--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We try to be present when we are drinking…" description: "\"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 ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d2d/tenzin-palmo-1431_blah_we-try-to-be-present-when-we-are-drinkin_2089886.jpg" --- # We try to be present when we are drinking our tea, which… ![“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…” quote by Tenzin Palmo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d2d/tenzin-palmo-1431_blah_we-try-to-be-present-when-we-are-drinkin_2089886.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d2d/tenzin-palmo-1431_blah_we-try-to-be-present-when-we-are-drinkin_2089886.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d2d/tenzin-palmo-1431_blah_we-try-to-be-present-when-we-are-drinkin_2089886.jpg) > “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.” [Tenzin Palmo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tenzin-palmo/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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