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One of the most striking characteristics of being human is our constantly changing "mood." While breathing is a natural cause of "high mood" for other living beings, we humans seem to seek out reasons to bring our mood down. Though our cat Orti is a bit like that too. He's always up to something mischievous. He almost creates reasons to be sad. For example, by eating a blooming flower... How can he be in a high mood if he prevents it from blooming?

But there's a valuable lesson here: If Orti stopped eating the flowers and let them bloom, perhaps he could be the most high-mooded cat in the world! But he chooses to consume.

Our modern lives are somewhat like that. Whether in the city or even in villages, we live in a consumption-oriented system. While constantly wanting more, we forget to appreciate what we have. This, without us realizing it, makes us constantly chase after "a better fashion."

So, how can we keep our mood high?

First step: Maybe it's because we don't care about our mood! Because mood is like the stock market; it goes up and down. The important thing is to be a long-term investor (hopefully!). Instead of trying to immediately recover when our mood drops, sometimes you just need to stay that way and let it flow.

And that's where tea comes in.

Tea is not just a beverage, it's also a "mood guide." It teaches us patience. It reminds us to wait, to slow down, to settle into the moment. Because tea shouldn't be drunk before it's brewed. It shouldn't be rushed. Just like life…

Your mood might be low, the world might seem gray at times, but if you have a cup of hot tea, everything becomes a little more bearable. Tea calls us back to the present moment. Its aroma, its warmth, that familiar feeling that warms us from within… They are all small but effective reminders. You're here. Live in the moment .

Think about it, the best tea is the one brewed patiently. If you drink it immediately, it will taste incomplete, rushed, and lacking. But when it's left to steep, all the aromas settle, and its true flavor emerges. Our mods are a bit like that too, aren't they? Perhaps instead of trying to pick up falling moods, we should just let them steep.

So, when you're feeling down, make yourself a cup of tea. But don't drink it right away. First, smell it, feel the warmth of the cup, let it steep. Then take a sip and stop thinking about your mood. Because perhaps the best way to lift your spirits is to not care about it.

And who knows… Maybe even a low mood has its own charm. But to understand that, you need to know how to wait a while while drinking tea. 🍃☕

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