Sereh dan Keheningan: Ritual Sederhana untuk Tetap Waras

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Sereh dan Keheningan: Ritual Sederhana untuk Tetap Waras

Kadang gue mikir, apa hidup ini emang butuh serumah dengan suara notifikasi? Bahkan waktu gue nyeduh teh sereh, HP tetep geter di sebelah, kayak nyuruh gue balik ke realitas yang serba ribut. Padahal, momen itu—seduhan hangat, aroma yang agak kayak sabun bayi dicampur rumput basah—itu satu-satunya waktu gue diem.

Gue lupa awalnya kapan. Mungkin waktu liat nenek nyeduh sereh sambil ngelus-ngelus radio bututnya. Katanya sih buat “pembersih jiwa.” Gue ketawa. Tapi sekarang, di tengah dunia digital yang nggak pernah tidur, gue mulai ngerti maksudnya.

Ngobrolin Sereh, Tapi Jangan Terlalu Serius

Sereh—atau nama kerennya, *Cymbopogon citratus*—itu rumput. Iya, rumput yang biasanya disuruh beli lima ribu dapat seikat di pasar. Tapi jangan salah, sereh tuh bukan cuma buat masak sup ayam pas lagi pilek. Banyak orang pakai dia buat minuman hangat yang katanya bisa “menenangkan.” Gue nggak janji bakal berubah hidup lo, tapi ya lumayan buat alesan berhenti scroll TikTok sebentar.

Menurut riset ringan dari Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research, ekstrak sereh punya efek sedatif ringan dan bisa bantu tubuh rileks. Tapi ya, ini bukan sulap. Lo harus rutin, bukan minum sekali langsung tercerahkan.

Dan rasa? Ya… kayak nyeduh tanah yang habis ujan, tapi diciumin pakai niat baik.

Dunia Ribut, Sereh Masih Diam

Gue pernah ngerasa burnout bukan karena kerjaan, tapi karena semua hal terasa minta perhatian. Notifikasi, email masuk, story mantan, suara azan yang beradu sama suara reels. Hidup digital itu gila. Sereh, dalam keheningannya, jadi absurd banget. Dia nggak nyuruh kita produktif. Nggak ngajak diskusi. Nggak minta validasi.

Minum sereh tuh kayak ngajak tubuh berhenti bentar. Nggak ada efek dramatis. Tapi pas diminum pelan-pelan, ada jeda. Ada ruang. Kadang, itu yang kita butuh.

Tips Praktis Ritual Sereh (Buat yang Mau Waras Sedikit)

1. Rebus dengan niat
Ambil 2 batang sereh, geprek, rebus 5 menit. Jangan sambil scroll. Fokus liat air mendidih, anggap itu visualisasi pikiran lo yang panas.

2. Minum di jam absurd
Coba pagi sebelum buka WhatsApp, atau malam sebelum nonton “satu episode aja” yang berakhir sampai subuh.

3. Hirup, bukan cuma telan
Aromanya punya efek aromaterapi alami. Cium dulu, tarik napas, baru minum. Nenek gue bilang itu “ngobrol sama sereh.”

4. Gabungin sama ritual lain
Lo bisa nyalain lilin, baca buku, atau cuma denger hujan. Intinya, bikin momen itu punya bentuk.

5. Jangan posting di Instagram
Biarin ini jadi ritual rahasia lo. Nggak semua hal harus jadi story dengan caption "healing".

Penutup: Sereh Nggak Ajaib, Tapi Bisa Jadi Teman

Gue nggak bakal bilang sereh bisa menyelamatkan lo dari overthinking atau insomnia. Tapi kadang, yang kita butuh bukan solusi, tapi teman diam. Sesuatu yang nggak ribut, nggak bikin panik, tapi tetap ada. Dan sereh, dalam kesederhanaannya, bisa jadi teman itu.

Kalau lo punya ritual absurd lain buat tetap waras, komen di bawah. Atau share artikel ini ke temen lo yang butuh alasan buat istirahat sejenak. Siapa tahu, satu teguk sereh bisa jadi permulaan.

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Lemongrass and Silence: A Simple Ritual to Stay Sane

Sometimes I wonder—do we really have to live with notification sounds echoing through our skulls? Even when I brew lemongrass tea, my phone buzzes like it’s begging me to come back to the chaos. And yet, that moment—that warm cup with a scent like baby soap meets wet grass—it's the only time I shut up.

I don't remember when it started. Maybe when I saw my grandma brewing lemongrass while stroking her ancient radio. She called it a “soul cleanser.” I laughed. But now, in this never-sleeping digital world, I kinda get it.

Let’s Talk Lemongrass (But Not Too Seriously)

Lemongrass—or if you like fancy names, *Cymbopogon citratus*—is basically grass. Yes, the kind sold in bunches at the market for loose change. But it's not just for chicken soup when you're sniffly. A lot of people drink it warm, claiming it “calms the nerves.” I’m not promising miracles, but hey, it’s a good excuse to stop scrolling TikTok.

A small study from the Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research says lemongrass has mild sedative effects and may help your body chill out. But again, not magic. You need to make it a habit. One cup won’t unlock your chakras.

And the taste? Imagine earthy rainwater with a hint of hopeful intentions.

The World Screams, Lemongrass Stays Quiet

I’ve felt burned out not from work, but from everything demanding attention. Notifications, emails, exes’ stories, prayer calls clashing with reels. Digital life is bonkers. Lemongrass, in its stillness, feels weirdly refreshing. It doesn’t ask you to hustle. Doesn’t demand replies. Doesn’t want validation.

Drinking it slowly feels like a pause button for your body. No fireworks. But in that moment, you breathe. And maybe, just maybe, that’s enough.

Simple Rituals for the Digitally Tired

1. Boil with intention
Crush 2 stalks, boil for 5 minutes. Don’t scroll. Watch it boil. Imagine it's your racing thoughts evaporating.

2. Drink at weird hours
Try early morning before WhatsApp, or at night before that “one episode only” binge ends at 4AM.

3. Smell it, don’t just sip
The aroma can act like therapy. Inhale deeply. Grandma said it’s “talking to the lemongrass.”

4. Combine with other rituals
Light a candle, read a book, or just listen to the rain. Make it yours.

5. Don’t Instagram it
Let this stay your secret. Not every sip needs a story captioned “#healing.”

Final Thought: It’s Not Magic, But It’s Present

I won’t tell you lemongrass will cure your overthinking or sleepless nights. But sometimes, what we need isn’t a fix—but a quiet companion. Something that just sits with you. Doesn’t solve, doesn’t shout. Just... is. And lemongrass, humble as it is, might just be that friend.

Got your own weird ritual to stay sane? Drop it in the comments. Or share this with someone who needs a tiny pause. Who knows, one sip might start something bigger.