zen morning rituals
written by victoria muthiani
Do
you
tea
in
have
coffee
or
the
morning?
a) Coffee … go to page 3 b) Tea … go to page 6 c) None … go to page 7
2
Do with
you
drink
milk
or
coffee
without?
a) Black & strong … go to page 4
b) Milky & creamy … go to page 5
3
Black
&
Strong
The scent of my coffee draws me closer until I see my hazy reflection. The bitter taste grapple’s down my throat. I take my coffee without sugar and don’t complain that it’s not sweet. There’s a metaphor in there somewhere, one that you’ve just missed.
Go to page 7
4
Milky
and
Creamy
Milky days. Milky daze. I spilt my coffee in the morning, it reminded me of the mess I make in my life.
Go to page 7
5
Tea
and
Me
My morning cup of tea speaks tales which none understands but me. I whisper to it my sorrows to it, the cup grazes my lips. To me, it gives a moist kiss.
Go to page 7
6
Do
you
do
yoga
in
the
morning?
a) Yes … go to page 8 b) Sometimes … go to page 8 b) ‘Xcuse? … go to page 9
7
Kundalini
Ooops, You caught me in Shavasana, Try again.
Sat nam, go to page 9
8
Do
you
beauty
admire
of
the
interact
the
day
or
with
technology?
a) Look outside, maybe even go outside … go to page 10 b) I can look at pictures of the sky on my phone … go to page 11
9
Mother
Earth
Outside, the sky is painted a Yves Klein blue, the trees majestic, grow with its hue. If I close my eyes, I can hear the rush of Nairobi – Leaves rustling, Dogs barking, Birds screaming.
Go to page 12
10
Tech
Sorrow
The sounds of metal scraping ring inside my head as my laptop is open and I respond to a text about the business I have to carry out today.
Go to page 12
11
How
do
you
feel
in
the
morning?
a) Okay … go to page 13 b) It’s called MOURning for a reason … go to page 14
12
M'kay
My breath it smells, I say hello none the less and put a smile on my face. Today, today could end up being like no other. Or it could end up being exactly the same. Do my choices alter the results?
Go to page 14
13
What
do
you
after
do
you
do
eating?
a) Have a moment of Zen … I’ll meet you in page 15
b) Get on with the rest of my day … go to page 16
14
ZEN
15
16