A Gift of Tea

When I start out with a new class one of the first things I give them is a handout called “Tips for a Comfy Practice.” It has funny pictures and such reminders as, “wear loose comfortable clothing,” “wear comfortable shoes,” “avoid cold fluids afterward,” and “have a nice cup of tea.” The students in my Saturday morning class took my last suggestion seriously and decided that before we leave class for the week we should all have a nice cup of tea together. I told them to work it out among themselves, and they did! Each week a different student brings a thermos of tea. When I came across this poem about gratitude for a gift of tea I thought of them, and then decided to share it with other TCC teachers through VFJ.