Recipe for Spirit
About 10 years ago I had to move suddenly from a condo that sold much faster than anticipated; While I always recognize the value of change, I tend to put down deep roots and there is always a transition period that feels kind of shaky and uncomfortable. It was during this time that I discovered the comforting and relaxing ritual of sitting with a morning pot of tea.
Having worked in Japan on a monthly basis training therapists for over a decade, I became familiar with the tea ritual. Every hotel room, office and home is equipped with a hot pot that keeps water at boiling temperatures and operates with just a pump so you can have an instant cup of tea. (You can see an example of these thermal hot pots here – they are really handy to have around – I’ve had one of these now for over 15 years.) When I arrived at my Tokyo home every month I’d go out to the local convenience store and pick up a small carton of soy milk so that I could make a cup of tea each morning before heading out to work. Up until this time I would use tea bags for my morning “cuppa”, mainly an Irish breakfast blend and occasionally an herbal blend at night for relaxation.
