Coffee has for long been more than just a beverage. For many, it has been part of their life as they can't do without it,for some it has become a source of comfort, and even a medium for self-reflection. For me I need coffee to be able to be active every morning and this I learnt from my younger sister who so much loves taking coffee.
I begin to imagine how she must have been feeling without her coffee each morning.
It was a fine monday morning, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air. I had woken up very early that day and decided I was going to take a cup of coffee to really wake up my senses , as there had been a lot going on in my head for a while, Coffee's warmth embraced me with each sip, urging me to take it slowly and enjoy the moment. I then understood the close relationship between coffee and contemplation. My thoughts flow in a sensitive rhythm that is reflected in the way I stir my drink. The bitter taste awoke my senses as I took another sip, allowing me to fully understand the moment and sink further into my thoughts.
I rarely did this , but this day I really needed to listen more to myself , my kids had give to their grandparents place as they complained about not being able to interact with other children, this was coming from my five year old son, sometimes I wonder if he is really five
As I sat there in deep contemplation, a profound realization came to me. I lived my life on autopilot, it was like I was just living for the moment, every morning I was up it is always the same routine and I had always thought of improving myself in a way that would be more okay for me to present myself to others I was going through the motions without truly living in the present. I was so distracted by my everyday activities that I had no time for reflection or personal development. But at that precise time, propelled by the coffee elixir, I made the deliberate choice not to continue my regular routine and encouraged change.
With my newfound awareness, I started to doubt my decisions, preferences, and dreams. The contributing effect of coffee awakens a hidden spark within of me. It enabled me to explore my genuine passions and objectives by looking beyond the surface level existence I was used to.
I then began think in ways I never did before, there were many times I just needed breaks but I couldn't because I hadn't really gone through my thoughts
I had a fresh feeling of purpose and drive as I finished my coffee. Life is too brief, I came to understand, to put up with inadequacy and regularity. I made the decision to pursue my goals, take chances, and be open to the unexpected.
This way I can be rest assured that I at least did something I wanted to do even though it was risky or it turned out to be a failure, I would have that peace of mind that I did something that soothed my spirit and not the everyday routine.The simple act of drinking coffee led me down a path of discovering myself I had long imagined. Coffee has the potential to be much more than what is typically thought of as an everyday pleasure. This presents an extraordinary opportunity for reflection and self-discovery in a world that is changing at a faster pace. My personal experience with profound connection, life-changing events, and self-discovery over a cup of coffee serves as a reminder that sometimes the most profound changes can occur in the simplest circumstances.And I can sure say this is what I obviously wanted.
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