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.