☕ Today’s Affirmation:

“I am exactly where I need to be.”

Take a moment, breathe that in. Let the words settle into your bones. Whether you say it out loud, write it down, or simply whisper it in your mind, today’s affirmation is here to center you.

🖋️Journal Prompt:

“What is something I’ve learned from where I am right now?”

This question isn’t meant to be answered perfectly – it’s meant to open something up. Let yourself write freely. Even if it’s one sentence. Even if it’s raw. There’s wisdom in your now.

💬 A Little Thought from Me:

Sometimes I look around at where I am in life – and part of me wants to rush forward. I want to arrive at the next big goal, to feel more certain, more successful, more “together.” But when I look back, every version of me that felt behind or unsure… she was actually being guided. Even in moments of waiting or discomfort, something was growing – even if I couldn’t see it yet.

Right now, as I sit here writing this, I’m thinking about how many lessons only reveal themselves after the fact. Like when I was stuck in that season of “almosts” – almost getting that job, almost affording that dream trip, almost having my plans fall into place. Back then, it felt frustrating. But now? I realize those almosts were soft redirects. They were sacred pauses that gave me more time to become the kind of person who could actually receive what I was asking for.

So, if today feels slow, uncertain, or even a little stuck… Repeat it with me one more time: I am exactly where I need to be. Say it until your shoulders drop a little. Until your breath softens. Because you are not behind. You are becoming.

Try this today:

• Say the affirmation while sipping your morning tea or coffee
• Set a timer for 5-10 minutes and write your response to the journal prompt
• If you’re feeling brave, share your response in the comments or DM me – I’d love to hear what came up for you.

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See you tomorrow for another thought to sip on.

With warmth, Ashley @ Tea with a Taurus