☕ Today’s Affirmation:

 “I trust that I am exactly where I need to be, and I give myself permission to grow at my own pace.”

☕ Tea Pairing:

Iced hibiscus and mint – bright, floral, and cooling.
It’s the perfect tea for a warm summer day. Refreshing, calming, and just tart enough to awaken your senses while grounding you in the moment.

💬 A Little Thought from Me:

It’s so easy to get caught in comparison.
To feel like you’re behind.
To question if you’re doing enough, achieving fast enough, becoming enough.

But what if you paused…
and reminded yourself that growth isn’t a race?
It’s a rhythm.

Some seasons are for blooming.
Others are for rooting.
And neither one is more valuable than the other.

Today’s affirmation is an invitation to trust your journey, not rush it.
To understand that forward movement can be quiet. Subtle. Internal.
And that doesn’t make it any less powerful.

🖋️Journal Prompt:

Where in my life am I putting pressure to move faster—and what would it look like to give myself grace instead?

Let this be your gentle check-in.
No pressure. No fixing. Just honesty.

You’re allowed to go at your own pace.
You’re allowed to breathe.
You’re allowed to become.

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.

Want more?
If you loved today’s reflection, check out the Tea with a Taurus podcast, where I post new episodes every morning.
See you tomorrow for another thought to sip on.

With love,
Ashley @ Tea with a Taurus