just a comment about tea,
tea can be a "physical meditation for people that dont like to just sit
still, like me", the brewing ceremony can be done, while thinking and
enjoying the fact of brewing good tea, and drinking it can be a way of
reflecting on the character of the tea, the moment, and how to improve
our brewing methodology. if others are present then the process of
serving tea is a way to share and give without receiving. of course
there is the pleasure in having your guests enjoy the tea.... i myself
like to brew and share what i know about teas to people that are
interested, or learn from others from their knowledge/experiences with
tea..
last thoughts...curl up on a cozy couch in the winter with a book and a
cup of tea.
-icetea
http://teaarts.blogspot.com/