The following is from Patrick Mathieu. He writes:
While we're on the topic of "1st thing in the morning", I thought that I'd share a morning ritual that I've created for myself that aids me in creating my perfect days.
The ritual simply involves making an espresso on my gas stove (something I do each morning), but it can easily be adapted to tea. If you like it, feel free to use it for yourself.
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I tell myself that the coffee/tea represents the raw talents and skills that I have been given, useless on its own, but incredible once combined with the other elements.
The water represents life itself, without which nothing can happen.
The gas represents the Universal Source, always available for the asking.
The spark that lights the burner is what happens when I bring my full attention to the moment and realize my connection to the Universe.
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When I am mindful of my incredible partnership with the Universal Source, I ignite a powerful force that ALWAYS works, whether I understand it or not. I don't have to DO anything beyond acknowledging and allowing. It ALWAYS heats ANYTHING that is placed within the circle of its flame. it makes no judgments or discriminations. Once I have combined this endless power with my talents and skills and with life itself, the result is INEVITABLE!
Just as when I combine coffee/tea and the water with the heat, the result is INEVITABLE.
And so it is!
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As I prepare my morning coffee I consciously remind myself of these elements, thus turning this into an important ritual that centers me and prepares me for the day ahead.
ENJOY NOW!
-Patrick
http://www.whatsyourexpirydate.com
