Sanwen
No. 36 · The Present
The verse
Yesterday is far and tomorrow not yet here;
the hot tea in your cup is right now.
What it means
Worry often comes from regret about the past or fear about the future. Today suits bringing your attention back to what is in front of you and fully feeling what you are doing; your mind will slowly settle.
Something to do today
- While drinking tea or water, put your phone away and give it three minutes of full attention.
Sanwen’s 60 fortune sticks are original modern verses written for this site, not a traditional temple set.