DIY Sorrow Tea Bags (A Grief Ritual)

Grief is an emotion that can't be predicted or controlled, and when it visits, it's BIG. It takes over everything and leaves you feeling powerless. That's why we find it very important to create rituals around the grief you feel around leaving high demand religion. There is so much loss you have experienced, things like community, purpose, and meaningful rituals that carried you through hard times. And then there are even bigger losses you realize were created because of your religious programming. Things like feeling completely disconnected from your body, heart, needs, and overall self. 

 That is why we created these DIY Sorrow Tea Bags. Now, of course, this ritual doesn't take away the pain or deep feelings of grief. It's not supposed to. What it does do is make space for allowing those emotions to be seen, heard, and loved by you (especially if you are prone to pushing away your sadness), all within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

How to Make DIY Sorrow Tea Bags

1. On each of the mini tags, write down the words that express how you feel during this season. Because this is usually a time of year that I think a lot about my mom, I had to write Mother on a few of the tags. Now, whenever I am thinking of her during this time, I can seep one of those Sorrow Tea Bags and have a moment to think about her in solitude. Once you have them written, tie each tag to your disposable tea bags, ensuring that they are securely attached. 

*I purchased the mini tags and disposable tea bags on Amazon.

2. Choose your favorite loose leaf tea (my favorite is a chamomile blend called Dream Tea from Mountain Rose Herbs) and place the appropiate amount into each tea bag. Depending on what kind/blend of tea you prefer, the amount will defer, so make sure you have the correct portion. Secure the tops by tightening the strings.

*You can even do some research and find tea that represents grief, sorrow, or sadness, if that interests you. 

3. Place all the closed up tea bags into the jar with a lid, and then store in your cupboard until you are ready to boil water and seep your Sorrow Tea Bags.

Be sure to read the next post with a detailed explanation on how to use this as a special ritual. Want more rituals to contain your grief? Check out these posts here!