More than a Cup
More than a Cup
An original colorful acrylic painting on canvas by Heather Harrington. Titled “More than a Cup” this painting captures the joy from the simple pleasures in life like taking time to slow down and enjoy a cup of tea.
Size is 10 x 10 and .785“ depth. Edges are painted to match the sides.
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The Inspiration Behind the Painting
Life has felt incredibly hectic lately, as it does for many this time of year.
I long for it to slow down.
As I often do when life feels out of sorts, I brew a cup of tea.
I breathe a little more deeply as I sit to enjoy it.
Wrapping my hands around the cup, I take in the warmth and aroma. The tea, still too hot to sip.
I wait for it to cool and realize I've stopped racing. For just a few moments, I've gotten off the hamster wheel of life.
I've paused from the never-ending to-do lists. The unreturned texts. The requests of my children. From everything I'm supposed to be.
I instead take in the stillness, and my frazzled thoughts start to settle.
As I take my first sip, the sweet flavor of the tea lingers. I feel a new calm wash over me.
This cup of tea was a gift given to me by a loved one.
I'm grateful for the pause. And the simple pleasures in life, all too easily forgotten, like a good cup of tea.
