I woke excited with a feeling of Melancholy as my eyes glanced through the calendar, it was October 1, a day to celebrate the love of my life, coffee.
I called my friend Ann and invited her over so that we could have coffee together as I wanted to celebrate coffee with my bestie.
Some hours later, Ann arrived and I loved her energy so much, there's never a dull moment with her, so we brewed the coffee and began to talk about random stuff as we sipped our coffee in intervals and then she asked me this one question, "What are the biggest things you’ve learned in life till date?"
That question took me off guard, as I paused for a moment to reflect on my life and all I've come in contact with, the good, the bad and the ugly and all the lessons I've learned from each experience.
I held onto my cup of coffee and took a deep breath, the aroma coming out of the coffee reminded me of some moments I spent with my dad while I was still a teenager and all the letters he wrote me and all the advice he never stopped dishing out to his baby girl. "Live in your truth," his voice echoed in my head, as that was my dad's favourite phrase...
I began to tell Ann how I learned to live in my truth despite the pressure around me to fit in where I do not wish to belong, many people have different goals, aspirations and visions in life, and I do not want anybody to influence my vision negatively in life, neither do I want to compare my life to that of another as it's my life, we have different timeline in life, which is why I need to live in my truth.
I do not necessarily have to live my life to please others, for fear of being judged or outnumbered, I do not have to be in debt to live a fake life just to chase clout or be termed the "big girl," in town.
Honestly, then I ask myself "Am I living my truth in terms of my career and what I am passionate about? Or Am I putting any parts of my life on hold? If yes why?"
It was a great moment for self-reflection and self-discovery, as I knew that in my heart of heart, I was putting some parts of my life on hold, talking about my passion, I have always wanted to go for an upgrade in my fashion skill which would further promote new opportunities for me (expand my fashion brand far beyond my imagination) but it has always been pending for some time due to life happening.
I am positive and very hopeful that my dreams will be born soonest as I strive daily to live in my truth and uphold my father's legacy.
Ann looked me in the eyes and smiled "Amie, I am so proud of you, I never knew you had some deep connection with your father, and some big dreams burning like fire inside of you, I am rooting for you as you strive daily to live in your truth, despite the pressures all around you to fit in."
Our bond grew stronger as we connected even more as I threw the question back to her, with each sip of coffee she shared her life lessons about accepting change and not fussing over what we can't control in life, about forgiveness and moving on with or without closure and about being prepared to face whatever life throws at you.
We cheered to the good life of course with our mugs of coffee and our faces beaming with smiles.
This is my response to the Coffee contest
Option 2:
Int’l Coffee Day Thoughtfulness Post:
Enjoying coffee with a loved one, or alone in contemplation, can both be a doorway to some deep life insights. To celebrate International Coffee Day, we’d love to hear about a deep connection, moment of change, or self-discovery that you had while drinking coffee.
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