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☕ Today’s Affirmation:

“I deserve love.”

☕ Tea Pairing:

For our journey today, I recommend a soothing rose or lavender tea. These beautiful florals have long been symbols of love, peace, and healing. They are the perfect, gentle companion for this reflection, serving as a tangible reminder of the love you are worthy of. As you hold your cup, let the warmth and comforting aroma remind you that you are worthy of care, kindness, and affection.

💬 A Little Thought from Me:

It’s a common human experience to be our own harshest critics. We often hold ourselves to impossible standards, feeling as though we need to earn love through our achievements, our perfection, or our relentless giving to others. But here is the liberating truth you need to remember: you are worthy of love simply because you exist. Love isn’t a prize you win; it’s a fundamental right.

Love isn’t conditional. It’s not something you need to prove you’ve earned through hard work or good deeds. You deserve love for who you are, in all your perfectly imperfect glory, not for what you do. When you start to truly believe in your own worthiness, a remarkable thing happens: you begin to open yourself up to receiving love freely and abundantly, in all its forms. You stop blocking the flow of affection from others and, more importantly, you start giving it to yourself. This act of self-acceptance is one of the most powerful and loving things you can do.

🖋️Journal Prompt:

For today’s journal prompt, I want you to think about what love truly means to you. How does it feel? What does it look like? Then, turn that lens inward.

“How do you currently show love to yourself? What are some small, tangible ways you can invite more love into your life today? Write about how you can embrace your deserving nature and accept love without hesitation.”

As you write, be honest and compassionate. Perhaps showing yourself love is as simple as taking a moment to breathe, enjoying a quiet walk, or setting a boundary that protects your energy. This prompt is an invitation to move beyond the idea of “deserving love” and into the active practice of “receiving and giving myself love.” By reflecting on how you can invite more love into your life—whether it’s from a friend, a partner, or from within—you are creating space for that love to grow. This is a powerful exercise in self-care and self-worth, reminding you that your value is not up for debate.

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?
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See you tomorrow for another thought to sip on.

With love,
Ashley @ Tea with a Taurus