My day is full of small ceramic rituals. From my daily black coffee in a little faceted mug. Frothing matcha tea in a hand pinched bowl. My Sunday morning café latte in a big thrown cup with ear. I love the differences, visual, touch and feeling.

Living mindfully also means drinking with attention. Your hands feel the warmth of the liquid, your lips touch the edge, you recognize the aroma, your mouth feels. An intimate moment. Smell the tea, feel the heat flowing into your body, look through the misty glasses of your spectacles. Taste the bitterness of the coffee. See the world in new light. Enjoy the moment.

What makes an activity not a habit but a (small or large) ritual? What makes a ritual different from a tradition? Is there a distinction? I find that interesting questions, which I wanted to take a closer look at through one of my own ceramic rituals.