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☕ Today’s Affirmation:

“I move through life with strength and purpose.”

☕ Tea Pairing:

 For today’s reflection, I recommend pairing this affirmation with a bold green tea or a robust black tea. These teas are grounding, energizing, and comforting, all at once—much like the steady strength we’re cultivating today.

As you hold your cup, take a moment to notice the warmth, the aroma, the flavor. Let it remind you that the clarity and resolve you’re seeking aren’t out there—they’re already within you. Your tea is a small ritual that connects you to yourself, your energy, and your purpose.

💬 A Little Thought from Me:

Let’s take a few minutes to reflect on what moving with strength and purpose really means.

It doesn’t mean you have to be loud or assertive in every situation. Often, the quiet, intentional actions have the most power. It’s the decision to respond instead of react. It’s the choice to show up fully, even when things feel uncomfortable. It’s the small steps you take day after day that create momentum, that build confidence, that align you with your values.

Think about a challenge you’re facing right now. Maybe it’s something external, like a difficult project or a tense conversation. Or maybe it’s internal, like self-doubt, fear, or procrastination. When you focus on moving with purpose, these challenges transform. They become opportunities to learn more about yourself, to see your resilience, and to practice acting intentionally, even in small ways.

Notice where your energy is going today. Are you giving it to things that serve you, or scattering it across distractions and worries? Take a moment to breathe and redirect your focus. Every choice, every action, every small step counts.

Strength and purpose aren’t about never feeling fear or doubt—they’re about moving forward anyway. They’re about remembering that you’ve handled hard things before, and you can do it again. They’re about giving yourself permission to act, even when the path isn’t perfectly clear.

🖋️Journal Prompt:

Grab your journal, or even just a piece of paper, and reflect on a time when you acted with intention or confidence. It could be a recent moment or something from your past.

What did it feel like in your body and mind?
What did it teach you about your own capabilities?

Now, ask yourself: what’s one small thing I can do today that steps into that same energy? Maybe it’s committing to a habit you’ve been putting off, speaking up in a situation that matters, or just being fully present in whatever you’re doing. Write it down, visualize it, and let it guide your next move.

Even the tiniest intentional action builds momentum. It’s like dropping a pebble into water—the ripples grow and expand, influencing more than you realize. Today, you get to choose where your energy ripples.


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