Coffee and the Art of Slowing Down
On certain mornings, I cram myself with everything: classes, workouts, deadlines, and plans. I always slow down after that first cup of coffee, though, regardless of how hectic my day feels. I can finally breathe as if the world stops for a moment. Coffee, I've come to know, isn't simply about keeping you awake. It's about finding peace, stopping, and realizing that things don't have to happen quickly. I just wanted to share what I've discovered about slowing down with something as basic as a cup of coffee in this post. It's funny how a beverage that keeps us going can simultaneously teach us how to stop. My Morning Routine Every morning, when I open my laptop or get ready for class, I make coffee or go to Starbucks. That's my time. It's nothing fancy: just the sound of my coffee maker and the smell that reaches me. It reminds me of my home in the Dominican Republic, when my mom would make coffee on a grill and the whole house would smell cozy. Even n...
