busy, and honestly, I just haven’t felt like writing much lately. But somehow, The Lantern Heart turned TWO! ❤️ I started this blog simply because I wanted a place to write. No big plans. No expectations. Just somewhere I could…
● Latest Articles
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The Rooms I’m Not In
For a long time, she measured friendship by numbers. The more people around her, the more friends she had, the more liked she must be.…
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The Scale Doesn’t Know How Strong I’ve Become
Learning to measure my health by more than pounds—and finally giving my almost-50-year-old body the credit she deserves. I’ve been a diabetic since 2021. And…
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Maybe I Was Never Meant to Be Just One Thing
Sometimes I catch myself thinking, At my age, shouldn’t I know what I want to be by now? I look around and see people who seem…
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“Girl, You’ve Gotten So Strong!”
I left the gym yesterday with a smile on my face. Not because I had my best workout. Not because I hit a personal record.…
● About Me
Hi, I’m Selah Althea (SAY-lah Al-THEE-uh).
I’m a wife, a mom, and someone who’s learning that life doesn’t always have to be rushed. Somewhere along the way, I realized that some of the most meaningful moments happen when we slow down enough to notice them.
The name Selah is often understood as an invitation to pause and reflect. Althea means healing. Together, they remind me of the kind of life I’m trying to live—and the kind of space I hope this becomes.