Faith over frenzy

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This morning was foggy and quiet. One of those mornings that invites you to slow down whether you planned to or not.

I took the dog out early. The air was crisp, the world muted, and instead of running through everything that needs fixing or solving, I noticed something surprising.

I felt calm.

That caught my attention, because there are stressful things happening in my life right now. And for a brief moment, I wondered if calm meant I wasn’t paying attention. If I wasn’t stressed, was I being irresponsible? Was I avoiding something?

But what landed instead was this truth:

Stress doesn’t solve anything.
It just attacks the body.

You cannot find solutions while you’re immersed in panic. You find them when you create enough inner space for clarity to arrive.

As I walked, I realized that anyone passing by would have assumed everything was fine. They wouldn’t have known what was unfolding behind the scenes and that’s true for all of us. We never really know what someone else is carrying. And yet, joy is still available to us in moments, even when life is complex.

There was a time when stress felt like a badge of honor. When being overwhelmed meant you cared more, worked harder, showed up better. I’ve learned over the years that this isn’t true.

Now, when something feels heavy, I notice how far I fall into it. Sometimes I still dip my toe into the rabbit hole, but I don’t fall all the way in.

That’s growth.

This is the affirmation that anchored me this morning:

I trust the quiet steadiness within me.
Faith over frenzy.
Presence over panic.
Knowing that what matters is unfolding in perfect timing.

Even if that feels like too much to hold at once, start with two words: I trust.

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3 Quotes to Ponder:

1. “Calm is not avoidance, it’s where clarity begins.”

2. “You don’t need the whole path, only the step that’s ready to appear.”

3. “Trust is what allows solutions to find you.”

2 Thought Experiments:

1. Notice where urgency has taken over trust.
Not to fix it — just to see it.

2. Imagine your path unfolding like stepping stones across water.
You don’t need the whole map.
Only the next stone.

What if ease were allowed?

Action Step Journal Prompt

Where in my life can I loosen my grip today and let trust lead the next gentle step?

Pause first. Breathe.
Then write without judging what comes up.

Growth doesn’t require a leap.
It often asks for gentleness.

Book I’m Reflecting On This Week

The Game of Life and How to Play It
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This book is a timeless reminder that what we focus on expands and that trusting outcomes to unfold “for the highest good of all involved” often leads to better results than forcing a single desired outcome.

Sometimes trust isn’t passive.
It’s deeply intelligent.

If you find yourself needing support, that doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Sometimes asking for help is the next stone appearing.

I’m here if and when that feels aligned — whether that’s a conversation, a group, or simply reaching out.

Until then, let today be a little softer.
Let trust do more of the work.

With love,
Vickie 🍑
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Warmly,

Vickie Poole

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