About Me
Welcome. I’m so grateful you’re here.!
My name is Ivana, and I’m a quiet, introverted woman living in Argentina. I’m someone who never felt fully at home in the fast, noisy rhythm of our modern world. I’ve always leaned toward stillness, but life kept pulling me into schedules that were too tight, expectations that were too heavy, and a kind of perfectionism that stole more than it ever gave.
For years, I tried to outrun my exhaustion, both physical and spiritual. Freelancing full-time as a nutritionist, serving at church, trying to meet every need around me… it all slowly drained me. And when the stress began affecting my body, my prayer life, even the joy I once had, I finally reached a point where I whispered, Lord, I can’t keep living like this.
And He met me.
Not in the noise, but in the quiet.
Through prayer, Scripture, fasting, and long conversations with God, something in me began to soften. Verses about rest, trust, and slowing down—especially “I have calmed and quieted my soul”—felt like they were written for the woman I was becoming. Little by little, He led me away from legalism, perfectionism, and the fear of disappointing others, and He brought me into something simpler… something freer.
I learned to say no.
I learned to release expectations.
I learned to give Him the first place in my time and my plans.
Today I work from home, part-time for a wonderful company (a gift in itself), serve at church in a healthier way, and live at a gentler pace. I spend more time in nature, reading Scripture, cooking traditional meals, and studying the times we’re living in—yes, Revelation has always fascinated me. My faith journey looks quieter now, but also deeper. More intentional. More honest.
And this blog is the fruit of that journey.
You will see some vintage inspiration, too- I love everything old-fashioned—Eastern European country life, traditional recipes, vintage art, and rhythms that feel rooted and gentle.
What You Will Find on Calmed & Quieted
This is a space for women who feel overwhelmed, hurried, or stretched thin by modern life. Here you’ll find:
- Faith-based guidance for slowing down and finding rest in God
- Practical routines and mindset tools for simplifying life
- Encouragement for women longing for peace, purpose, and joy
- Content shaped by Scripture, prayer, and lived experience
Everything you read here is created with care—crafted slowly, prayerfully, and intentionally, because I believe spiritual formation takes time… and so does good writing.
A Note of Welcome
If you are tired, overwhelmed, or simply longing for a more peaceful way of living… you’re in the right place.
My hope is that Calmed & Quieted becomes a gentle companion on your journey—a place where you exhale, where your soul settles a bit, and where you remember that God invites you into rest, not exhaustion.
Even though I live in Argentina, I started writing in English because I love the American people I’ve had the joy of working with for years. This space is my way of giving back—offering encouragement, biblical truth, and a slower rhythm that honors God above all else.
You don’t have to hurry here.
You don’t have to impress anyone.
You can simply breathe, read, and rest in God’s presence.
I’m glad you’re here—truly.
