In order to enjoy tea, you must be fully awake by now. Only by being aware of the present can you feel the warmth of the cup in your hands. Only in the present tense can you enjoy its aroma, taste, subtlety and sophistication.
If you dwell on the past or worry about the future, you will miss out on the experience of enjoying tea. You will look at the cup but not notice the tea in it. Life is exactly the same. If you are not fully present in it, then it will pass by. You will miss the feeling, the aroma, the colors and the beauty of life. It will seem like she is slipping away from you. The past is over. Learn from him and let go. The future doesn't even exist yet. Make plans for him, but don't waste your time worrying about him. Worries about the future are useless.
🍀 Thich Nhat Hanh
September 4, 2026 153
