60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday: Gathas for Brushing Your Teeth & Drinking Your Coffee or Tea

<p>Hello to you listening in <a href="https://www.urbanaillinois.us/see-historic-urbana" target="_blank">Urbana, Illinois</a>!</p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington thisis 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday.</p><p>In contemporary Buddhist practice (as popularized by Zen Master <a href="https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/" target="_blank">Thich Nhat Hanh</a>), a gatha is a verse usually recited mentally in rhythm with the breath as part of one’s daily mindfulness practice.</p><p>For example, when you brush your teeth, just brush. Don’t process thoughts, anxieties or plans. Perhaps mentally recite this gatha:</p><p><i>"Brushing my teeth and rinsing my mouth,</i></p><p><i>I vow to speak purely and lovingly.</i></p><p><i>When my mouth is fragrant with right speech,</i></p><p><i>a flower blooms in the garden of my heart</i>." [Plum Village]</p><p>Or, when you drink your coffee or your tea, feel the heat, smell the fragrance, savor the taste. Give your attention to your cup. You might enjoy mentally reciting this gatha:</p><p><i>"This cup of coffee or tea in my two hands,</i></p><p><i>mindfulness held perfectly.</i></p><p><i>My mind and body dwell in</i></p><p><i>the very here and now</i>." [Plum Village]</p><p><i>60 Seconds is your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. <strong>Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time! </strong>You’re invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more</i>: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net" target="_blank">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p><strong>Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team</strong></p><p>Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & <a href="https://www.qu