At the age of 20, I traveled to Japan for a cultural exchange program with a group of five other students. During our time there, we immersed ourselves in the traditions and customs of the country, particularly focusing on the art of tea ceremony. The meticulous preparation and graceful movements of the tea ceremony masters fascinated me, and I found myself drawn to the beauty and tranquility of the rituals. Every day, we practiced tea ceremony in a traditional Japanese teahouse, sipping...