I Put Cream in My Coffee
This morning upon awakening and moving slowly towards the
kitchen I made a decision. Instead of my
usual 2% milk, I reached for the heavy whipping cream and poured some into the
bottom of my coffee mug. Then I poured
my coffee and sat back to enjoy the luxurious richness of a delicious cup of
java. I felt decadent, spoiled and oh so
satisfied as I imbibed with the satisfaction of a purring cat. I treated myself to this rare moment because
I felt like I needed to start my day anew with something
wonderful...splendid...special. Too
often I have caught myself arising with a certain dread of what the day has in
store for me. Too often I wake up
worrying and fretting over my responsibilities, my lists of things to
accomplish, my jobs undone. Too often I
rush through my morning cup of coffee without thinking, without enjoying,
without celebrating the new day. Mindlessly
I fuel my body with caffeine and begin my day without so much as a thought of
gratitude, joy, or contentment. How
often have I pampered myself lately? Not
at all. So, today I decided to do just
that.
As I sipped the warm liquid I thought of the day ahead with
a newfound determination akin to goal setting.
There was a certain excitement as I considered what I wanted to finish
today. There was no hurry though. I would remain in the moment. I was focused on this one thing, the
happiness of taking this time in the still morning before the sun was up and
while the house was silent. When I
finished, I looked out the window and noticed that the sky had brightened as
the sun began its ascent. I grabbed my
camera to capture the streaks of pink, orange and yellow of the sunrise. I moved from window to window marveling at
the beauty of nature -- the gift of the new day in its colorful glory.
This special time...this ME time lasted no more than twenty
minutes and yet it provided me with a new attitude that I am certain will last
until I go to sleep tonight. It is good
to remind myself to do this. Life is
what I choose to make it. Today I choose
to live it with a fullness, with all the richness of cream in my coffee!
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