Morning Meditation

If you're like me first thing in the morning, all you can think about is having your coffee. In a way, this is a mindful meditation because the only thing on your mind is coffee. To start your day off right, here's a mindful Zen coffee meditation.

Breathe. Hold your cup in both hands and breathe in the wonderful aroma of your freshly-brewed cup of coffee. Feel the cup in your hands, its texture and shape; feel its warmth from the coffee inside.

As you raise your cup of coffee to your mouth, be aware of the motion of your arms. Breathe in the aroma and warmth of your coffee. As you take that first delicious sip, notice the taste, the flavor of your coffee; notice how the coffee feels in your mouth.

Notice the warmth, feel it moving into your throat as you swallow. Breathe. Feel the essence of the coffee within you. Enjoy your coffee. Experience the essence of your coffee, the essence of you. Breathe and be with your coffee. Breathe and be with yourself.