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A Cup of Tea Mindfulness Meditation

Step-by-step guide to blessed, calm, and restful sleep

The cup of tea mindfulness meditation as a soothing ritual and aromatherapy, considering its wonderful aroma. And you know enjoying a simple cup of tea with intention and awareness is an excellent mindfulness exercise.

The focus of this mindfulness meditation is all about making tea and enjoying it.

I am not saying drink a cup of tea to stay awake — some amazing herbal caffeine-free teas calm you and result in a restful sleep. Chamomile is one I love and it brings a lot of health benefits — you choose what you like.

My Mom and I enjoyed this when she was alive and today, I continue the habit.

Now, let’s do it.

What you need

• Your favorite mug
• Your favorite tea bag
• Boiling water to steep the tea bag
• Your presence 💕

How to practice

1. In your favorite mug, place a tea bag. Set the water to boil.
2. Look at your mug. Appreciate it. Why is it your favorite mug? Is it the color, the size, the pattern on it, its shape, or the way it snugly sits in your hand? Maybe someone close to you gifted it to you? What is the mug made of? Is it ceramic? Metal?
3. Now look at the tea bag. What is in it? What flavor is it? Reflect on who came up with the recipe and packed it into that bag, wrapped it, and sent it out to the store where you chose it.
4. Consider the importance of the tea bag, the mug, and the water. You need all three to prepare your cup of tea. Think about how things in life rely on other things to be enjoyable, and useful.
5. When the water is ready, gently pour it into your mug. Pay attention to the sound of the water as it hits the bottom of the mug and the difference when it touches the tea bag. The sound changes as it fills your mug.
6. Watch the steam rising off the surface of the water in your mug.
7. As your tea steeps, lean into the steam and feel the damp warmth. Inhale the aroma. Initially, it is mild, but as the tea bag infuses into the water, the steam begins to smell stronger.
8. Take a few deep breaths slowly through your nose, and then exhale through your mouth.
9. Hold the mug in your hands, feel the heat but don’t scorch your hands.
10. As you move the mug, watch the steam move with the shift in air pressure.
11. When the tea is exactly as you like it, remove the tea bag from the mug. Can you feel the heat as your fingers come close to the hot water to remove the tea bag? Observe your hands and fingers as you remove the tea bag carefully.
12. Settle down in a comfortable chair by your bed or in your favorite spot with your tea.
13. When it has cooled just enough to drink, bring it to your lips. Notice how your mouth becomes ready to sip from the tip of the mug, how it braces itself for the hot liquid.
14. How is your breathing? Are you a little tense, in anticipation of the tea being too hot? Just relax any part of your face or body that feels tense.
15. Now, take a sip. How does it taste? Can you describe the flavors?
16. Be alert to each sensation as you enjoy your tea. Pay attention to your thoughts.
17. Be present in the moment. Are you aware of how fascinating and fulfilling life can be when you focus on every moment? Does it feel as though time has slowed down and expanded? It will if you allow it to. Let the memory of the tea’s aroma, the steam’s heat, and the joy of drinking the tea transport you into blessed, calm, and restful sleep.

Did you enjoy that?

Do try it and let me know.

Even if you don’t do it at bedtime, set aside some time to enjoy your cup of tea mindfulness meditation late in the evening, quietly.

Know that you are loved ❤

Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today?

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