Sip slow, catch the Creative Flow
Happy National Coffee Day!
Have you ever been on your way to work hustling and gulping your coffee like some frantic maniac, frantically gulping, and that forgotten cold cup, full of coffee and no ice, and now the flavors are gone and you’re stuck with the cold cup forgotten on the counter thinking… should I get a new cup of coffee or what? I’ve been there! My relationship with coffee is different now. It’s not about the energy, it’s about the pause. Having a cup of coffee is more than just the coffee itself... but it's being able to take those long slow sips that become soothing to the soul as I feed my creative mind. The coffee is a special addition to a moment that allows the true self to plug in and access creativity before the chaos of motherhood takes over. No matter the time, though, It's the moment my scattered energy collects itself. It's the intentional act of shifting my focus from "doer" (mother, employee) to "self" (thinker, creator) The quiet, warm moment is when I mentally dedicate a tiny bit of space to yourself. This is the act of filling my cup so I actually have something left to give to my craft (writing, art, or even just creative problem-solving). This is the space where I allow my whimsical and true self to emerge before I have to face the realities of the world. True creative wellness is found in small, deliberate acts—like a cup of coffee. For me, the magic isn't in the caffeine; it's in the intentional slowness of the sip. Whether it's an iced drink, where the ice cubes provide just the right chill before the delicious, smooth coffee enters my mouth, or a hot cup cradled in my favorite mug, the experience is the same: The coffee runs down my throat slow and easy. It’s the physical act of slowing down, allowing my thoughts to brew just as easily and carefully as the coffee beans must have on the pot.
Tell me in the comments: What is your most non-negotiable, soul-soothing practice that helps you plug into your true self?! Additionally, what’s YOUR favorite drink to create the V.I.B.E.S.?
