Daily intention February 1st 2026

 My intention for today 

Sunday February 1st 2026

Today I'll honor my body by pausing before I eat and checking in with how I'm truly feeling.

• I'm grateful for the ability to pause and listen to what my body is telling me.
• I'm grateful for the growing awareness of my true hunger versus emotional needs.
• I'm grateful for the opportunity to treat myself with compassion in every moment of choice.

Daily Devotional — Saturday, January 17

Purpose: Connection — I am not alone.

Morning Intention
Today I open myself to connection. In the garden, in the park, in my yoga practice, I will remember that I am part of a greater web of life. My growth is intertwined with the wellbeing of others and of nature.  

Midday Reflection — Gardening Class
As I learn to care for plants, I give thanks for the wisdom of the earth and the companionship of fellow learners. Each seed reminds me: growth is shared, and tending life is never solitary.  

Afternoon Reflection — Photography Practice
At Parque Universidad de la Paz, I will pause to see beauty through the lens. Each image is a reminder that connection is everywhere—in light, in shadow, in the living world around me.  

Evening Reflection — TYI Yoga Class
In yoga, I honor my body and spirit. I breathe with others, moving together in harmony. Connection is not only outside me, but within me, reminding me that I am held and supported.  

Closing Prayer of Gratitude
*Grateful for the garden that teaches me patience.  
Grateful for the park that shows me beauty.  
Grateful for the yoga practice that grounds me in community.  
I am not alone. I am woven into the fabric of life.*  

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Ignatian Examen — Friday, January 16

1. Gratitude  
I give thanks for the joy and accomplishment I felt today. For the simple pleasures of a healthy chickpea hamburger, the care of the manicurist and pedologist, and the satisfaction of buying props that will support my Pilates practice.  

2. Presence  
I notice how fully I lived in the moment—enjoying the contract, savoring lunch, and carrying out the plans I set. My body and spirit felt aligned.  

3. Review  
I see the choices I made: completing what I intended, skipping the IFS meetings, yet showing up for the TYI class. Each decision reflects my priorities and energy for the day.  

4. Growth  
I recognize that even when I let go of one commitment, I honored another. This balance is part of my growth—learning to discern where my presence is most needed.  

5. Hope  
I carry forward the joy of accomplishment, the nourishment of healthy food, and the care I received. Tomorrow, I hope to continue honoring my body, my commitments, and my connections with gratitude and courage.  

 

Daily Devotional — Friday, January 16th

a day of love, recovery, and gentle care

🌻 1. Intention — Start with Love

Today I begin with love.
Love for myself, for my recovery, for the practices that ground me.
May each step be guided by compassion and presence.
May I honor the gift of growing older with wisdom and grace.

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🍃 2. Morning Practices — Rooting in Devotion

I start with my daily sadhana, centering in meditation, yoga, and mindful awareness.
I join my Recovery Circle weekly meeting, connecting in truth and service.
I strengthen my body with training, honoring resilience.
I attend my DBT class, practicing skills that bring clarity and wise action.

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🌼 3. Afternoon Care — Gentle Renewal

I take time for my manicure and pedicure, honoring self‑care as part of healing.
I let this act of tending remind me that gentleness is strength, and rest is devotion.

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🌺 4. Evening Integration — Recovery and Reflection

I join the IFS Compulsive Eating meeting, opening space for honesty, compassion, and shared healing.
I close the day with TYI Yoga for Better Living, weaving together movement, breath, and gratitude.
I let my body soften, my spirit settles, and my heart rest in peace.

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🌙 Closing Gratitude

I give thanks for all these opportunities —
to grow older with wisdom,
to live with compassion,
to honor recovery and self‑care,
to walk gently with Mother Nature’s guidance.

May I be steady, kind, and present.
May all beings be safe.
May all beings be free.
May all beings know peace.

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Ignatian Night Examen — Thursday, January 15th

a day of joy, writing, and embodied presence

1. Gratitude — A Soft Thank You for This Day

Tonight, I begin by giving thanks for the excellence of this day.
I am grateful for the joy and strength of my Pilates class, for the way my body felt alive and resilient.
I give thanks for the focus and clarity of my Secular OA HOW writing, honoring recovery through words and reflection.
I am grateful for the evening’s TYI Yoga for Better Living class, a gentle integration of movement, breath, and gratitude.
I honor the balance of discipline and joy that carried me through.

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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:

• Morning gratitude and sadhana
• Pilates class, strengthening and enlivening my body
• Writing on Secular OA HOW tools, deepening recovery
• Evening yoga practice, weaving together reflection and rest

I notice the rhythm — movement, writing, recovery, 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 movement, in writing, in reflection?

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.

Daily Devotional — Thursday, January 15th

a day of gratitude, service, and balance

🌻 1. Intention — Grateful Living

Today I choose to begin with gratitude.
I honor the practices, the service, and the generosity that shape my healing path.
May I move through this day with balance, compassion, and presence.

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🍃 2. Morning Sadhana — Rooting in Stillness

I gratefully begin with my daily sadhana — meditation, yoga, and mindful awareness.
This practice steadies me, returning me to my center.
I carry gratitude into each breath, each movement, each moment.

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🌼 3. Midday Generosity — Service and Care

I make a deposit to support my friend in her studies, honoring the joy of giving.
I remember that service is part of recovery, part of compassion, part of love.
I attend my Pilates class, strengthening my body and honoring its resilience.

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🌺 4. Afternoon Presence — Writing and Creation

I devote time to my OA HOW writing, integrating recovery with mindfulness and truth.
I continue with my Open Source project, offering creativity and service to community.
I let focus and compassion guide my work.

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🌙 5. Evening Integration — Yoga for Better Living

I gladly 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.

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🌸 Closing Blessing

May I walk through this day with gratitude.
May I honor generosity, service, and balance.
May Mother Nature guide my steps with gentleness and wisdom.
May I be steady, kind, and present —
to myself, to my loved ones, and to the world around me.

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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