Every time I walk through the door, I feel a compulsion to turn on the kettle. I'm sure it has something to do with the weather and it certainly helps that our kettle is about two steps away from the door. To lean over and turn on the kettle is a break in the day. Absolute bliss.
There is something so reassuring and calming about the sounds of the kettle. The initial seething kettle, the crescendo of sound to a warm and vibrant "berkling" of the water as the kettle jiggles and the steam shoots out the spout.
I am convinced that the civility of a cup of tea (or 5) everyday is good for the body and soul. It is reassuring, centering, calming, social. I like that we break for tea (or coffee) in art class and photography class. I also recall watching a major cricket match in which "tea time" was called, so the players left the field to regroup over a cup of tea.
I once saw a greeting card that read, "With a cup of tea in your hand, you can do anything." I wholeheartedly agree.
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