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• A Cup Of Life: The ancient practice of tea meditation…

• Weekly Astrology...

• Sound Healing: Solfeggio Frequencies Healing Music…

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TODAY'S LEARNING
A Cup Of Life - Tea Meditation

Drinking tea has been a calm and comforting ritual for many different cultures throughout history, a powerful ritual that still exists today. It facilitates mental clarity and centeredness, fosters interpersonal relationships, and encourages a little peace and quiet throughout the day.

Tea has strong emotional effects in addition to its known medical benefits, which include a boost in antioxidants and a decreased risk of high blood pressure. According to a 2008 Yale psychology study, being physically warm encourages interpersonal kindness. Holding a hot therapeutic pad or a cup of hot coffee increased the likelihood that study participants would select a present for a friend over for themselves. They also saw others as being more giving and compassionate.

Establishing a daily routine that involves tea and meditation can help you feel more rooted, at ease, and filled with appreciation. Adding awareness to your regular tea ritual with a tea meditation will help you to improve it.

HOW TO DO A TEA MEDITATION

For this tea meditation, you’ll go about your normal routine in making your tea but add an extra layer of mindfulness and intention with each step. While the procedure remains the same, your attention is drawn to the sensory aspects of preparing and drinking your tea.

Choose your tea. What will it be, a loose leaf, today? Tea in a bag? Take into account your physical and mental needs as well as your present mood. Maybe you choose a combination with caffeine to give you an energy boost, or maybe you want a herbal choice to help you relax and reduce stress. Consider the reasoning behind your tea selection and preparation method.

Select a cup with care. Maybe it's a handcrafted mug from a local artisan, a birthday present from a friend, or your favorite mug that was handed down from a family member. Select a cup that inspires you and lifts your spirits.

Notice the water boiling. While you’re waiting for the water to boil, find a comfortable position and begin to deepen your breath. As you breathe deeply, notice the sound of the water as it begins to boil. As the water heats up, hear its speed increase. Since there may be a long wait, take note of any impatient thoughts that come to mind (without passing judgment). Savor the gradual pace of this procedure. Watch the steam emerge from the kettle and listen to the whistle's high-pitched sound as the water reaches a roaring boil.

Watch the tea transition. Carefully pour the water into your cup, using an infuser or a bag, and see how the color changes over time. See the color becoming darker. If you choose to add cream, milk, sugar, or honey to your tea, do so consciously. Examine your reasons for enjoying each addition, and be sure to gauge how much you actually need.

Savor each sip. In your hands, sense the warmth of the handle or cup. Feel the sturdy design of the mug. Notice the shape of the cup as you hold it. When you're ready to take a sip, raise the cup to your nose and take a long, slow breath. Savour the scent – what is it like? Is it fruity and fresh, or light and floral? Or maybe it's robust and earthy. When the time comes to take your first sip, do so mindfully and deliberately. Take a time to taste the tea and detect the initial flavor blast. How does it taste? Allow the taste to linger on your tongue. Now, as you take your first sip, let the tea take its journey within your body. Feel the nourishment of it.

Enjoy the process. Feel anchored in the present moment and aware of your current position in space, whether you are sitting or standing, as you continue the leisurely process of enjoying your tea. Take note of every location on your body where it meets the ground. Take note of how quickly you are completing your tea; do you have the desire to complete it sooner? What could be causing those feelings? Or perhaps you’re content to stay where you are right now. Observe the emotions that surface during the process without passing judgment. Observe how the temperature changes over time.

Seal your practice with gratitude. As your tea meditation comes to a close, take a moment to express gratitude to yourself for showing up, gratitude for all the people who put in work to grow, harvest, package, and bring you this tea, and gratitude for this present moment of solitude.

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For many thousands of years, ancient sages, masters and enlightened communities have known about and understood the significance and importance of sound as a sacred instrument of immense power and potential, not only for healing but also for spiritual development.

Ancient civilisations revered sound so deeply that they believed it called the universe into creation.

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WEEKLY ASTROLOGY

Greetings from the last week of February, 2024. We are excited to welcome a unique occurrence: Mercury and Saturn in sign Cazimi on the same day, as the magic of the Virgo full Moon starts to fade and merge.

As it does in our solar system, the Sun is fundamental to astrology and is considered sacred. It stands for both our spirit and consciousness. It has to do with our identity and spirit. A planet is referred to as a cazimi, which is an Arabic phrase meaning "in the heart of the Sun," as it approaches the Sun or is in conjunction with it. A cazimi is a symbol of a fresh start, a rebirth, and the infusion of fresh vitality and consciousness.

In astrology, Mercury is referred to as our celestial messenger. Never deviating from the Sun, this planet travels between locations and planets with varying connections to our consciousness and unconsciousness. It gathers and disseminates knowledge, understanding, and insight from every celestial body and constellation. The insight is then distributed, connecting seemingly unrelated facets of the universe and ourselves. It's comparable to how the body uses neurotransmitters to facilitate communication between individual cells so that the entire system can operate more effectively.

On February 28, 2024, Mercury will come into partnership with the other celestial body, extending light and sharing information. As Mercury passes through the center of the Sun, it absorbs fresh energy, insight, and vitality. After that, it has the power to deliver them to our psyches, where they may realign our mental patterns, beliefs, stories, and perspectives of the outside world and ourselves.

POSITIVE NEWS OF THE DAY

An iconic UK species showed signs of recovery

Hedgehog numbers have been dwindling for decades but this week came further signs that hedgehogs might be staging an urban comeback in the UK.

A survey by Gardeners’ World Magazine reported that sightings of the prickly creatures were up 2% last year compared to 2022.

The magazine’s editor Kevin Smith said the increase “is a positive indication that we’re making progress in coexisting with nature.”

While the survey provides only a snapshot of hedgehog populations, it chimes with the findings of a 2022 report on the state of the species. It found that in rural areas hedgehogs continue to decline, while populations in urban areas are stabilising and even growing, “highlighting the importance of gardens and green spaces”.

CRYSTAL OF THE DAY

SOUND HEALING
Solfeggio Frequencies Healing Music

Solfeggio frequencies refer to specific tones of sound that help with and promote various aspects of body and mind health. These frequencies are reputed to date back to ancient history and said to be the fundamental sounds used in both Western Christianity and Eastern Indian religions, chanted by the Gregorian Monks and in ancient Indian Sanskrit chants.

Physician and researcher, Dr. Joseph Puleo, rediscovered Solfeggio frequencies in the 1970s, bringing their benefits back into public awareness. In his research, he used mathematical numeral reduction to identify six measurable tones that bring the body back into balance and aid in healing.

These Solfeggio frequencies were believed to profoundly affect the conscious and subconscious mind in order to stimulate healing and promote vitality. Thanks to Puleo’s work and the renewed interest, many scientists have since unearthed more evidence supporting the positive effects that these frequencies have on the human body.

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