a photo of a Black woman's hands pouring warm golden milk into a clay cup; steam curling toward sunlight.

Morning Milk of the Sun — My Ashwagandha Latte Ritual for Courage and Calm

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a photo of a Black woman's hands pouring warm golden milk into a clay cup; steam curling toward sunlight.

Morning begins not with an alarm, but with warmth—
the scent of cardamom, the swirl of golden milk, the slow rise of breath.
This is how I ask the day for permission to begin.

Warm one cup of oat or almond milk.

Add a teaspoon of Ashwagandha powder and a pinch of turmeric.

Stir slowly, clockwise — clockwise invites expansion.

Sweeten with a drizzle of raw honey and a breath of cinnamon.

Inhale. Sip. Whisper your intention.

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Reflection — The Meaning Beneath the Cup

Ashwagandha translates to “smell of a horse,” not because of scent, but because it gifts you the spirit of one—steady, strong, unshakable. I drink it when my courage wavers, when I need to remember that rest is not weakness, it’s how we rebuild fire.

If you prefer capsules, I’ve also loved the Organic Ashwagandha Capsules — simple, travel-safe, and potent.

Before the last sip, I pause.
I thank the soil, the roots, the sun.
I remind myself that rising doesn’t need to be loud.
It just needs to be honest.