So . . I'm totally not thinking about coffee or tea as I read this . . .
Tea Or Coffee Meditation:
(This is an easy morning meditation to do while drinking your tea or coffee that does not require any previous knowledge of meditation. Basically, anyone can try it and enjoy its benefits.)
1. When you wake up in the morning be aware of your thoughts. Allow them to come in and out of your mind by observing them.
2. Continue being aware of your thoughts when you do your morning ritual like brushing your teeth, showering and getting dressed.
3. Make a cup of tea or coffee.
4. Find a quiet place to sit.
5. Focus your attention on drinking your tea or coffee.
6. Feel the warmth of your drink on your lips, and going down your throat.
7. Be aware of how it tastes.
8. Feel the pleasure it gives you as you drink.
9. If a thought distracts you from enjoying your tea or coffee, put your focus back on the pleasure it gives you by the taste and feel of it.
10. Be aware of not rushing to finish your tea or coffee.
11. Stay present as you drink what is left of it.
12. Take a moment to hold your finished cup of tea or coffee, feeling the appreciation and gratitude of it as a gift to being alive.
13. Get up from your chair slowly.
14. Put your cup down and begin your day with the mindfulness you feel being in the present.
What do you think?
Tea Or Coffee Meditation:
(This is an easy morning meditation to do while drinking your tea or coffee that does not require any previous knowledge of meditation. Basically, anyone can try it and enjoy its benefits.)
1. When you wake up in the morning be aware of your thoughts. Allow them to come in and out of your mind by observing them.
2. Continue being aware of your thoughts when you do your morning ritual like brushing your teeth, showering and getting dressed.
3. Make a cup of tea or coffee.
4. Find a quiet place to sit.
5. Focus your attention on drinking your tea or coffee.
6. Feel the warmth of your drink on your lips, and going down your throat.
7. Be aware of how it tastes.
8. Feel the pleasure it gives you as you drink.
9. If a thought distracts you from enjoying your tea or coffee, put your focus back on the pleasure it gives you by the taste and feel of it.
10. Be aware of not rushing to finish your tea or coffee.
11. Stay present as you drink what is left of it.
12. Take a moment to hold your finished cup of tea or coffee, feeling the appreciation and gratitude of it as a gift to being alive.
13. Get up from your chair slowly.
14. Put your cup down and begin your day with the mindfulness you feel being in the present.
What do you think?
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thistle:
Meditation is a great way to feel more centered and stable.
riversong:
i call that "taking a mental break" haha. which is a type of meditiation, i guess. it's certainly a good practice to have.