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☕ Today’s Affirmation:

I embrace my creativity and allow it to flow freely.

☕ Tea Pairing:

For today’s session, I recommend a refreshing peppermint tea or a bright oolong. These teas are light, uplifting, and energizing—the perfect companions to help your imagination expand.

As you hold your cup, take a mindful sip. Notice the warmth spreading through your body. Notice the flavor, the aroma. Let it remind you that inspiration can be subtle, gentle, and yet incredibly powerful. Creativity often starts this way: small, almost imperceptible sparks. And just like your tea, it grows as you savor it, nurture it, and allow it space to bloom.

While you sip, consider the small ways creativity shows up in your day. Maybe it’s how you fold laundry in a way that feels satisfying. Maybe it’s how you rearrange your desk to create a sense of calm. Maybe it’s the little jokes you make or the way you solve a problem at work. Every one of these moments is an act of creative thinking, and recognizing them helps you honor the creative energy within you.

💬 A Little Thought from Me:

Now let’s explore a little deeper. Creativity isn’t about “output.” It’s about process. It’s about allowing your mind and heart to play, to explore, to consider possibilities without immediately judging them.

Think of it like walking into a room filled with light. You don’t need to touch everything, rearrange everything, or perfect everything. You simply need to notice it, move through it, and allow yourself to interact with it in a way that feels natural. That’s creativity.

Take a moment to reflect on a time recently when you were creative, even in a small way. Maybe it was cooking a new recipe, solving a tricky problem at work, or coming up with a unique response in conversation. How did it feel to step into that flow? Did it make you feel energized, curious, alive? Hold onto that feeling. That’s your reminder that you are capable of creative expression anytime you choose.

And if you can’t immediately think of an example, that’s okay too. Creativity is often dormant until we give it permission to emerge. Today, your job is to notice the sparks, to honor them, and maybe even take a small step to nurture them—whether it’s jotting down a new idea, doodling, or rearranging your space to make it feel more “you.”

🖋️Journal Prompt:

For today’s journaling, I invite you to reflect on this:
“What is one small creative act you can do today that brings you joy or clarity? How does engaging in this activity make you feel? Can you make space for this flow, even if it’s only five minutes?”

Write slowly. Let yourself notice details—the way your hands feel as you write, the rhythm of your thoughts, the subtle emotions that arise. Journaling is a form of creative expression, and even small entries can spark ideas, insights, and energy.

Consider: how might you make space for creativity in your day? Could it be first thing in the morning with a cup of tea? Could it be during your lunch break? Could it be while folding laundry or cleaning your desk? The possibilities are endless, and the key is not what you produce—it’s that you give yourself the permission to engage with your own imagination.

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