Little Things that Make a Difference

Life’s too short for bad coffee.
—Gord Downie

The Best Cup of Coffee

There is a phenomenal coffee shop in my town, and my favorite coffee is a honeycomb lavender latte. The coffee is made with fair trade beans and the honey is locally sourced. I wish we could meet for a cup and a chat.

One morning I was wishing the coffee shop opened a lot earlier because I think I would be a better writer if I started the day with a honeycomb lavender latte. It’s really the best cup of coffee, I thought. 

As I sipped my own coffee, I realized that it was tasty, too. In fact, it really was the best cup of coffee to start the day. It is made with fair trade freshly ground beans and a touch of cream. I began to wonder what would happen if every day I expected to drink the best cup of coffee.

The next day, I tested my theory. I poured a cup of coffee, took a sip, and said out loud, “This is the best cup of coffee.” Every day I repeated the process. Do you know what happened? Every day I drink the best cup of coffee.

It was a small move that changed the course of my day in mighty ways. I look forward to the best cup of coffee each morning. I am glad to start the day with gratitude, rather than the discontentment of wishing for something different.