Blah Quote by Tenzin Palmo
“We try to be present when we are drinking our tea, which isn't as easy as it sounds. It's very easy to think, right now I'm going to be really present while I'm drinking my tea, here I am drinking my tea, and I'm so present, look this is easy, I am here drinking my tea and I know I'm drinking my tea blah blah blah blah... right? And the one place where the mind is not, is here. It's just thinking about being here.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Mindfulness and Tea Practice, Tenzin Palmo, 2018
True presence is achieved by letting go of thoughts about being present, allowing awareness to rest in the moment.
In simple terms: Being present means not thinking about being present.
Key Takeaway
Practice non‑judgmental awareness.
Themes
mindfulness
presence
awareness
Mood
calm
contemplative
Type
instructional
spiritual
When to use this quote
- tea meditation
- daily mindfulness pauses
- walking meditation
- journaling reflections
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you notice your mind drifting?
- What simple activity can you use to anchor awareness?
A Different Perspective
Even simple practices can be disrupted by mental chatter.
