Seasonal Fluctuations: A Cup to Open Your Heart

They say it's summer now, but
the mornings and evenings are still cold enough that I can't do without my leg warmers.

I enjoy these daily changes, thinking,
“I'm in the middle of a seasonal transition,” but
if I get too far ahead of myself, my body can't keep up yet, so
I try not to push it and focus on taking things gradually, step by step.

This “seasonal fluctuation”
leads directly to “emotional fluctuation” as well.
When you add the “environmental fluctuations” unique to modern life on top of that,
it becomes easy to fall into what is known as the May blues.

Feeling unmotivated
Feeling heavy
Feeling down
Feeling irritable

When you feel that way,
first, try taking some time to catch your breath.

For example,

Try brewing some green tea you don't usually drink.

Instead of a plastic bottle, put tea leaves in a teapot and let them steep.
A soft, gentle aroma will rise up.
That scent will slowly open up your chest.

There are many kinds of tea leaves, and
some days they taste sweet,
some days they taste astringent.
Some days they taste mellow.

Try tasting it slowly, as if you are reclaiming your own senses.

If you like coffee, please have your favorite coffee.

Some days the aroma will suddenly open your heart,
and some days the bitterness will gently carry away the heat trapped in your body.
If it's a dark roast, it might even warm your heart deeply.

Depending on the person and the day,
the way you feel will change.
And that is perfectly fine.

“That is how I feel today.”

Just that is enough.

If you like black tea, flavored tea is also nice.
The soft aroma will gently untangle your heart.

Jasmine tea also lightens the heart,
and there is even something called jasmine green tea.

Why not find a cup that opens your heart?

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