A Cup of Zen is a new series I have begun on my blog. The following is The Cup of Life’s fifth post for the series featuring Sarah, the winner from our Buddha Teas giveaway. For more information and to be featured, please visit its page.
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I am a single mother of 2 who longs for a cup of tea after a rewarding but tiring day. I have always found comfort in a cup and I believe it has helped shaped me into who I am today. Before tea, I relied heavily on coffee. It was coffee first thing in the morning and in the early afternoon. When I was introduced to the world of tea through a few of my girlfriends, I never looked back. As an avid reader, I was happy to find The Cup of Life to learn more about tea and creative ways I could incorporate it into my life some more.
I remember a moment with tea that happened right after I put my kids to bed for the night. It’s usually then and only then that I can get some alone time. I got cozy in my night robe and put the kettle on while I was flicking through the television channels for something eye catching in my living room. Once my tea was prepared, I took it with me to the couch and it felt like I was sitting down for the first time that day.
During that moment I realized my alone time was much more than just a time for tea and late night television. It was a time to reflect on my day. It was a time for me to recognize that the life I have is the life I always wanted. It was a time for me to collect my thoughts and it was a time for me to clear my mind while just sitting there in peace. Before I turn off the television and take my last sip of tea, I sit and think about my kids. I wonder how they will be like when they are older and I wonder if they will have tea moments like this one day. Once I see the bottom of my cup, I come back into reality and tuck myself into bed.
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