How Can I Find More Joy and Support in My Life?

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This week’s affirmation stopped me in my tracks.

I am a vessel of steady strength and quiet magic, grounded in who I am and rising into what I’m becoming.

It hit differently. Not like a pep talk or a jolt of motivation. More like a gentle remembering. A truth that had been sitting quietly in the corner, waiting for me to come back and notice it.

I started picturing myself as a hand-thrown mug. Not the shiny, perfect ones from a factory—but one shaped slowly and deliberately by hand. A little uneven. A little worn in. But solid. Rooted. Ready to hold something warm and meaningful.

That’s the kind of strength I want more of. Not the performative kind that’s always hustling for approval. Not the loud kind that needs to be seen to feel real. I want the kind that’s built from the inside out. The kind that knows who it is and doesn’t waver just because the wheel wobbles a little.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about what anchors me—and what’s quietly asking to be seen. Our values shape the base of that vessel. And if you haven’t revisited yours in a while, I invite you to do that this week. Mine have shifted over time. Years ago, authenticity wouldn’t have even made the list. Now, it’s non-negotiable.

And here’s the thing about quiet magic—it doesn’t announce itself. It shows up in five-minute actions. In consistent follow-through. In choosing to post one more time, send one more message, take one more breath before reacting. It’s not glamorous, but it’s transformative. The real change happens there.

So this week, I’m choosing one five-minute action I’ll repeat daily. I’m reminding myself that discomfort isn’t weakness—it’s evidence I’m stretching. And I’m asking myself: what part of me is ready to be seen, not for who I’ve been, but for who I’m becoming?

If you’re sitting with that same question, I want to help.

3 Quotes to Ponder:

2 Thought Experiments:

1. The Quiet Shift
   Think of a time you made a small change that led to a big result. Now ask: what tiny action could I repeat this week that might quietly change everything?

2. Past vs. Becoming
   Who would you be if you weren’t trying to prove or hide anything from your past? What would your energy feel like if you showed up as who you’re becoming?

1 Action Step / Journal Prompt:

What part of me has been quietly growing stronger—without needing to be seen or celebrated—and how can I honor that part of myself today?

Remember, I'm here to support you on this journey!

Warmly,

Vickie Poole

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