“Plum Blossoms Falling into Tea”

On an early spring afternoon, birdsong and a gentle breeze drifted outside the teahouse. A young apprentice, anxious to prepare the tea utensils, feared that even the slightest disorder would disturb the gathering’s harmony. Suddenly, a plum blossom was swept into the teacup, floating upon the tea. Alarmed, the apprentice rushed to replace it, but the master softly said:

“Heaven and earth are also our guests — why turn them away?”

The tea was served as it was. Plum fragrance mingled with the aroma of tea, and every guest smiled. In that moment, the apprentice understood: harmony is not about resisting unexpected changes, but about embracing all things, coexisting with nature and the human heart.

Skincare Wisdom: When facing any skin concern, the first step is to accept your own skin. Do not be restless or impatient. Just as in the tea ceremony’s spirit of harmony, only with a peaceful heart can true care and transformation take effect.