I bought some red tulips and put them in a mug on the windowsill of my kitchen. They brighten the kitchen – and my day. I’m also happy about the mug, finally released from the darkness of the cupboard and now proudly on display. Every time I catch a glimpse of it, I think of my sister-in-law Manu, who bought it for me in Amsterdam, and feel her warmth and love.
I have several mugs to suit my moods. I love drinking tea and usually have at least 6 or 7 different kinds in my cupboard. Lately I’ve been drinking Yogi Tea, especially Women’s Tea. Each tea bag has a different quote printed on its small label and I keep finding this one: “A relaxed mind is a creative mind”. I enjoy the quotes almost as much as the tea – I think of them as messages from the Universe. Last Tuesday after doing a bit of grocery shopping I visited the local bookstore in search of pampering material. They had just stocked up on meditation CDs and, thinking of the quote, I decided to listen to the Universe and bought one. I’ve listened to it every day and as a matter of fact I find that it does help me relax. My husband tried it, too, and thinks the same.
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