TEA RITUAL: A Mindful Practice

I enjoy a good cup of tea and I find it to be the perfect transition into a meditation. A tea ritual can be as simple as boiling a pot of water and adding your favorite tea blend. It can also be more complex such as loose leaf tea, fresh ginger, spi…

I enjoy a good cup of tea and I find it to be the perfect transition into a meditation. A tea ritual can be as simple as boiling a pot of water and adding your favorite tea blend. It can also be more complex such as loose leaf tea, fresh ginger, spices, herbs and honey. Whichever process you fancy, a tea ritual can bring awareness to the five senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. This mindful practice can bring about a sense of well-being and a more centered state of mind. The next time you have tea observe your state of being, and may your find comfort in your cup.

BEING PRESENT

Something about seeing flowers beginning to blossom just warms the heart. Taking just a moment or two to embrace a bit of sunshine and bring awareness to a new springtime bud can help quiet the mind from negative chatter and bring about a sense of c…

Something about seeing flowers beginning to blossom just warms the heart. Taking just a moment or two to embrace a bit of sunshine and bring awareness to a new springtime bud can help quiet the mind from negative chatter and bring about a sense of calm instead.