This mini mindfulness practice is perfect for tea breaks at work. The idea is to clear the monkey mind by engaging all your senses in the brief time it takes to make a cuppa - it's like rebooting your brain.
Take a deep breath and still your gaze upon the brewing tea. Observe the swirls of changing colours as the tea bag infuses the hot water. Lean closer. Feel the warmth of the steam rising to touch your face. Inhale the aroma of the tea, notice how it makes you feel. Listen to your breathing, has its rhythm changed since you began making the tea? Finally, take a sip. Invite the tea to linger on your tongue for a moment, perhaps you notice a nuance to the familiar taste of this tea that you didn't notice before? There is so much magic in our daily routine just patiently waiting to surprise us.
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