What is in your cup?

[novasurf]

Today's coffee is Ethiopian Yrgacheffe MAO. Dropped before second crack. Citrus to caramel for a few then to earthy cocoa. Very complex cup of an extremely versatile bean.

A quick note: Many have asked what does MAO stand for? It's Mohamed Abdullahi Ogsadey. He was the first native African coffee exporter who built a coffee empire in his country and throught the world. And he ALWAYS gave back to those in his coffee food chain. He was killed in February last year in an auto accident. He was in his mid 80's. May he rest in peace.

And he was right: "A good name is far better than a good deal of money."

 

[cvm4]

Crap coffee...

 

[acaffey]

Crap coffee...

Me too - at risk of inviting ridicule, it's Starbucks most of the time but I'll even drink Maxwell House if I run out of Starbucks and am too hungover to make it to the store. Let the ribbing by the resident coffee aficionados begin.

 

[tobby4]

Diet Mountain Dew... no coffee...

 

[goin' fer smoke]

I have to have's me coffee!

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[AZsteelman]

Black dog from the last shipment...Organic somebody...

 

[ATCDub]

Sumatra Blue Batak from Black Dog. Outstanding.

 

[jmatkins]

Greenmoutian, Nantucket Blend.

 

[Electric Sheep]

I'm at work, and we use Charbucks beans here...so that's what is in my cup.

(well that, and some sediment)

 

[Wasch_24]

Black Dog Ethiopian Horse Harrar.

One of my favorites.

 

[MithShrike]

Nothing. Fasting until sundown. I gotta get up before sunrise if I want to eat or drink in the morning.

 

[novasurf]

Taina graces our cups this morning. Simply sparkling cup. Folks, have an awesome Saturday, wherever you are.

The courage to be you

You are unique, with your own special beauty and value to give to life. What a terrible shame it would be if you were to let that beauty be hidden behind your fears. When you worry that you're not good enough, you allow others to control you, and their domination will soon make you miserable. Or when you fool yourself into thinking you're superior to everyone else, you deny yourself the exquisite joy of offering your own special gifts to life.

It takes courage and faith, effort and initiative to be who you are. And it is so very much worth the effort. Though no one else can do it for you, you have what it takes to be magnificently successful at being you. From the deepest secrets of your soul to the face you put forward to the world, every bit of you is meant to be the authentic and original person you are. Listen to that quiet, persistent voice inside that you know is always right. This is your opportunity to fulfill and express the real and lasting joy of being you. Let the beautiful person inside of you come more fully to life as each moment passes. Let yourself, and the world around you, know the joy and fulfillment that is meant just for you to express.

 

[oneaday]

Finishing up the last of Mr. Jerry's Killer Beans this morning it's Nic Knifefight.
Beats the hell out the brewed in the room stuff I was drinking for two weeks.

 

[caudio51]

Nothing right now...

 

[novasurf]

Colombian Cup of Excellence 1st place winner from "La Isla" farm. Caramel, slight honey, some floral notes. Ms. Yasso, the grower of this coffee, is the first female farmer to take first place in this coffee competition. Easy to see why. Enjoy your Sunday, folks.

Indulgence

One of the best ways to become disciplined is to indulge yourself on a regular basis. At first that might sound contradictory. When you think about it, though, indulgence can be a key tool in developing and maintaining discipline.
Discipline always requires denial. For example, if you want to discipline yourself to lose weight, you must deny yourself fattening foods. When you discipline yourself to work hard toward achieving goals you've set for yourself, you deny yourself some of the "fun" activities of life.

We're only human, though, and we need incentives along the way. One powerful incentive is to keep yourself focused on your goals, on the objects of your discipline. Another good way is to schedule a regular indulgence. It's better if your indulgence is something you do regularly -- every day, every week. It is important to be able to look forward to it. And when the time comes, enjoy it. Savor every minute without the least bit of guilt. Take time for yourself and reward yourself for your hard work and discipline. And remember that you'll get the opportunity again and there's no need to "binge." (I use "binge" here in a generic sense, not just as it applies to food.)

One powerful way to take this concept to a higher level is to develop indulgences that actually enhance your discipline. A good example of this is physical exercise. If you can find an exercise that it also a true indulgence, then you can discipline and indulge at the same time. That is a powerful combination.

Try a little indulgence -- you deserve it and it will help to keep you on track.

 

[oneaday]

Tony's organic Sunbird blend courtesy of Waterboy
Thanks John.

 

[GWN]

Davidoff Grand Cuvee from Switzerland. 100 per cent Arabica and a nice treat once in a while.

 

[ATCDub]

Peru Organic from Black Dog. Very nice.

 

[novasurf]

Yirgacheffe MAO. Wow.

Happiness is now

As long as you are preparing to be happy, you will not be. If you continue to see happiness as some distant goal to be reached, you will not experience it. Happiness is now. The only time you can ever experience it is the moment that you are in. Happiness is unconditional. When you put conditions on happiness, it immediately disappears.

Happiness makes no judgments or demands. When you focus on judging others and making demands of them, it drives happiness away from your life. Though happiness is simple and uncomplicated, it is at the same time profound and sophisticated. For when you allow yourself to be truly happy, the positive energy can reach into every corner of your life. Set aside the complaints, excuses, conditions and demands, and make a place for happiness in your world. Be happy, and you'll discover a whole new level of life's richness.

 

[novasurf]

Yemen Mohka Matari - Smooth, berry, dense, delish. Enjoy yer Tuesday, folks!

Rediscover

Some of the greatest treasures in your life may be things you set aside long ago. Often it pays to go back and take a look. A book you read years ago may now hold much more meaning. A friend from whom you once grew apart may now have much more in common with you. There is a reason why people, places, things and events come into your life. Be careful that you're not too quick to discard them.

The things that interested you in your youth still have a message for you today. They can tell you about who you truly are. Just because something is old and familiar, does not mean it is irrelevant. Values, passions and purposes grow more robust with time and experience. You've arrived at this moment carrying a lifetime of valuable treasures. Now is your opportunity to see those treasures in a whole new light.