For about two hours yesterday, we re-lived one of our precious old moments before we had a child. Drinking Chinese tea. Something we used to indulge in frequently when it was just the two of us.
It was our peaceful moment when we would get totally immersed with the appreciation of tea drinking in our own world, in the most tranquil state.
For five years that tranquility was lost. Because for five years we got immersed in another world of ours. A world that is very hard for me to describe in just one word. Even if there is, tranquil is hardly the word to use here.
But I’m fine with not drinking tea this way during these five years. I’m fine with losing that tranquil state too.
Because I accept that change is constant and I’ve come to terms that order doesn’t always rule. And life can still go on fine as long as I have tranquility from within.
Hmmm… I’d like to try this one day.
Irene: Give it a try when you get the chance. It’s very soothing.
Comment by Irene — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 @ 1:58 pm
Ahhh..! well said.. !
MB:
Comment by Mama BoK — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 @ 3:17 pm
i think the tea kept your heart beautifully warm!
imp: Yes, it does!
Comment by imp — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 @ 11:40 pm
Tea looks good but those dumplings look even better:)
Leon: Oh ya, they’re great!
Comment by Leon — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 @ 4:39 pm