A pot of Tea, the leaves dancing in water, indifferent to joy or sorrow, not competing for morning or night, not sighing at the passage of time.
When we drink tea together, we don't talk about worldly worries. In this Cup of tea, there are countless causes and effects, but we need not delve deeply into them. It seems that everything is predestined, accumulated over lifetimes; all we need to do is pick up our Teacups.
Our meeting in this life, whether it be during autumn's ripening or spring's budding. I brew the tea, you come to drink it, and we talk about how the city's neon lights, no matter how splendid, can never surpass the simple pleasure of trimming a lampwick during leisure time.
It is this moment of tranquility that makes us cherish the present time and life, as if in a cycle, like the tea's cycle of rebirth.
The tea in the cup changes from light to dark, floating and sinking, gathering and dispersing. During each tea-drinking session, my heart calmly accepts these changes, brewing with care and drinking with mindfulness.
Drinking Tea with friends who love tea involves savoring it slowly until it's fully appreciated. It is also a learning process. Tea refreshes and clears the mind, inspires creativity, and encourages one to set aside complexity and start anew.
Tea is warm, enjoyed best with those who truly understand it.
Zhang Ailing said: “Among millions of people, in the vastness of time, there is neither too early nor too late, just a fortunate encounter, followed by a gentle remark: ‘So you're here too!'”
Why do tea lovers choose tea as their companion? Beyond solitary enjoyment, they seek out kindred spirits among millions, engaging in heartfelt exchanges without abandonment.
I invite you for tea simply because I miss you, nothing more complicated than that.
Drinking tea together, our minds free from distractions, regardless of how many years have passed, we remain true to our original aspirations. Those with whom we share a cup of tea should be cherished. We do not betray the time or the people in our lives.