☕ Today’s Affirmation: 

 “Today, I celebrate my freedom to grow, to choose, and to live in alignment with who I truly am.”

💬 A Little Thought from Me:

Freedom is often thought of as something external—laws, borders, decisions made by others.
But personal freedom?
That’s something deep within.
It’s the freedom to evolve. To let go of old versions of yourself.
To rewrite your story. To say yes to what serves you—and no to what doesn’t.

It’s the quiet decision to forgive, so you can finally be free of resentment.
It’s the strength to walk away from what drains you.
It’s the courage to speak your truth—even if your voice shakes.
And it’s the boldness to dream a little bigger, live a little louder, or rest a little deeper.

Today, let’s honor that freedom.
Not just as a concept, but as a daily practice.
The freedom to slow down.
To stop apologizing for taking up space.
To build a life that feels like home.

🖋️Journal Prompt: 

Where in my life do I feel the most free? And where do I crave more freedom—and what small step could I take to move toward that?

You don’t need to have all the answers today.
You just need to begin asking the questions.
Because awareness? That’s the first step to liberation.

So here’s to freedom in all its forms—
Freedom to rest.
Freedom to create.
Freedom to love, to leave, to grow, to be.
And above all, freedom to be you.

☕ Tea Pairing: 

Mint tea – cool, cleansing, and refreshing.
A perfect match for a day focused on freedom—of thought, of spirit, of self.

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 love,

Ashley @ Tea with a Taurus