Generosity Performance Piece - "Care"

For this piece, I decided to give my classmates an experience of self-care and healing. I made them each an envelope that contained a tea bag and a note. The notes either said "body," "mind," or "heart." For the performance, I poured each person water and asked them to sit down on their cushions. I then asked them to open their envelopes and put their tea bag in the water. They then looked at their word and I asked them to imagine a part of that place in their being that needed care today. I then guided the group in a meditation to send care and warmth from the tea they are drinking into the places they need love today.

I really enjoyed making the envelopes and coming up with my script for the meditation. I was a little nervous to do my performance. I kept thinking that I was going to mess up my words. Once I got going I was less nervous and the meditation was even relaxing for me. It was nice to hear that everyone enjoyed the experience and wanted more of it. I was happy to provide space for others care for themselves.