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The One on Water

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In Episode 2 of God I Love You, Meredith and Devany explore the antidote to burnout: watering self. They unpack what “water” means—both literally and as a metaphor for the life-giving essentials that sustain us as women. Desire becomes a compass back to life, guiding us toward true nourishment instead of numbing.

Through personal stories—from hammock naps and garden watering to basement dance parties and high-art resets—they show how tending your “favorites list,” listening to your body, and learning to host yourself can bring you back into flow. Along the way, they name the shame that creeps in when we rest, the danger of “overwatering” ourselves with what drains, and how to trust that what you want, wants you.

Takeaways
  • Water is both universal and particular — everyone needs it, but your “water” will be unique to you.
  • Desire is a compass — what you truly want points toward what will nourish you.
  • Your body is your first brain — listening to it feels like love. 
  • Favorites lists save you — they make it easier to resource yourself when you’re stressed or depleted.
  • What you want, wants you — your desires are not selfish; they’re part of how you were made.

    • Sound Bites:
    • “Our bodies innately know how to draw nourishment, metabolize, heal, transform — and do it again.”

    • “Water is both universal and particular.”

    • “Host yourself with the same pleasure you give to others.”

    • “What you want, wants you.”
      • Resources Mentioned
      • Emotional Labor — Rose Hackman (quoted concept: women act on gender roles, not individual characteristics)
      • Wild Geese (poem) — Mary Oliver (quote: “let the soft animal of your body love what it loves”)
      • Sacred Cycle Mentorship — Marisa Guadalupe - A year-long journey into self-compassion and authentic living, blending Indigenous knowledge of the four directions, sacred elements, and the medicine wheel with modern nervous system education, somatic practices, and community support. Through monthly pláticas, integration groups, curated readings, and seasonal rituals, participants learn to live authentically, embody balance, and navigate life’s cycles with compassion and self-trust.
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        Instagram: @luminosa_marisa
      • Centering Prayer & Inner Awakening — Cynthia Bourgeault- Explores the mystical and psychological dimensions of Centering Prayer and the interplay of body, mind, and heart.

        • Practices Mentioned

        • Favorites List — Tracking simple pleasures that uniquely restore you.
        • Front-Loading — Giving yourself grounding and nourishment on the front end, so you meet the moment with more presence, steadiness, and choice.
        • Hosting Yourself — Offering yourself the same care and beauty you give others.
        • Beauty & Art — Engaging nature, movement, or creativity to move emotions through.
        • ​​Pendulum Practice — Using a pendulum (or even something simple like string + weight) to access yes/no clarity when the body feels foggy or disconnected. See how here.
          • Invitations:

          Come Home to Your Center with Illumine Within — If you’re longing for support in stillness, quiet, and returning to deep self, Devany’s Centering Circles offer a guided space to practice. Each gathering includes somatic grounding, Centering Prayer, and reflective conversation and listening. Explore upcoming circles and resources at illuminewithin.com.

          Relax into energetic support with Hibernate Healing — Step into a sanctuary where your body, spirit, and heart are met with care. Meredith offers energy healing, shamanic practices, and spiritual guidance to help you release, restore, and reconnect with your deepest self. 

          Whether you need deep rest, emotional reset, or spiritual clarity, sessions available in-person (Austin, TX) or online. Visit and book at www.sparklecirclehealing.com until the rebrand is complete!

           

           

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