Why did nature worship even begin?

Back when there was no science or technology, nature held the absolute power of life and death over humans 🌸

One moment it would bless us with life-giving rain, the next it could destroy everything in a devastating flood 🥲

Faced with forces completely beyond human control, people lived with a mix of fear and gratitude.

Over time, they came to believe that a “sacred presence” must be behind it all ☺️
Tea, too, was once an object of faith 🌿 

According to Chinese legend, Shennong — the divine farmer, god of medicine, sun, and agriculture — discovered tea ✍️

To ancient people, the tea tree was a mystical plant.

In the harsh natural world, it stayed vibrantly green all year round, embodying the resilient life force (and spirit power) of the earth itself.

Drinking tea wasn’t just about its medicinal benefits. It was a sacred act — directly taking in the vital energy (Qi) of nature to purify both body and mind ✨
( ´꒳` )