LONG Face

Theme: "Long"

 

"How do you feel when looking at this Sad Cat?" This question introduced me to a new facet of Chinese culture that is centuries old. This is a Purple Clay Tea Pet. Cultivating and nursing a Tea Pet is a Culture in Chinese tea ceremonies. Pouring hot tea over the Tea Pet is done as a caring act to bring happiness to the Tea Pet. Over time, the Pet will become more and more shiny, signifying the good care you are giving it. This will bring happiness to the Tea Pet and to the one who takes care of it. It is an ongoing act of nurturing it and oneself. At the site where I purchased this Tea Cat, there is a short video of a woman singing to this Sad Cat as she gently pours hot tea over it. Words of compassion and caring. This cat is also called the Sad/Angry Cat. Whether it is Sad or Angry, the acts of compassion and healing are central to this ritual. And this LONG Face: so sweet and endearing! Quite a profound purpose as well.

 

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