I admit that even in my infinite capacity to love media, digital convergence can feel totally overwhelming. I spent a long time ruminating about this Washington Post article about life in 2025, and my skin was especially crawly in the part about a future government-controlled "AmeriWeb." As we Twit', Tumbl', Flick' and G', so go our brains and bodies. Then today I was reminded how when we get out of bed and hit the floor running - checking phones and email - without a second thought, the day often goes to shit. It is constant work to remind myself to slow down, breathe and just take a bit of time to gather myself each morning before diving into my own frenzy.
I struggle to make it to my meditation cushion at times (like today) but then I heard of sweet, simple meditation practice that is a good middle ground for the morning rush.
It is called Teapot Meditation.
How: In the mornings when you turn on your kettle to make coffee or tea, sit quietly until the whistle blows. This is about 4-5 minutes, depending on your stove. If you're feeling uninspired, watch these chanting monks at a monastery in Hue, Vietnam. (I filmed this in April 2006.)
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