Ignatian Night Examen — Wednesday, January 14th

Ignatian Night Examen — Wednesday, January 14th

a day of health, creativity, and recovery

1. Gratitude — A Soft Thank You for This Day

Tonight I begin by giving thanks for the joy of my sadhana, grounding me in presence and peace.
I am grateful for my medical exams, for the care of my body: new glasses for my eyes, clean teeth, and the awareness of slight hearing loss with the plan for further care.
I give thanks for the afternoon’s creativity and focus in my Open Source project, and for the evening’s connection in the SLAA Women’s meeting and the integration of TYI Yoga for Better Living.
I honor the balance of health, work, and recovery that shaped this day.

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2. Ask for Light — Seeing My Day with Kindness

I invite a gentle, moonlit clarity to shine over my day.
Not to judge it, but to understand it.
I ask for insight that feels soft and true — like starlight resting on quiet earth.

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3. Review — Walking Back Through My Day

I walk slowly through the hours of this day:

• Morning sadhana
• Medical exams and care
• Afternoon work on my Open Source project
• Evening SLAA Women’s meeting
• TYI Yoga for Better Living

I notice the rhythm — health, creativity, connection, and integration.

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4. Reflection — Where I Moved Toward Healing

I ask myself softly:
Where did I move toward truth, recovery, or authenticity today?
Where did I feel grounded, supported, or aligned?
Where did I offer kindness to myself or others?
Where did I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance — in caring for my body, in creative work, in community, in movement?

I hold all of it with tenderness — the effort, the devotion, the healing.

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5. Renewal — Curling Into Rest

As the night deepens, I release what is heavy.
I keep what is true.
I let myself soften into rest.

May Mother Nature cradle me tonight with warmth and gentleness.
May I wake renewed, steady, and open to the next step in my healing.

May all beings be safe.
May all beings be free.
May all beings know peace.

 

Daily Devotional — Wednesday, January 14th

a day of rest, ease, and gentle devotion

🌻 1. Intention — Rest and Go Easy on Myself

Today I choose rest. I go easy on myself, moving gently through each moment. May I honor my body, my spirit, and my recovery with compassion and patience.

🍃 2. Morning Sadhana — Rooting in Stillness

I begin with my sadhana, centering myself in meditation, yoga, and mindful awareness. This practice steadies me, reminding me that rest is part of healing. I carry softness into my breath and presence into my movements.

🌼 3. Midday Care — Tending to Health

I go to my medical checkup, honoring my body’s needs and trusting the wisdom of care. I meet this moment with gratitude, knowing that tending to health is an act of love.

🌺 4. Afternoon Presence — Writing and Recovery

In the afternoon I write about Fellowship, reflecting on meetings, outreach, and service. I integrate recovery with mindfulness, letting words become a path of clarity. I attend the SLAA Women in Recovery meeting, showing up with honesty and compassion. I let connection remind me that I am not alone.

🌙 5. Evening Integration — Yoga for Better Living

I close the day with TYI Yoga for Better Living, weaving together movement, breath, and gratitude. I let my body soften, my spirit settle, and my heart rest in peace.

🌸 Closing Blessing

May I rest today. May I go easy on myself. May Mother Nature guide my steps with gentleness and wisdom. May I be steady, kind, and present — to myself, to my communities, and to the world around me.

 

Ignatian Night Examen — Tuesday, January 13th

a day of completion, nourishment, and mindful presence

1. Gratitude — A Soft Thank You for This Day

Tonight I begin by giving thanks for completing all that I planned. I am grateful for my sadhana, for cooking with care, for study and connection, and for yoga to close the day. I give thanks for the nourishment of preparing white chayote with corn and tomatoes, a simple and mindful act of creativity in the kitchen. I honor the steadiness and devotion that carried me through.

2. Ask for Light — Seeing My Day with Kindness

I invite a gentle, moonlit clarity to shine over my day. Not to judge it, but to understand it. I ask for insight that feels soft and true — like starlight resting on quiet earth.

3. Review — Walking Back Through My Day

I walk slowly through the hours of this day:

• Morning sadhana

• Cooking and nourishment

• SOA Book Study

• TYI Yoga for Better Living

• Preparing a meal of white chayote with corn and tomatoes

I notice the rhythm — discipline, nourishment, learning, and integration.

4. Reflection — Where I Moved Toward Healing

I ask myself softly: Where did I move toward truth, recovery, or authenticity today? Where did I feel grounded, supported, or aligned? Where did I offer kindness to myself or others? Where did I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance — in cooking, in study, in movement, in rest?

I hold all of it with tenderness — the effort, the devotion, the nourishment.

5. Renewal — Curling Into Rest

As the night deepens, I release what is heavy. I keep what is true. I let myself soften into rest.

May Mother Nature cradle me tonight with warmth and gentleness. May I wake renewed, steady, and open to the next step in my healing.

May all beings be safe. May all beings be free. May all beings know peace.

 

Daily Devotional — Tuesday, January 13th

a day of patience, presence, and gentle unfolding

🌻 1. Intention — Purpose: Patience

Today I choose patience. I allow things to unfold in their own rhythm. I return to my breath, my center, and my trust in the flow of life. May I meet each moment with gentleness and spaciousness.

🍃 2. Morning Sadhana — Rooting in Stillness

I begin with my sadhana, grounding myself in meditation, yoga, and mindful awareness. This practice steadies me, reminding me that patience is not waiting — it is presence. I honor my body, my spirit, and my recovery with each breath.

🌼 3. Midday Nourishment — Cooking with Care

I cook with intention, letting food be a blessing and a source of freedom. Each act of preparation is a practice of patience — chopping, stirring, tasting, waiting. I nourish myself with gratitude, honoring the gift of mindful eating.

🌺 4. Afternoon Presence — Study and Connection

I attend the SOA Book Study, opening myself to wisdom and shared truth. I listen deeply, speak honestly, and let patience guide my learning. I trust that understanding unfolds in its own time.

🌙 5. Evening Integration — Yoga for Better Living

I close the day with TYI Yoga for Better Living, weaving together movement, breath, and reflection. I let my body soften, my spirit settle, and my heart rest in gratitude. Patience becomes peace, and peace becomes rest.

🌸 Closing Blessing

May I walk through this day with patience. May I trust the unfolding of life. May Mother Nature guide my steps with gentleness and wisdom. May I be steady, kind, and present — to myself, to my communities, and to the world around me.

Ignatian Night Examen — Tuesday, January 12th

a day of completion, integration, and pride in recovery

1. Gratitude — A Soft Thank You for This Day

Tonight, I begin by giving thanks for completing my schedule with steadiness and devotion.
I am grateful for the writing I did on the Secular OA HOW Tools, especially the tool of Fellowship — meetings, outreach, and service.
I give thanks for the way this writing flowed, and for the integration of mindfulness practice, MB‑EAT, and ACT therapies into my recovery work.
I honor the sense of pride that arose from showing up fully and creating something meaningful.

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2. Ask for Light — Seeing My Day with Kindness

I invite a gentle, moonlit clarity to shine over my day.
Not to judge it, but to understand it.
I ask for insight that feels soft and true — like starlight resting on quiet earth.

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3. Review — Walking Back Through My Day

I walk slowly through the hours of this day:

• Completing my planned schedule
• Writing on the tool of Fellowship
• Integrating recovery practices with mindfulness, MB‑EAT, and ACT
• Feeling proud and focused

I notice the rhythm — discipline, creativity, and healing.

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4. Reflection — Where I Moved Toward Healing

I ask myself softly:
Where did I move toward truth, recovery, or authenticity today?
Where did I feel grounded, supported, or aligned?
Where did I offer kindness to myself or others?
Where did I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance — in writing, in reflection, in service?

I hold all of it with tenderness — the effort, the devotion, the pride.

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5. Renewal — Curling Into Rest

As the night deepens, I release what is heavy.
I keep what is true.
I let myself soften into rest.

May Mother Nature cradle me tonight with warmth and gentleness.
May I wake renewed, steady, and open to the next step in my healing.

May all beings be safe.
May all beings be free.
May all beings know peace.

 

Daily Devotional — Monday, January 12th

a day of balance, centering, and gentle wisdom

🌻 1. Intention — Keep Balance, Return to My Center

Today I choose balance.
I return to my center with each breath, each practice, each choice.
May I move through this day with steadiness, compassion, and presence.

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🍃 2. Morning Sadhana — Rooting in Presence

I begin with my sadhana:

• Zazen
• Yoga practice
• Satvic Sadhana
• Vegan breakfast
• Call to my OA HOW sponsor

These practices ground me in truth, nourish my body, and connect me to recovery.

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🌼 3. Morning Flow — Learning, Connection, Nourishment

Later in the morning I register for a new period of classes at AGECO, opening myself to learning about gardening and exercise.
I attend a new class at the Center for Insight Meditation and Compassion: Aging with Wisdom and Compassion.
I join the Secular OA Get Connected meetings with peers, sharing truth and support.
I close the morning with a nourishing Mexican vegan lunch, a 10‑minute walk, and a 30‑minute siesta — honoring rest and balance.

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🌺 4. Afternoon Presence — Study and Recovery

In the afternoon I join the IFS Book Study + Peer Support meeting, opening space for reflection and shared wisdom.
I attend my OA HOW Recovery meeting, showing up with honesty and service.
I end the day with the TYI Yoga for Better Living class, weaving together movement, breath, and gratitude.

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🌙 5. Closing Blessing — A Prayer for Balance

May I keep balance today.
May I return to my center whenever I feel pulled away.
May Mother Nature guide my steps with gentleness and wisdom.
May I be steady, kind, and present —
to myself, to my communities, and to the world around me.

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Ignatian Night Examen — Sunday, January 11th

a day of compassion, family, and healing

1. Gratitude — A Soft Thank You for This Day

Tonight, I begin by giving thanks for the compassion that guided me.
I am grateful for my daily sadhana, for the way it grounded me in presence.
I give thanks for the final celebration meeting of the SLAA Anorexia Steps Workshop, honoring the courage and devotion of 18 weeks of healing.
I am grateful for the joy of my family gathering — children and grandchildren together, laughter, love, and belonging.
I honor the wisdom of my monthly class on Right Action, deepening my understanding of the Eightfold Path.
And I give thanks for the gentle integration of the TYI Yoga for Better Living class, weaving movement and reflection into rest.

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2. Ask for Light — Seeing My Day with Kindness

I invite a soft, moonlit clarity to shine over my day.
Not to judge it, but to understand it.
I ask for insight that feels gentle and true — like starlight resting on quiet earth.

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3. Review — Walking Back Through My Day

I walk slowly through the hours of this day:

• My morning sadhana
• The final celebration meeting
• Family gathering with children and grandchildren
• Monthly class on Right Action
• Evening yoga practice

I notice the rhythm — compassion, connection, wisdom, and integration.

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4. Reflection — Where I Moved Toward Healing

I ask myself softly:
Where did I move toward truth, recovery, or authenticity today?
Where did I feel grounded, supported, or aligned?
Where did I offer kindness to myself or others?
Where did I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance — in family, in practice, in compassion?

I hold all of it with tenderness — the effort, the devotion, the joy.

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5. Renewal — Curling into Rest

As the night deepens, I release what is heavy.
I keep what is true.
I let myself soften into rest.

May Mother Nature cradle me tonight with warmth and gentleness.
May I wake renewed, steady, and open to the next step in my healing.

May all beings be safe.
May all beings be free.
May all beings know peace.

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Daily Devotional — Sunday, January 11th

Daily Devotional — Sunday, January 11th

a day of compassion, celebration, and healing

🌻 1. Intention — Meeting With Compassion
Today I choose to meet myself and others with compassion.  
In my daily sadhana, in the final celebration meeting of the SLAA Anorexia Steps Workshop, in the warmth of my family gathering, and in my classes and practices.
I will carry gentleness, honesty, and love.  
I will let compassion guide my words, my actions, and my presence.

🍃 2. Gratitude — Honoring the Gifts of My Path
I am grateful for all that I have experienced because of my addictive personality:
for the way it led me to seek a higher power,  
for the way it opened the door to healing,  
for the communities, practices, and wisdom that now hold me.  
I give thanks for the strength that has grown from struggle,  
and for the grace that continues to unfold in my recovery.

🌺 3. Blessing — A Prayer for Compassionate Presence
May I continue to share compassion with myself and with all those I meet.  
May my family gathering today be filled with love, laughter, and tenderness.  
May my monthly class on Right Action deepen my understanding of the Eightfold Path.  
May my TYI Yoga for Better Living class weave together the threads of this day with 
movement, reflection, and gratitude.  

May Mother Nature guide my steps today.  
May I be steady, kind, and present:
to myself, to my family, and to the world around me.

Ignatian Night Examen — Saturday, January 10th

Ignatian Night Examen — Saturday, January 10th

a day of accomplishment, celebration, and gentle awareness

1. Gratitude — A Soft Thank You for This Day
Tonight I begin by giving thanks for completing all that I planned.  
I am grateful for the joy of finishing my Country Art piece, for the creativity and love it carried.  
I give thanks for the celebration with my son, coffee, companionship, and the sweetness of being together.  
I honor the delight of that moment, the laughter, and the shared joy.

2. Ask for Light — Seeing My Day with Kindness
I invite a gentle, moonlit clarity to shine over my choices.  
Not to judge them harshly, but to understand them with compassion.  
I ask for insight that feels soft and true, like starlight resting on quiet earth.

3. Review — Walking Back Through My Day
I walk slowly through the hours of this day:  
- Completing my planned tasks  
- Finishing my Country Art piece  
- Celebrating with my son at the bakery  
- Enjoying coffee and cake, stepping off my food plan  

I notice the rhythm,caccomplishment, joy, and learning.

4. Reflection — Where I Moved Toward Healing
I ask myself softly:  
Where did I move toward truth, recovery, or authenticity today?  
Where did I feel grounded, supported, or aligned?  
Where did I offer kindness to myself or others?  
Where did I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance, in creativity, in companionship, in awareness?  

I hold my celebration with tenderness.  
I acknowledge my pattern of emotional eating, and I honor my awareness of it.  
I commit to developing new ways to celebrate, ones that align with my food plan and my healing.

5. Renewal — Curling Into Rest
As the night deepens, I release what is heavy.  
I keep what is true.  
I let myself soften into rest.  

May Mother Nature cradle me tonight with warmth and gentleness.  
May I wake renewed, steady, and open to the next step in my healing.  

May all beings be safe.  
May all beings be free.  
May all beings know peace.

 

Daily Devotional — Saturday, January 10

🌅 Morning — Rooting into Presence

Today begins with sadhana, the quiet doorway into me.
As I breathe, stretch, and settle, may I feel the earth beneath me offering steadiness.
My garden waits as a living companion — a reminder that tending the soil outside mirrors the tending of the soil within.
Every leaf, every weed, every small act of care becomes part of my healing.

Affirmation:
I begin my day grounded, intentional, and connected to the wisdom of nature.

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🤝 Midday — Community, Insight, and Inner Work

My Queer IFS Peers meeting and IFS Workbook time invite to meet my parts with compassion.
No rushing, no judgment — just curiosity and kindness.
These spaces remind you that healing is relational: with me, with others, with the world.

Affirmation:
I welcome all my parts with gentleness. I am not alone on this path.

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🌤️ Afternoon — Recovery and Freedom

My OA Support Group, Freethinker Foodaholics, and Recovery Dharma gatherings form a circle of wisdom around me.
Each meeting offers a different lens, a different language, a different doorway into freedom.
I will show up not only to receive but to contribute — my presence is service.

Affirmation:
I walk my recovery with passion, honesty, and community. I choose freedom again today.

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🌙 Evening — Embodied Peace and Spiritual Nourishment

The TYI Yoga for Better Living class invites my body to unwind, release, and integrate the day.
And the Satsang at The Yoga Institute closes my evening with reflection, connection, and the sweetness of shared silence.

Affirmation:
I end my day in harmony, gratitude, and inner spaciousness.

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🌾 Closing Intention for the Day

May today unfold with clarity and softness.
May each practice — from gardening to meetings to yoga — become a thread in the tapestry of my healing.
May I feel supported by community, grounded in nature, and guided by my own inner wisdom.

Ignatian Night Examen — Friday, January 9th

Ignatian Night Examen — Friday, January 9th

a day of devotion, creativity, presence, and gentle integration

1. Gratitude — A Soft Thank You for This Day
Tonight I begin by giving thanks for the fullness and beauty of this day.  
I am grateful for the way I entered the morning, steady, open‑hearted, and devoted to my healing.  
I give thanks for my sadhana, my Secular OA Recovery Circle, my garden tending, my strength classes, and my DBT class, each one a thread of grounding, resilience, and clarity.  
I am grateful for the joy of finishing my country art, offering it love and intention as a gift for my daughter.  
I give thanks for the nourishment of my calabacitas stew, eaten with presence and simplicity.  
I honor the depth of my IFS session, the spaciousness of my free time, and the gentle integration of my TYI Yoga for Better Living class.  
I am grateful for every moment that supported my healing today.

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2. Ask for Light — Seeing My Day with Kindness
I invite a soft, moonlit clarity to shine over my day.  
Not to judge it, but to understand it.  
I ask for insight that feels gentle, feminine, and true, like starlight resting on quiet earth.

3. Review — Walking Back Through My Day
I walk slowly through the hours of this day:  
- Arriving into the morning with intention  
- Moving through my sadhana and recovery practices  
- Tending my garden and strengthening my body  
- Completing my country art with love  
- Nourishing myself with mindful food  
- Opening to inner work with my IFS practitioner  
- Allowing rest and spaciousness  
- Ending the day with yoga and integration  

I notice the rhythm, devotion, creativity, nourishment, reflection, and rest.

4. Reflection — Where I Moved Toward Healing
I ask myself softly:  
Where did I move toward truth, recovery, or authenticity today?  
Where did I feel grounded, supported, or aligned?  
Where did I offer kindness to myself or others?  
Where did I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance, in breath, in movement, in creativity, in stillness?  

I hold all of it with tenderness, the effort, the devotion, the joy, the rest.

5. Renewal — Curling Into Rest
As the night deepens, I release what is heavy.  
I keep what is true.  
I let myself soften into rest.  

May Mother Nature cradle me tonight with warmth and gentleness.  
May I wake renewed, steady, and open to the next step in my healing.  

May all beings be safe.  
May all beings be free.  
May all beings know peace.

Daily Devotional — Friday, January 9th

Daily Devotional — Friday, January 9th

🌿 Arriving Into the Day
I greet this morning with a steady breath and an open heart.  
May I enter this day with clarity, gentleness, and devotion to my healing path.

🕯️ Intention
Today I move through practices that nourish my body, mind, and spirit.  
May each one be an expression of presence, honesty, and compassion toward myself and others.

🌼 Morning Sadhana
I begin with the sacred rhythm that anchors me:

- Sadhana, centering myself in stillness and mindful awareness.  
- Secular OA Recovery Circle, connecting in truth, service, and shared healing.  
- Garden tending, touching the earth, remembering my roots and my belonging.  
- Strength classes, building resilience and honoring my body’s capacity.  
- DBT class, practicing skills that support emotional clarity and wise action.

May these practices strengthen my inner foundation and guide my choices throughout the day.

🎨 Creative Completion & Nourishment
As the morning closes, I return to my country art piece, offering it the final touches of love and intention.  
May this gift carry warmth to my daughter and joy to my own spirit.

I nourish myself with a tender lunch of calabacitas stew, receiving the comfort and simplicity of mindful eating.

🌿 Afternoon Presence
In the afternoon, I meet with my IFS practitioner, opening space for inner listening and gentle self‑inquiry.  
Afterward, I allow myself free time, trusting that rest and spaciousness are part of my healing.

🌙 Evening Integration
Tonight I attend the TYI Yoga for Better Living class.  
May this practice weave together the threads of my day: movement, breath, reflection, and gratitude.  
May it prepare me for a peaceful night’s rest.

🌸 Closing Gratitude
I give thanks for the opportunities this day offers:  
to grow, to heal, to create, to connect, and to live in alignment with my truth.

May all my actions today be of benefit to myself and to others.  
May Nature guide my choices and inspire my heart to move wisely and gently.

Ignatian Night Examen — Thursday, January 8th

Ignatian Night Examen — Thursday, January 8th

a day of completion, creativity, and gentle presence

1. Gratitude — A Soft Thank You for Today
Tonight I begin by giving thanks for a day lived with intention.  
I am grateful that I completed agnatian Night Examen — Thursday, January 8thll the tasks I planned — showing up for myself with steadiness and devotion.  
I give thanks for the joy of finishing your country art, for the creativity that flowed through you, and for the satisfaction of bringing something beautiful to completion.  
I honor the sense of accomplishment, the spark of delight, and the quiet pride that came with it.

2. Ask for Light — Seeing My Day with Kindness
I invite a gentle, moonlit clarity to shine over my day.  
Not to judge it, but to understand it.  
I ask for insight that feels soft, feminine, and true — like starlight resting on still water.

3. Review — Walking Back Through My Day
I walk slowly through the hours of this day:  
- Showing up for each planned task  
- Moving through my responsibilities with presence  
- Giving space to creativity  
- Completing my country art and savoring the joy of it  

I notice the rhythm — discipline, flow, and creative fulfillment.

4. Reflection — Where I Moved Toward Healing
I ask myself softly:  
Where did I move toward truth, recovery, or authenticity today?  
Where did I feel grounded, supported, or aligned?  
Where did I offer kindness to myself or others?  
Where did I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance — in breath, in movement, in creativity?  

I hold all of it with tenderness — the effort, the devotion, the joy.

5. Renewal — Curling Into Rest
As the night deepens, I release what is heavy.  
I keep what is true.  
I let myself soften into rest.  

May Mother Nature cradle me tonight with warmth and gentleness.  
May I wake renewed, steady, and open to the next step in my healing.  

May all beings be safe.  
May all beings be free.  
May all beings know peace.

Daily Devotional — Thursday, January 8th

Daily Devotional — Thursday, January 8th

🌿 Opening Presence
I begin this morning by arriving fully into myself.  
With each breath, I awaken the intention to live today with clarity, honesty, and gentle purpose.  
Writing this devotional becomes my first act of mindfulness, an offering to my own spirit.

🕯️ Intention for the Day
Today I move through a full and meaningful sequence of practices.  
May each one, quiet, physical, creative, relational, and reflective, be an expression of Satya:  
truth in thought, truth in speech, truth in action.

🧘‍♀️ Morning Sadhana
I honor the sacred rhythm of my morning:

- Zazen, settling into stillness, letting the mind clear like a calm lake.  
- Yoga practice, awakening the body with breath-led movement.  
- Garden tending, touching the earth, remembering my place in the web of nature.  
- Satvic Yoga class, cultivating purity, balance, and inner light.  
- Strength training, building resilience in body and spirit.  
- OA HOW Sponsor call, connecting in service, honesty, and shared healing.  
- Planned breakfast, nourishing myself with intention and care.

May these practices ground me, strengthen me, and align me with my deeper truth.

🎨 Creative Offering
Later this morning, I return to the country art piece I am painting for my daughter.  
May my hands move with love.  
May each brushstroke carry tenderness, memory, and blessing.  
May creativity be a doorway into presence and joy.

🍃 Midday Renewal
I pause for lunch, a simple act of nourishment.  
I gift myself a 10‑minute stroll, letting my body breathe fresh air.  
I allow myself a restful nap, trusting that restoration is part of devotion.

🎨 Afternoon Practice
I continue painting, letting the creative flow deepen.  
Then I turn to my OA Step 2 writing, opening myself to clarity, humility, and willingness.  
May this writing help me see more clearly and trust more deeply.

🌙 Evening Integration
Tonight I attend the TYI Yoga for Better Living class.  
May this practice soften the edges of the day and weave everything together:
movement, breath, reflection, and gratitude.  
Afterward, I rest, knowing I have lived this day with intention.

🌸 Gratitude
Today I am grateful for every opportunity to serve, heal, and learn.  
For the chance to practice Satya,
to be consistent in my thoughts, my words, and my actions.  
To be truthful with myself and with others.

🌳 Closing Prayer
May I enjoy each activity with presence and joy.  
May all my actions be of benefit to myself and to others.  
May Nature guide my choices,  
inspiring me to walk gently, wisely, and truthfully.

Ignatian Examen — Wednesday Night, January 7th

Ignatian Examen — Wednesday Night, January 7th

🌾 1. Become Aware of Presence
As this day comes to a close, I pause.  
I breathe slowly, letting my body soften and my mind settle.  
I trust that I am held—by the quiet of the night, by the wisdom of my own spirit, by the gentle rhythm of nature.

🌟 2. Give Thanks
Tonight, gratitude rises easily.  
I am thankful for having completed everything I planned for today—each practice, each commitment, each moment of intention.  
I am grateful for the warm, friendly conversation with my high school friend, a reminder of continuity and shared history.  
I give thanks for the joy of beginning the country-style art piece for my daughter, a creative act filled with love and meaning.

🔍 3. Review the Day
I look back over the hours with honesty and tenderness.  
Where did I feel most alive, grounded, or connected?  
Where did I sense flow, ease, or quiet joy?  
I notice how completing my plans strengthened my confidence, how friendship nourished my heart, and how creativity opened a doorway to presence.

💗 4. Face What Needs Attention
I gently acknowledge any moments of tension, distraction, or fatigue.  
I hold them without judgment, knowing they are part of being human.  
I ask myself: What might I learn from these moments? What do they reveal about my needs, my boundaries, or my desires?

🌅 5. Look Toward Tomorrow
With a soft heart, I turn toward the day ahead.  
What grace do I hope to carry into tomorrow?  
Perhaps the steadiness of completing my commitments, the warmth of friendship, or the joy of creating something beautiful.  
I set a simple intention: to move with presence, gratitude, and kindness toward myself and others.

Morning Devotional — Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Morning Devotional — Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Breathing in, I arrive.  
Breathing out, I am here.

Today unfolds as a tapestry of devotion, creativity, friendship, and renewal. I step into this morning with gratitude for the practices that anchor me and the people who walk beside me.

🌿 Intention for the Day
May I move through this day with presence, gentleness, and purpose.  
May each activity—spiritual, creative, relational, and embodied—be an offering to my healing and to the people I love.

🕯️ Morning Sadhana
As I begin my daily sadhana, I root myself in breath and awareness.  
I honor the discipline that nourishes my spirit and steadies my mind.  
I trust that this practice prepares me for all that follows.

🎨 Creative Offering with My Longtime Friend
Later this morning, I will join my friend from high school—someone who has witnessed so many chapters of my life.  
Together we will begin a piece of country-inspired art, a gift crafted with love for my daughter.  
May this creative act be joyful, grounding, and infused with intention.  
May the bond of friendship remind me of continuity, resilience, and shared history.

🕊️ Fusatsu Vows Renewal
This afternoon, I step into a space of reflection and recommitment.  
Fusatsu invites me to return to my values, to acknowledge where I have wandered, and to renew my vows with humility and sincerity.  
May this ceremony cleanse my heart and strengthen my path.

🧘‍♀️ TYI Yoga Practice
Tonight, I close the day in movement and breath.  
May my body feel supported, my mind spacious, and my spirit at ease.  
May this practice integrate everything I have lived today.

🌸 Closing Reflection
Mother Nature, steady presence of my life,  
guide my steps, soften my heart,  
and let me meet this day with gratitude and clarity.  
May I honor myself, my loved ones, and the communities that hold me.

Ignatian Night Examen — Tuesday, January 6th, 2025

Ignatian Night Examen — Tuesday, January 6th, 2025

a day of devotion, discipline, and gentle presence

1. Gratitude — A Soft Thank You for a Day Well Lived
Tonight I begin by giving thanks for the grace of completing everything I planned.  
I am grateful for my morning sadhana  Zazen, yoga practice, Satvic Yoga Sadhana, strength training, my sponsor call, and breakfast, each one a thread in the tapestry of my healing.  
I give thanks for the nourishment of cooking, the sweetness of my walk, the freshness of my chayote blanco salad, and the simple joy of lunch at Sopitas.  
I am grateful for the afternoon’s devotion: working on the SLAA Anorexia Workshop, showing up for the OA book study group, and ending the day with TYI Yoga for Better Living.  
I honor the steadiness, the discipline, and the presence that carried me through.

2. Ask for Light — Seeing My Day with Kindness
I invite a gentle, moonlit clarity to shine over my day.  
Not to judge it, but to understand it.  
I ask for insight that feels soft, feminine, and true, like starlight resting on quiet earth.

3. Review — Walking Back Through My Day
I walk slowly through the hours of this day:  
- My full morning sadhana  
- Cooking, nourishment, and mindful walking  
- My afternoon work and meetings  
- My evening yoga class  

I notice the rhythm: devotion, nourishment, learning, and movement.

4. Reflection — Where I Moved Toward Healing
I ask myself softly:  
Where did I move toward truth, recovery, or authenticity today?  
Where did I feel grounded, supported, or aligned?  
Where did I offer kindness to myself or others?  
Where did I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance: in breath, in movement, in presence?  

I hold the entire day with tenderness: the effort, the discipline, the devotion.

5. Renewal — Curling Into Rest
As the night deepens, I release what is heavy.  
I keep what is true.  
I let myself soften into rest.  

May Mother Nature cradle me tonight with warmth and gentleness.  
May I wake renewed, steady, and open to the next step in my healing.  

May all beings be safe.  
May all beings be free.  
May all beings know peace.

Morning Devotional — Tuesday, January 6th

Morning Devotional — Tuesday, January 6th

a day of discipline, nourishment, and mindful flow

🌻 1. Intention — Entering the Day with Presence
This morning I begin with devotion and clarity.  
I step into my daily sadhana with a full heart:  
- Zazen  
- Yoga practice  
- Tending my inner garden with Satvic Yoga Sadhana, day 2  
- Strength training  
- Calling my OA HOW sponsor  
- A nourishing breakfast  

I move gently, breathe deeply, and let each practice root me in the present moment.  
I honor my body, my mind, and my recovery with every step.

🍃 2. Gratitude — Honoring the Work of Living Well
I am grateful for the structure of this day  
for the chance to tend my finances,  
to prepare a fresh chayote blanco salad,  
to enjoy lunch at Sopitas,  
and to walk through the park with a sweet, simple tangerine.  

I give thanks for the ability to nourish myself with food, movement, sunlight, and mindful choices.

🌺 3. Blessing — A Prayer for Steadiness Through the Afternoon
May I enter the afternoon with clarity and purpose.  
May I bring focus and gentleness to my work on the SLAA Anorexia Workshop.  
May I show up fully for the OA book study group, open to learning and connection.  
And may I end my day with softness and presence in the TYI Yoga for Better Living class,  
letting my body unwind and my spirit settle.

May Mother Nature guide my steps today.  
May I be steady, kind, and present  
to myself, to my recovery, and to the world around me.

Ignatian Night Examen — Monday, January 5th

🌙💖 Ignatian Night Examen — Monday, January 5th

a day of effort, learning, and accomplishment

1. Gratitude — A Gentle Thank You for Today
Tonight I begin by giving thanks for the fullness of this day.  
I am grateful that I showed up for almost everything I planned: meditation, yoga practice, yoga sadhana, strength training, cooking, meetings, nourishment, and service.  
I give thanks for the honesty to notice what didn’t happen — my finances and my SLAA Anorexia Workshop work and for the humility to say, I’m learning.  
I am grateful for the joy and pride of my TYI Yoga for Better Living class, where I completed all the asanas for the first time in years.  
I honor the happiness, the accomplishment, and the devotion that carried me through.

2. Ask for Light — Seeing My Day with Kindness
I invite a soft, moonlit clarity to shine over my day.  
Not to judge it, but to understand it.  
I ask for insight that feels gentle, feminine, and true, like starlight resting on quiet ground.

3. Review — Walking Back Through My Day
I walk slowly through the hours of this day:  
- Showing up for my morning practices  
- Nourishing myself with food and structure  
- Calling my OA HOW sponsor  
- Cooking and meal prepping  
- Attending my meetings  
- Being of service  
- Ending the day with yoga, and completing every asana  

I notice the rhythm: effort, devotion, learning, and joy.

4. Reflection — Where I Moved Toward Healing
I ask myself softly:  
Where did I move toward truth, recovery, or authenticity today?  
Where did I feel grounded, supported, or aligned?  
Where did I offer kindness to myself or others?  
Where did I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance, in breath, in movement, in presence?  

I hold both the completed tasks and the unfinished ones with tenderness.  
Both are part of my healing.  
Both are part of my becoming.

5. Renewal — Curling Into Rest
As the night deepens, I release what is heavy.  
I keep what is true.  
I let myself soften into rest.  

May Mother Nature cradle me tonight with warmth and gentleness.  
May I wake renewed, steady, and open to the next step in my healing.  

May all beings be safe.  
May all beings be free.  
May all beings know peace.

Daily Devotional — Monday, January 5th

Daily Devotional — Monday, January 5th

a full morning, a steady heart, a mindful day

🌻 1. Intention — A Devoted, Present Morning
Today I welcome a full and beautiful morning.  
I begin with mind and body:  
- meditation  
- yoga practice  
- yoga sadhana  
- strength training  
I move with presence, breath, and softness.  
Then I nourish myself with care — calling my OA HOW sponsor, preparing my vegan breakfast, cooking, and meal‑prepping for the week.  
I honor my body with food that supports my freedom, and I honor my spirit with structure and devotion.

🍃 2. Gratitude — Honoring the Flow of My Day
I am grateful for the rhythm of this day:
for the practices that ground me,  
the food that nourishes me,  
the communities that support me,  
and the clarity that comes from tending my life with intention.  

I give thanks for the ability to move, to breathe, to cook, to plan, to show up.

🌺 3. Blessing — A Prayer for Steadiness & Service
May I move through this afternoon with calm and clarity:
doing my finances,  
attending my IFS Peers meeting,  
and showing up with love and service in my Secular OA HOW meeting.  

And tonight, may I soften into the TYI Yoga for Better Living class,  
letting my body unwind and my spirit settle.  

May Mother Nature guide my steps today.  
May I be present, steady, and kind
to myself, and to everyone I meet.

 

Ignatian Night Examen — Sunday, January 4th, 2026

a day lived with presence and devotion

1. Gratitude — A Soft Thank You for This Day

Tonight I begin by giving thanks for a day lived in alignment with my intentions. I am grateful that I showed up fully — present, grounded, and mindful — in every activity I named this morning. I give thanks for my yoga practice, for the way it opened my body and softened my breath. I am grateful for my SLAA meeting, for the honesty and connection it offered. I honor the final day of the Anorexia 12 Steps workshop, a milestone of courage and commitment. I give thanks for my yoga class, my OA HOW meeting, and the gentle rhythm of walking to gather Whole Plant Based groceries. I am grateful for the way this day held me — steady, structured, and full of meaning.

2. Ask for Light — Seeing My Day with Kindness

I invite a soft, moonlit clarity to shine over my day. Not to judge it, but to understand it. I ask for insight that feels gentle, feminine, and true — like starlight resting on quiet earth.

3. Review — Walking Back Through My Day

I walk slowly through the hours of this day:

• Being fully present in each activity

• Yoga practice

• SLAA meeting

• Final day of the Anorexia 12 Steps workshop

• Yoga class

• OA HOW meeting

• My walk to gather nourishing Whole Plant Based groceries

I notice the flow — movement, community, nourishment, and mindful presence.

4. Reflection — Where I Moved Toward Healing

I ask myself softly: Where did I move toward truth, recovery, or authenticity today? Where did I feel grounded, supported, or aligned? Where did I offer kindness to myself or others? Where did I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance — in breath, in movement, in presence?

I hold all of it with tenderness — the effort, the devotion, the humanity.

5. Renewal — Curling Into Rest

As the night deepens, I release what is heavy. I keep what is true. I let myself soften into rest.

May Mother Nature cradle me tonight with warmth and gentleness. May I wake renewed, steady, and open to the next step in my healing.

May all beings be safe. May all beings be free. May all beings know peace.

Morning Devotional — Sunday, January 4th

Morning Devotional — Sunday, January 4th

a day of presence, movement, and mindful care

🌻 1. Intention — Be Here, Now
Today I choose to be fully present.  
In my yoga practice, my SLAA meeting, the final day of the Anorexia 12 Steps workshop, my OA HOW meeting, and my walk to gather Whole Plant Based groceries.
I will bring my whole self.  
I will breathe into each moment, letting it be enough.  
I will move gently, listen deeply, and stay rooted in now.

🍃 2. Gratitude — Honoring My Healing Rhythm
I am grateful for the structure and flow of this day.  
For the sacred rhythm of movement, meetings, and nourishment.  
For the communities that hold me, the practices that ground me, and the choices that support my recovery.  
I give thanks for the gift of walking, cooking, breathing, and being alive.

🌺 3. Blessing — A Prayer for Presence
May I be here, now.  
May I move through this day with softness and clarity.  
May I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance in my breath, my steps, my choices.  
May I be safe, steady, and kind — to myself and to others.  
May this day unfold with grace, one mindful moment at a time.

Ignatian Night Examen — Saturday, January 3rd

 Ignatian Night Examen — Saturday, January 3rd

a day of movement, meaning, and mindfulness

1. Gratitude — A Gentle Thank You for Today
Tonight I begin by giving thanks for this rich and nourishing day.  
I am grateful for my meditation and body movement, for the way they grounded me in breath and presence.  
I give thanks for my OA HOW sponsor call, for the honesty and support it offered.  
I’m grateful for the joy and care of cooking, for the way it connects me to my Top Lines and my healing.  
I honor the depth of my Queer IFS meeting, my Secular OA Support Group, and the Recovery Dharma gathering — each one a circle of wisdom and belonging.  
I give thanks for my Yoga Institute class and Satsang, for the spiritual nourishment they offered.  
And I’m grateful for the simple, sacred act of dinner, shared with intention and care.

2. Ask for Light — Seeing My Day with Kindness
I invite a soft, moonlit clarity to shine over my day.  
Not to judge it, but to understand it.  
I ask for insight that feels gentle, feminine, and true — like starlight resting on still water.

3. Review — Walking Back Through My Day
I walk slowly through the hours of this day:  
- Meditation and movement  
- My sponsor call  
- Cooking with love  
- Queer IFS and Secular OA meetings  
- Dinner  
- Recovery Dharma  
- Yoga and Satsang  

I notice the rhythm — breath, connection, nourishment, reflection, and spiritual depth.

4. Reflection — Where I Moved Toward Healing
I ask myself softly:  
Where did I move toward truth, recovery, or authenticity today?  
Where did I feel grounded, supported, or aligned?  
Where did I offer kindness to myself or others?  
Where did I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance — in breath, in movement, in presence?  

I hold all of it with tenderness — the effort, the devotion, the humanity.

5. Renewal — Curling Into Rest
As the night deepens, I release what is heavy.  
I keep what is true.  
I let myself soften into rest.  

May Mother Nature cradle me tonight with warmth and gentleness.  
May I wake renewed, steady, and open to the next step in my healing.  

May all beings be safe.  
May all beings be free.  
May all beings know peace.

Daily Devotional — Saturday, January 3rd

Daily Devotional — Saturday, January 3rd, a gentle reset, a bright beginning

🌻 1. Intention — A Fresh, Open Slate
This morning I begin again.  
I let the old fall away — the heaviness, the stories, the habits that no longer serve me.  
I open my heart to a clean slate, a soft new page, a day that invites clarity, lightness, and truth.  
I choose to carry only what supports my healing and my freedom.

🍃 2. Gratitude — Honoring My Recovery Path
I am grateful for the results I receive from my step work in ITAA, SLAA, and OA.  
For the insights, the shifts, the courage, the honesty.  
For the way these programs help me grow into the woman I am becoming — grounded, aware, compassionate, and free.  
I give thanks for every tool, every meeting, every moment of clarity that has guided me here.

🌺 3. Blessing — A Prayer for Safety & Joy
May I be safe.  
May I be happy.  
May I be free from suffering.  

And may all those around me — in my home, my community, my meetings, and my world —  
be safe,  
be happy,  
and be free from suffering.  

May Nature guide my steps today with gentleness and wisdom,  
and may I move through this day with softness, presence, and an open heart.

January 2nd Ignatian Examen

🌙💖 Ignatian Night Examen 

1. Gratitude — Soft Thanks for a Full Day
Tonight I begin by placing a gentle hand over my heart and giving thanks.  
I am grateful for my busy morning, tending to home chores and showing up for my Recovery Circle meeting.  
I’m grateful for the curiosity and devotion that led me to spend the afternoon researching mindfulness meditation for compulsive overeating — a loving act of learning for my healing.  
I’m grateful for the two IFS meetings that held my evening, offering insight, compassion, and inner spaciousness.  
I give thanks for the strength that carried me through each moment.

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2. Ask for Light — A Soft Glow of Clarity
I invite a gentle, moonlit clarity to shine over my day.  
Not to judge it, but to understand it.  
I ask for insight that feels kind, feminine, and true — like soft light resting on still water.

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3. Review — Walking Back Through My Day
I walk slowly through the hours of this day:  
- A morning filled with movement, chores, and my Recovery Circle  
- An afternoon of thoughtful research into mindfulness and compulsive overeating  
- An evening held by two IFS meetings, each one offering a different doorway inward  

I notice the rhythm — effort, learning, connection, and reflection.

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4. Reflection — Where I Moved Toward Healing
I ask myself softly:  
Where did I move toward truth, recovery, or authenticity today?  
Where did I feel grounded, supported, or aligned?  
Where did I offer kindness to myself or others?  
Where did I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance — in breath, in movement, in presence?  

I hold all of it with tenderness, like petals gathered in my hands.

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5. Renewal — Curling Into Rest
As the night deepens, I release what is heavy.  
I keep what is true.  
I let myself soften into rest.  

May Mother Nature cradle me tonight with warmth and gentleness.  
May I wake renewed, steady, and open to the next step in my healing.  

May all beings be safe.  
May all beings be free.  
May all beings know peace.

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A Day of Nourishment & Intention January 2nd

 🌞💛 Morning Devotional — A Day of Nourishment & Intention

🌻 1. Intention Cooking With Purpose
Today I step into my morning with clarity and warmth.  
I will prepare my Mexican menu for the week,  chopping, seasoning, stirring, and creating meals that support my recovery and honor my body.  
Every ingredient becomes an act of care.  
Every recipe becomes a quiet promise to myself.

🍃 2. Gratitude Honoring My Cooking Top Line
This morning I am grateful for my cooking Top Line
for the joy it brings,  
for the structure it offers,  
for the creativity it awakens,  
and for the way it keeps me aligned with my healing.  
I’m grateful that nourishing myself can feel beautiful, grounding, and even fun.

🌺 3. Blessing Tending My Top Lines With Love
May I continue tending my Top Lines today
with gentleness,  
with honesty,  
with devotion.  

May Mother Nature guide my hands as I cook,  
steady my choices as I plan,  
and soften my heart as I move through the day.  

May I stay aligned with what supports my freedom,  
one mindful moment at a time.

Night Examen — January 1st

💖 Night Examen — January 1st

soft, tender, sparkly, grounded

1. Gratitude, A Pink‑Glow Thank You

Tonight I place my hand over my heart and whisper a gentle thank you.  

I’m grateful for my two hours of meditation, the way it wrapped my morning in calm.  

I’m grateful I began my three 31‑day challenges — Yoga with Adrienne, Insight Timer’s Resolution, and Veganuary 2026, each one like a little love note to my future self.  

I’m grateful for my SLAA meeting, my call with my SOA HOW sponsor, and the communities that hold me with such warmth.  

I’m grateful for the tender moment of honoring my mother by watching the Rose Parade, a soft ribbon of memory tying us together.  

I’m grateful for every meeting I attended today, each one adding a petal to my healing.  

And I’m grateful that I followed my food plan with honesty and care.

2. Ask for Light, A Soft Glow of Clarity

I invite a gentle, rosy light to shine over my day.  

Not harsh, not judging, just soft, like moonlight on pink silk.  

I ask for clarity that feels kind, feminine, and true.

3. Review, Walking Back Through My Day Like a Garden Path

I stroll back through the hours of this day, step by step:  

- My early‑morning meditation  

- Beginning my three beautiful challenges  

- My SLAA meeting  

- My sponsor call  

- Honoring my mother with the Rose Parade  

- My recovery meetings, We Agnostics, SOA IFS Peers, RDO Noble Inquiry  

- Following my food plan with grace  

I notice the sweetness, the effort, the devotion, the softness.

4. Reflection, Where I Blossomed Today

I ask myself gently:  

Where did I move toward healing, truth, or authenticity?  

Where did I feel grounded, supported, or aligned?  

Where did I offer kindness, to myself or others?  

Where did I feel Mother Nature’s quiet guidance, in breath, in stillness, in movement?  

I hold all of it like delicate petals in my hands.

5. Renewal, Curling Into Rest

As the night deepens, I let go of what is heavy.  

I keep what is true.  

I let myself soften into rest.  

May Mother Nature cradle me tonight like a warm blanket.  

May I wake renewed, glowing, and ready for the next step in my healing.  

May all beings be safe.  

May all beings be free.  

May all beings know peace.