9 - Enjoy a cup of coffee...mindfully

Mindful Hypnosis

It's a privilege to have a good cup of coffee

So here is your one minute of mindfulness for today. Get yourself your cup of coffee.

I have an ongoing joke with my mother. She makes a cup of coffee that when you hold it up to the light, you can see the forest behind it.

I jokingly tell her she makes “piss water,” She tells me mine is too strong, however EVERY time I make it for her, she loves it. Go figure.

Coffee in my family is a way of connection. We gather around the table and have our coffee. Food and desserts don’t mean as much as coffee.

When it comes to being mindful with coffee, it’s the whole process that matters.

Most of us make coffee every day, and some of us make more than one pot.

I wonder how many of you are running around getting ready or in another room as the coffee is magically creating its delicious brew? Or, how many of you set a “timer” to have the coffee go off before you even wake up? Often I surmise.

Mindfulness is about slowing down.

So, let's take a few moments to be present.

Take in a deep breath and exhale.

Go ahead and make your coffee completely present.

Breathe in and experience all the wonderful connections it offers.

This is our coffee ritual. And it is powerful.

Listen to the sound of the coffeemaker or the espresso machine and it bubbles and brews. A sound we hear all the time. But do we really hear the subtleties of it?

Now notice the smell.

How it wakes up your senses invigorates, and in some cases, it brings a sense of inspiration.

Then we feel the warmth of the cup as that alone can fill us with a sense of comfort.

Enjoy the taste of the coffee; taste the richness, the bitterness, or the perfect combination of flavors.

Coffee is also our connection to others as well. It can be a time of gathering, sharing, or being connected in a way that a glass of water just won’t cut it.

Coffee above all shows our uniqueness-our individuality and our taste.

We can also see ourselves reflected in our coffee.

Some of us are bold. smooth or rich in the way we live our life.

We find abundance and expression in simple things. Even in a small cup of coffee.

So take a few more moments with that cup of coffee. Appreciate it and be Mindful while you drink it.

One sip at a time.

Thanks for listening.

How do you like your coffee?

So, before I go, listen closely and remember this ONE one thing.

Your future is a thought, your past has passed, but your now is always here.
Be mindful-one minute at a time.

Hugs Cheryl

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