☕ Today’s Affirmation:

“Today, I will show up with confidence and presence.”

☕ Tea Pairing:

Our tea today, iced raspberry leaf with lemon balm, embodies this message perfectly. It’s a beautiful blend where strength meets softness—a grounded, comforting brew designed to help you stand tall in the truth of who you are. Feel its coolness, its subtle sweetness, and let it nurture that quiet inner strength.

💬 A Little Thought from Me:

You don’t have to fake anything, pretend to be louder or bolder than you feel. True presence is a powerful force in its own right. When you show up fully—eyes open, heart steady, truly in the moment—you shift not only how you experience the world, but also how the world experiences you. It’s about being authentic and connected to your inner self.

Let this tea be a warm, gentle support for your inherent strength. Let each breath you take carry you deeper into the present moment, anchoring you there.

Say it again, feeling the conviction grow within you:

“Today, I will show up with confidence and presence.”

🖋️Journal Prompt:

What would it look like to show up today as my most grounded and confident self?

This prompt isn’t asking you to invent a new persona, but rather to uncover and visualize the most authentic, empowered version of yourself that already exists within you. We often have an idea of confidence as something external, something we need to acquire. But what if it’s already there, simply waiting for you to access it? When you reflect on this, you’re not just fantasizing; you’re actively engaging in a powerful visualization exercise, mapping out the emotional and behavioral landscape of your most grounded self.

By writing it into reality, you’re bringing it from an abstract idea into tangible form. You’re creating a blueprint for how you want to move through your day, how you want to interact with others, and how you want to respond to challenges. Then, the most important part: “Visualize it. Then step into it.” This encourages you to bridge the gap between imagination and action, inviting you to embody that confident presence in your interactions and choices today.

🍃 Remember these profound truths: You are enough. You are inherently worthy, just as you are. You are ready. You possess all the inner resources you need for whatever comes your way. And you already have everything you need to meet this day with grace and strength. How will you step into that truth today?


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