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andrewtungsk |
2008/11/02 02:07 AM
when i was a child we were poor
but i never missed a meal
no matter how simple
my father had a friend
who was a tea trader
and he gave him tea of course
so we always have a pot of tea
very light and diluted
we drank tea
whenever we were thisty
and as i look back
it was a blessing
so nowadays i make a pot of tea
and drink whenever i am thirsty
and it feels good
and if it feels good
it can only be good
the proof?
you can see how good looking i am
ahem
those who poo poo
at this simple piece of reflection
have yet to realise
the simple pleasures of living
and how important
these simple pleasures
mean to our mind, body and spirit
recently i made a new friend
and i didn't know what to give him
after a while
i gave him
you know what?
oolong tea. japanese tea, green tea, honey ginger tea
he seems to like my simple gifts
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Rima |
2008/11/01 6:20 PM
Tea used to be a ritual that marked the end of my day.....I'm considering bringing it back into my evening...helps you destress.
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Flowernthesnow |
2008/11/01 08:08 AM
In connection with this I received another article in my mailbox regarding the healing power of tea.
Enjoy the article and the tea :-)
https://www.beliefnet.com/Health/2008/09/The-Healing-Power-of-Tea.aspx
p.s.
Shirley, for some odd reason Halloween and seeing all the witch brooms reminded me of an old OM from around Halloween time last year regarding brooms. Although it has nothing to do with witches riding brooms it is a great OM and prehaps you will enjoy it.
https://www.dailyom.com/articles/2007/10779.html
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Annette |
2008/11/01 07:35 AM
In my understanding - the Japanese tea ritual demonstrates intention, being in and savoring the moment - a lesson on a way to live life. The purpose is not the end result - ie the cup of tea - but rather the entire process.
That is one of the messages I was reminded of when reading this article - -
This morning I broke with my morning ritual and am enjoying a cup of husband's coffee with 18% cream - omg - what a rebel I am :)
Chuckles and cheers to all this Saturday morning - first day of November -
Annette :) -
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Carol Montgomery |
2008/11/01 06:46 AM
Didn't we all have make believe tea parties when were little girls? Isn't that a "ritual" of some kind?
Yes, I do know what a Samovar is used for. But, we used it to make tea parties. His mom was like a little girl and we used to have tea parties with sugar cubes and everything.
You can't do that with coffee, it's just not the same thing.
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Julie Wahl |
2008/11/01 03:05 AM
It's very interesting how TEA is so soothing! Hey, it works!..Don't knock it.
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kira |
2008/11/01 02:42 AM
i'm sorry but i think we should respect all articles posted here and the fact that ppl take the time to give us interesting topics to ponder over... i myself love the tea ritual of the giesha and i love the fact that such a simple drink can bring such intimacy and meaning . thank-you for sharing this subject x
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Shirley |
2008/10/31 4:03 PM
This is a silly article, especially on the celebration of Halloween or Samhain, when so much rich material could have been written about.
The samovar wasn't intended to be part of a tea ritual. This was a way to make a vast amount of tea and get it done with so it didn't have to be made all day. The end of it tastes pretty awful. The samovars are beautiful, but I wouldn't call their use a ritual.
Where was that good Halloween message?
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texas woman |
2008/10/31 3:53 PM
so, we've come to this.........
tea drinking? how sad, when there
are infinite subjects to explore and
investigate. the consuming of tea?
just how many intelligent,insightful opinions
can there be for something so limp and
uninteresting? and on all hallows-eve.
how very uninspired, not to mention
uninteresting.
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Carrita Campbell |
2008/10/31 1:19 PM
Tea is about the only thing I drink and there are so many varities! I like honey in my tea and drink it through out the day. It is very healthy for the body and I thank you for this wonderful article.
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Annette |
2008/10/31 08:10 AM
Tea is my beverage - black, green, white or chai - my Starbucks treat is a green tea latte - no fat no foam - with a chocolate peanut butter bar - a weekly ritual for me - yum!!!
Hot tea with honey or stevia in the morning after my smoothie and I am good till 3ish - then another cuppa to get me through.
Guess I do have rituals - never saw them as such.
Happy Halloween all - and Shers my friend have a glorious birthday - :)
Now for a sip of tea - ahhhhhh!
Cheers all
Annette
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Flowernthesnow |
2008/10/31 06:03 AM
I love tea (iced, hot, green or black). . .every morning I make my tea and drink it while reading the OM.
General Mills had the best sugar free Chai Tea Latte. I looked for it everywhere and they have quit selling it at the grocery chains and Amazon is out of it but I learned to make my own and it is wonderful.
A tea toast to all my fellow OMer's.
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Shers |
2008/10/31 06:00 AM
Good morning fellow Omers,
Thanks so much Pathfinder (Rachel) for the Birthday wishes - I graciously take them into my heart.
I'm not a tea drinker, like Rich, I drink it when I feel like I'm getting a cold or such. My ritual is with coffee - just one big cup in the morning - ahhhh
I've done wedding ceremonies for Asian couples where they did have the tea ceremony honoring their elders. It's quite beautiful - the grace in which they do it. They are very aware of each step. Totally in the moment - totally connected to what they're doing and to their families. I felt privileged to have witnessed it more than once.
May we all be as aware and honor each and every movement we make - make our living on this planet a sacred ritual.
Much loving, joy, blessings, and lots of laughing,
Shers
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Carol Montgomery |
2008/10/31 05:09 AM
I am very into tea rituals. When I went to Finland I went into a tea shop and it's filled with nothing but big cannisters of tea.
In Russia I brought back a Samovar and we had our own tea rituals right here.
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{r}...pathfinder...aka-the Fairy god-Mother of OM |
2008/10/31 04:05 AM
w o w thank you Daily OM for
another great article
my favorite tea is:
Darjeeling
for me, it has a robust flavor
and does seem to release my body systems
namaste' ...pathfinder...
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{r}...pathfinder...aka-the Fairy god-Mother of OM |
2008/10/31 03:58 AM
Happy Birthday Shers
let's 'all' share a
cup of tea w/Shers
today
on her birthday
may you have all that
'U'
desire on this wonderful day
cheers...pathfinder...
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Rich |
2008/10/31 03:43 AM
I have a "Ritual" while making the morning pot of coffee. Four scoops with water and fill the thermos with hot water. (that's to take the chill off so the last cup tastes like the first). Feed the animals and by that time the coffee's done. One cup in the morning,.....ahhhhhhh, what a way to start the day.
Flavored tea with two teaspoon's of honey,........when I'm feeling under the weather.
light and love,
Rich
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Unconditional Love**((♫♫♫))***Rosie |
2008/10/31 03:18 AM
Happy Halloween for ALL
peacerunner,
We can have our coffee rituals together..
My morning ritual
Afternoon friends come in..for tea and coffee..
Only tea is Green tea and that is in summer with ice..
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peacerunner |
2008/10/31 02:31 AM
well.....I have never been able to stomach tea..... can't I substitute coffee and still get the same feeling?? I worship my early morning first cup ritual. :-)
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