Recently I have thought often about the experience of having tea.
Whether is it the sip while sitting alone or
the joint camaraderie of sharing time with friends.
Sitting at home, in a beautiful tea shop, or in the out of doors,
tea time is an experience not to be overlooked.
A time for sharing dreams and stories.
A time for reflection and meditation.
Let us lift our cup together.
Let us together take a sniff of the fragrance.
Sip the tea paying attention to the flavor.
Close your eyes and take a slow inhale.
Say, AHHH! Breathe!
Are you feeling the warmth touch your center?
Quietly enjoy!
Be in the moment!
Tea time has a way of doing just that for me.
Let us lift our cup together.
Let us together take a sniff of the fragrance.
Sip the tea paying attention to the flavor.
Close your eyes and take a slow inhale.
Say, AHHH! Breathe!
Are you feeling the warmth touch your center?
Quietly enjoy!
Be in the moment!
Tea time has a way of doing just that for me.
7 comments:
A perfect description of a favorite activity...it should indeed involve all the senses and result in joy, peace, well being and delight! So nicely put Marilyn!
Ruth
Well! You're right -- and I think that maybe I'll take a computer break and do just that, have a spot of tea!
I find that when I take the time to drink tea properly - from a china mug or teacup, that it becomes a ritual and I find myself very present in the moment. A lovely collection of teacups, Marilyn - are they yours?
Me too... You describe the sip moment so well, Marilyn! That first sip from the cup--I love the almost sacredness of it. The intention it offers me to slow down, to savor. Heaven in a cup! ;) LOVELY all these cups... And a lovely cup does add extra to the whole tea experience, elevating it just that little big higher. ((HUGS))
Well said!
"Be in the moment." That's exactly what I need a lot of this weekend. Hello, friend. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! (Late, but with lots of love.)
I hope you and your loved ones are in good health and you have been enjoying those special teatime moments you describe so well.
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