Good morning, sweet friends. Today is a big day for me — it is my last day of work for the 2025–2026 school year. And whew… if you are a teacher, work in schools, have kids finishing school, or you’ve just been moving through a busy season of life, you probably know this feeling. There is excitement. There is relief. There is tiredness. There is that “I made it, but I may need to stare at a wall for a minute” kind of energy. So tonight’s 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 & 𝗝𝗼𝘆 feels extra special. This week, we’ve been focusing on celebration and transition — honoring what we’ve made it through and gently asking what we want this next season to feel like. Tonight’s theme is: 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑫𝒐 𝑰 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆? Not what do I need to accomplish. Not how can I cram every project, plan, and goal into the next few weeks. Not how can I make summer perfect. Just: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹? Maybe you want summer to feel 🌿 Peaceful ☀️ Spacious 🫖 Nourishing 💜 Restful 📖 Creative 🌸 Joyful ✨ Grounded 🌊 Free 🌱 Restorative 🦋 Hopeful Tonight, we’ll take 30 gentle minutes to pause, breathe, journal, and reflect on the season ahead. Bring your 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 & 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆, the 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒂 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆, a notebook, or just something simple to write on. 𝗪𝗲’𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 What we are ready to release What we want more of this summer What we want less of One small summer ritual we want to try One gentle intention for the season ahead No pressure to share. No perfect words needed. No fancy setup required. Just bring yourself, something to sip, and a little willingness to listen inward. 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 & 𝗝𝗼𝘆: What Do I Want Summer to Feel Like? Tonight at 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗦𝗧 30 minutes max Your turn: What is one word you want your summer to feel like? Comment 𝗝𝗢𝗬 if you’re joining live or 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 if you’ll catch it later. Small steps lead to big transformations. 𝓐𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓵 𝓙𝓸𝔂 💜🌹 Stay positive and kind.

Good morning, tea friends. Today’s Tea Tuesday blend is all about gently moving from spring into summer. Not rushing. Not forcing a brand-new routine. Not pretending we suddenly have to have our whole summer figured out. Just easing into the next season with a little more intention, refreshment, and support. This week’s blend is: 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒂 𝑩𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒅 A bright, cooling herbal tea for seasonal reset, gentle energy, and summer rhythms. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝑯𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔— bright, tart, cooling, and traditionally used to support the body during warm weather 𝑳𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒎 — calming, uplifting, and traditionally used to support the nervous system and emotional balance 𝑷𝒆𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒕 — refreshing, cooling, and traditionally used to support digestion and mental clarity 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔 — tangy, nourishing, and rich in natural plant compounds that support everyday wellness 𝑮𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 — warming, comforting, and traditionally used to support digestion and circulation I love this blend because it has a beautiful balance. The hibiscus and peppermint bring that cool, refreshing summer feeling. The lemon balm adds calm and softness. The rosehips bring brightness and nourishment. And the ginger adds just a little warmth so the blend does not feel too cold or flat. It is lovely warm, but honestly, this one is made for iced tea season. Simple blend idea - 1 part hibiscus - 1 part lemon balm - ½ part peppermint - ½ part rosehips - ¼ part ginger How to make it Add 1–2 teaspoons of the blend to a cup. Pour hot water over the herbs. Cover and steep for 8–10 minutes. Strain and enjoy warm, or let it cool and pour over ice. For iced tea, you can also make a larger batch and keep it in the fridge. 𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Before you sip, ask yourself 𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝒶𝓂 ℐ 𝓇ℯ𝒶𝒹𝓎 𝓉ℴ 𝓇ℯ𝒻𝓇ℯ𝓈𝒽 𝒶𝓈 ℐ 𝓂ℴ𝓋ℯ 𝒾𝓃𝓉ℴ 𝓈𝓊𝓂𝓂ℯ𝓇? Maybe it’s your morning rhythm. Maybe it’s your self-care. Maybe it’s your meals. Maybe it’s your mindset. Maybe it’s simply giving yourself permission to slow down and enjoy the season. This week, we’re focusing on celebration and transition — honoring what we’ve made it through and gently preparing for what’s next.

Sweet friends, we’re starting today with a simple meditation together at 8:00 AM CST. This will be a gentle space to pause, breathe, settle your mind, and begin the day with a little more calm and intention. You do not need any experience with meditation. You do not need a perfect setup. You do not even need a quiet house — although wouldn’t that be nice? 😅 Just bring yourself. If you can, find a comfortable spot, grab tea or water, and give yourself permission to slow down for a few minutes. We’ll focus on: 🌿 grounding the body 💜 calming the mind 🫖 breathing with intention ✨ choosing one gentle focus for the day 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗖𝗦𝗧 Come as you are. Tired counts. Quiet counts. Showing up for a few minutes counts. Comment CALM if you’re joining live or REPLAY if you’ll catch it later. Small steps lead to big transformations. 𝓐𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓵 𝓙𝓸𝔂 💜🌹 Stay positive and kind.

Sweet friends, we made it to Friday. Before we run straight into the weekend, let’s pause for a minute and give ourselves credit. This week, we talked about 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, 𝗿𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. We checked in with what kind of energy we actually needed. We talked about steady energy instead of forced energy. We made space for tea, journaling, reflection, and little acts of care. And maybe most importantly, we reminded ourselves that our energy is information. It is not something to judge. It is something to listen to. So today, let’s celebrate the wins. Not only the big ones. Not only the ones other people noticed. The quiet ones count too. 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘄𝗮𝘀 🌿 You noticed what was draining your energy 🫖 You made tea instead of pushing through 📖 You used one of the journal pages 💧 You drank more water 💜 You gave yourself permission to rest ✨ You chose one small step instead of overwhelming yourself ☀️ You got outside for a few minutes 🥗 You made a simple meal 🤫 You protected your peace 🌸 You showed up for Journal & Joy 🌱 You listened to your body with a little more kindness Sometimes wellness is not about doing more. Sometimes it is realizing, “𝑰 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏.” Sometimes it is choosing water before another cup of coffee. Sometimes it is saying no. Sometimes it is taking a breath before you answer. Sometimes it is letting one thing be good enough. 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀. Today, I want you to name one small win from your week. It can be messy. It can be simple. It can be something nobody else saw. If it supported you, it counts. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻: What is one small energy or wellness win from your week? Small steps lead to big transformations. 𝓐𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓵 𝓙𝓸𝔂 💜🌹 Stay positive and kind.

Reclaiming my energy! Use the journal page and take a moment to pause, for yourself!