Some days, it’s harder to write than others.
Especially on the days when my light feels dim, when I’m tired, and when the fire that usually fuels me flickers a bit lower.
Today is one of those days.
And yet—these are often the days I most need to write.
To remind myself of what I know deep down:
This moment will pass.
This weight I’m feeling isn’t forever.
And no matter how disconnected or overwhelmed I feel, I’ve made it through harder days than this.
Faith reminds me of that.
Life may feel uncertain and unsteady at times, but faith is what brings me back to center.
Because faith isn’t just a feeling—it’s a belief rooted in evidence.
It’s hope that’s been tested. And proven.
From Hopelessness to Hope
Before I began this journey, I didn’t have much faith.
In fact, I didn’t even have much hope.
My mind always defaulted to the worst-case scenario.
And on the rare occasion I dared to hope, I quickly snuffed it out with a familiar voice in my head that told me I didn’t deserve good things.
But then someone shared their story with me.
Where they had been.
What they had come through.
And where they were now.
That single story sparked something.
A flicker of hope.
It was small, but it was enough to help me pick up the phone and ask for help.
And that call changed everything.
How Faith Is Built
Hope came first.
Faith came later.
Because faith doesn’t magically show up—it builds over time.
It’s earned through experience, through consistent effort, and through the proof that change is possible when we do the work.
As I began taking positive steps in my recovery, I started to notice shifts in my life.
Support showed up.
Healing began.
My mental health improved.
And slowly, I started to believe that I could feel better.
That I could build a different kind of life.
That belief—backed by action—became my faith.
Faith Isn’t Passive. It’s a Practice.
Faith isn’t just sitting back and hoping things will change.
It’s rolling up your sleeves and doing the work because you believe change is possible.
Faith can be rooted in something greater than ourselves.
In a higher power.
In the belief that we’re being guided or protected.
But it’s also in the way we show up every day—especially on the hard days.
When we take small, positive actions even when we don’t feel like it.
When we keep moving forward, even if we’re unsure of the destination.
That’s faith in motion.
Share the Flame
Today, if you’re in a low place, remind yourself of what you’ve already overcome.
Look back at the track record of your survival, your growth, your strength.
Faith is built on the moments you didn’t think you’d get through—but did.
And if you’re struggling to find your faith today, start with hope.
Hold onto that spark and trust that it will grow.
If your flame feels dim, share it anyway.
Because when we pass our light to someone else, it only gets brighter.
SLAY Reflection: Are You Holding Onto Faith or Reaching for Hope?
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Do you feel connected to your faith today?
If yes, how does it support you? If not, what’s made you feel disconnected?
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Did you always have faith—or did you find it later in life?
What helped you begin to believe again?
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When you think about hope, what comes up for you?
Are you nurturing it—or avoiding it?
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What action helped you move from hope into faith?
What did you do that built trust in your own journey?
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Who in your life might need a reminder that faith is possible?
How can you be the light that helps spark theirs?
Call to Action: Join the Conversation
I’d love to hear from you.
What’s one moment in your life where hope turned into faith—and how did that change your path?
Share your story in the comments. Let’s cheer each other on.
And if you know someone who’s searching for that spark, send this to them.
Sometimes, all we need is a nudge.
