A simple joy that Kyreen and I have recently been enjoying is the consumption of coffee and tea, mostly due to our newest acquisition. Welcome to the family, Keurig.
A lot of what we do is, in some shape or form, a task that needs to be completed for the well-being of someone else. Things like work, cooking, laundry, even vacations (for their safety and our sanity, we need an occasional escape!). Then there's hot showers, vigorous exercise, or dressing up, which can be enjoyable to most, but are all a necessity in life.
The preparation of coffee or tea is, from start to finish, purely elective and solely for the sake of our enjoyment. The act is peaceful and relaxing, and can be enjoyed by ourselves or in each other's company. And since coffee or tea is in no way a necessity, it's viewed to be a sign of affection when asked "coffee or tea, my dear?".
Like any other form of recreation, as soon as it becomes a task or necessity (I'm looking at you, coffee addicts), the act loses all charm. So, cheers to a new-found joy in our life.
And may it forever remain a joy.
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