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Pada

A journal for living
a fulfilling life

A project of Santosha Village



Table of Contents

Introduction 2

How do I use Pada? 4

Planner 7

Reminders 225

FB Fears & Blocks 228

G Gratitude 230

IB Idea Bank 232

PA Prayers & Affirmations 234

I Inspiration 236

T Travel 238 PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 1

Discoveries 249

My Life’s Intentions 254

Identifying My 12-Month Goals 266

Supportive Weekly Routine 274

Conquering Fears & Blocks 280

Introduction

Thank you for finding this journal. It is a gift, whose roots can
be traced back to years of work and collaboration between
the unhoused and housed in New Orleans. It is a product of
providing wellness activities, group activities, group sharing,
mindfulness, and healthy nutrition to the unhoused.

Pada, the name of this journal, means ‘step’ in an ancient language.
To us, it is symbolic of taking intentional steps towards living a more
fulfilling life. Our intention is that is that Pada will assist you find
lasting contentment along your unique journey of life.

At the core, every human being, and perhaps all living creatures,
desire to overcome hardships and suffering and find more peace,
love and contentment. This is a timeless quest that we share with
each other. Pada is designed to help us find this contentment
and peace by living intentionally and practicing the things that
truly bring us lasting happiness.

The proceeds from this journal go towards furthering the
mission of Santosha Village, which is to co-design holistic
modern communities accessible to all, especially the un housed,
people on disability, people earning minimum wage or those in
a cycle of poverty. Santosha Village hopes to do this by focusing
on creating hyper affordable housing, providing access to healthy
nutrition and wellness tools, making transportation affordable

and providing life skills/livelihood opportunities. We believe
that through the power of community and the help of those
who believe, this dream will surely come to life.

If you or someone you know cannot afford the cost of this
journal but still wants it, it is available freely to download
and print from our website www.santoshavillage.org

May we all have the privilege of living a truly fulfilling life
and in the process co- design a world we are proud
to call our home.

Wishing you all the best!

The Santosha team

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How do I use Pada?

Pada is a carefully thought out journal that provides an easy
framework for personal transformation. Transformation happens
when we do things regularly and over a longer period of time.
To notice a marked difference, we suggest you work with this journal
daily for a minimum of 2 months.
The journal only takes about 15 min a day to complete.

Some key features of this journal are...

* Encourages daily wellness habits such as inspirational reading,
movement, meditation, and more.

* Provides a framework to practice the power of kindness and
compassion.

* Helps you organize your day and week.
* Provides insight into your daily nutrition and finances.
* Anticipates your interactions for the day to create better and more

meaningful relations & outcomes.
* Allows you to define and manifest your life’s intentions.

Pada is structured into three sections... PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 5

* Planner: This is the heart of the practice. Start here. It is composed of daily and
weekly worksheets.

* Reminders: This includes of diverse set of lists that you can store and reference,
such as affirmations, ideas, fears, etc. These work in conjunction with the daily and
weekly worksheets to create a deeper transformation that grows with you. You can
even create your own custom lists.

* Discoveries: This section contains deeper dives into areas that impact our lives such
as identifying life intentions, working with fears and more. It is a combination of
knowledge and deep analysis to help us understand ourselves. When you have an
hour or two, pick up a process and complete it.

Getting started

Pada is easy to get started and slowly grows with you. Start with the Planner
section. This is the equivalent of your daily journal.
* Start with the Daily Worksheet. There is a sample daily worksheet at the

beginning of the planning section. Ideally the daily section is completed in two
parts: the morning and the evening. The morning part sets your intentions and
anticipations of the day. Sometimes you may want to complete a question or
two two during the day. The evening section is a quick reflection of how the day
transpired. The daily worksheets also encourage you to create and reference lists
in the reminders section. Work with the reminders section as you feel comfortable
and when it seems relevant. Lastly, at the end of each week there are four “free form”
journal pages for traditional journaling.
* Move on to the Weekly Worksheet At the end of every 7 days, there is a weekly
worksheet. This worksheet provides an opportunity to reflect on the past week
and start the coming week with renewed intention. It also provides a chance to
reflect & align with the larger intentions and goals you may have for the year or for
your life. Some questions/reflections assume the completion of certain activities
in the Discoveries section. Skip over them and whenever you have an hour or
two, complete one of the segments in the Discoveries section. Remember there is
tremendous benefit to working with the weekly worksheets even if you don’t do
any of the discovery section. The weekly section is designed to be completed in one
sitting.

Tips for success

* Set a time to do your journal in the morning and evening (10 min)
* Set a time to do the weekly reflection ( 10 min)
* To see change, commit to doing it for at least 2 months
Good luck!



PLANNER

Planner

Daily & weekly worksheets
for ongoing contentment

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Using the Daily Worksheet

A checklist of suggested
activities for you to
start your day.

Letter labels indicate that
additional info on this topic
is included in the Reminders

section of the book.

Anticipate your day’s
interactions and use the
guidance to remind yourself of
what is really important.

PLANNER

At the end of the day, PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 9
take a moment to check
in on how it was.

Using the Journal

PLANNER PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 11

Using the Weekly Worksheet

The Discoveries
section of this
book takes a

deeper dive into
this topic; check

the table of
contents for the

page number.

PLANNER PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 13

Using Relationship Worksheet

PLANNER PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 15

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?

To-Dos PLANNER

Perfom an act of kindness

Do something to make another feel valued & supported.

Nourishment

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks

Daily Fruits Veggies Greens PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 17
Servings Protein Water

Evening reflection...

In my texts, clear prompt Reflect on today’s intention
emails, and kind truthful
interactions,
was I...

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?

To-Dos PLANNER

Perfom an act of kindness

Do something to make another feel valued & supported.

Nourishment

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks

Daily Fruits Veggies Greens PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 19
Servings Protein Water

Evening reflection...

In my texts, clear prompt Reflect on today’s intention
emails, and kind truthful
interactions,
was I...

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?

To-Dos PLANNER

Perfom an act of kindness

Do something to make another feel valued & supported.

Nourishment

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks

Daily Fruits Veggies Greens PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 21
Servings Protein Water

Evening reflection...

In my texts, clear prompt Reflect on today’s intention
emails, and kind truthful
interactions,
was I...

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?

To-Dos PLANNER

Perfom an act of kindness

Do something to make another feel valued & supported.

Nourishment

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks

Daily Fruits Veggies Greens PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 23
Servings Protein Water

Evening reflection...

In my texts, clear prompt Reflect on today’s intention
emails, and kind truthful
interactions,
was I...

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?

To-Dos PLANNER

Perfom an act of kindness

Do something to make another feel valued & supported.

Nourishment

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks

Daily Fruits Veggies Greens PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 25
Servings Protein Water

Evening reflection...

In my texts, clear prompt Reflect on today’s intention
emails, and kind truthful
interactions,
was I...

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?

To-Dos PLANNER

Perfom an act of kindness

Do something to make another feel valued & supported.

Nourishment

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks

Daily Fruits Veggies Greens PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 27
Servings Protein Water

Evening reflection...

In my texts, clear prompt Reflect on today’s intention
emails, and kind truthful
interactions,
was I...

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?

To-Dos PLANNER

Perfom an act of kindness

Do something to make another feel valued & supported.

Nourishment

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks

Daily Fruits Veggies Greens PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 29
Servings Protein Water

Evening reflection...

In my texts, clear prompt Reflect on today’s intention
emails, and kind truthful
interactions,
was I...

Date

PLANNER

As you journal, use Idea Bank IB Gratitude G PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 31
these lists to jot down Inspiration I Fears & Blocks FB
important thoughts. Travel T Prayers & Affirmations PA

Date

PLANNER

As you journal, use Idea Bank IB Gratitude G PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 33
these lists to jot down Inspiration I Fears & Blocks FB
important thoughts. Travel T Prayers & Affirmations PA

Weekly Reflection

Week of

Am I taking care of myself?

Is there anything I need to include or exclude?

Am I making time for important people in my life?

This week, who will I make time for?

Family Friends Others

Do I feel connected to my intentions?

Review... Life Intentions 12-month Goals Weekly Routines

Review and reflect on my fears & blocks. FB

Focus of the Week PLANNER

One task/activity that will define the week

Is a person, situation, or conflict in need of attention?

Practice See another’s Talk Practice Take
acceptance perspective about it forgiveness action

This week I spent... Within weekly budget?
Project
Tasks for this week

Project Project PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 35

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?

To-Dos PLANNER

Perfom an act of kindness

Do something to make another feel valued & supported.

Nourishment

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks

Daily Fruits Veggies Greens PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 37
Servings Protein Water

Evening reflection...

In my texts, clear prompt Reflect on today’s intention
emails, and kind truthful
interactions,
was I...

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?

To-Dos PLANNER

Perfom an act of kindness

Do something to make another feel valued & supported.

Nourishment

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks

Daily Fruits Veggies Greens PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 39
Servings Protein Water

Evening reflection...

In my texts, clear prompt Reflect on today’s intention
emails, and kind truthful
interactions,
was I...

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?

To-Dos PLANNER

Perfom an act of kindness

Do something to make another feel valued & supported.

Nourishment

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks

Daily Fruits Veggies Greens PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 41
Servings Protein Water

Evening reflection...

In my texts, clear prompt Reflect on today’s intention
emails, and kind truthful
interactions,
was I...

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?

To-Dos PLANNER

Perfom an act of kindness

Do something to make another feel valued & supported.

Nourishment

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks

Daily Fruits Veggies Greens PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 43
Servings Protein Water

Evening reflection...

In my texts, clear prompt Reflect on today’s intention
emails, and kind truthful
interactions,
was I...

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?

To-Dos PLANNER

Perfom an act of kindness

Do something to make another feel valued & supported.

Nourishment

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks

Daily Fruits Veggies Greens PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 45
Servings Protein Water

Evening reflection...

In my texts, clear prompt Reflect on today’s intention
emails, and kind truthful
interactions,
was I...

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?

To-Dos PLANNER

Perfom an act of kindness

Do something to make another feel valued & supported.

Nourishment

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks

Daily Fruits Veggies Greens PADA: A JOURNAL FOR LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE | 47
Servings Protein Water

Evening reflection...

In my texts, clear prompt Reflect on today’s intention
emails, and kind truthful
interactions,
was I...

Date Today’s intention

Morning Ritual Do Prayers & Affirmations PA
Read / Watch Inspiration I
Meditate Journal
Do Yoga & Exercise

What am I grateful for today? If you struggle, use your gratitude list. G

How will I connect with nature today?

Observe a flower, walk in a park, spend time with an animal

A prayer for someone Feel each part of the prayer. PA

May they... be healed be protected be loved find contentment

What meetings & interactions will I bring light into today?

Acknowledge they are spirit Be present & listen What are they truly saying?