☕ Today’s Affirmation:

“Today I am respectful. I will acknowledge other people’s thoughts and feelings as well as my own.”

💬 A Little Thought from Me:

It can be easy to rush through conversations.
To defend instead of listen.
To react from our own emotions before making space for someone else’s.

But respect?
It asks us to slow down.
To recognize that every person we encounter is carrying a world of their own—hopes, wounds, memories, triggers, dreams.
And so are we.

Respect doesn’t mean you agree with everything.
It means you’re willing to hold space for understanding.
It means your tone stays kind, even when you feel misunderstood.
It means you don’t shrink your voice, but you also don’t silence others.

It’s a balance:
I see you. And I also see me.

🖋️Journal Prompt:

Where in my life do I need to listen more deeply—to others and to myself? How can I show respect in those moments without sacrificing my own truth?

You can hold space for both.
Compassion and boundaries.
Understanding and honesty.
Respect doesn’t dilute who you are—it refines how you connect.

Respect begins inside.
When you value your own voice, it becomes easier to honor others’.
And that’s how we build trust—sip by sip, word by word.

☕ Tea Pairing:

Oolong tea – smooth, balanced, and mindful.
It holds space between light and dark, just like healthy relationships do. It encourages presence and understanding.

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