It is well known that one of the great benefits of coffee is to stimulate, many people take it to lift their spirits and awaken their body and mind to do a task better.
This effect is felt more strongly in the early hours of the morning. There are those who cannot imagine starting their day without drinking a cup of coffee to prepare them for a long day of activities.
However, coffee can also have the opposite effect, it can help us relax to calm our mood.
I have always had trouble controlling my thoughts. Suddenly I am very calm and without realizing it, all kinds of ideas start coming into my head. What starts as a trickle quickly turns into an avalanche, as if some faucet opened inside me and let out everything I have in my mind.
If I am careless with that, there comes a moment when thoughts take over my mood, lead me to imagine situations that can be very unpleasant and catastrophic, and manage to create a state of great inner turmoil.
At times like these, coffee can be a great ally to put a stop to these unbridled thoughts.
A few days ago I had such an episode. I was sitting on my porch listening to the sound of the cicadas, which at this time of the year indicate that the rainy season is near. The sound of the cicadas has a certain hypnotic effect, it envelops you and draws you into it.
Suddenly I began to think about the devaluation of our currency, a situation that in our country has become chronic, recurrent, it is a horror movie that repeats and repeats, over and over again, with no solution. We had a few months in which the devaluation had been under control, but in the last week it began to take off and threatens to become very serious.
Without realizing it, the sound of the cicadas was dissolving, disappearing from my ears. In its place began to appear images of what I have experienced other times. I imagined myself with a pencil and paper trying to estimate what the prices would be when I went to the pharmacy or the supermarket. I imagined myself trying to negotiate with the merchants or with the people who provide me with services at what rate I would have to pay them.
Because one of the consequences of the devaluation is that prices have no reference. Today's price is not the same as tomorrow's price. Everyone sets the price they want and charges in bolivars at the rate that best suits them.
After a few minutes of thinking about those things, I was already feeling pretty bad. So I did what has worked for me so many times.
I got up from my seat very slowly, took three deep breaths and went from the porch to the kitchen. I reached for my smallest Italian coffee pot, the one that only gives me two small cups of coffee, put in the water and a half measure more coffee than I usually use. I wanted that coffee strong.
I turned on my stove slowly, mounted the coffee pot and concentrated on watching the blue and orange hues of the flame. After a while the sound of the liquid about to boil indicated to me that it was time to turn off the burner.
I poured my cup of coffee, without sugar, and returned to the porch. I took the cup in both hands, felt the heat deep into my skin, looked at the dark liquid and took a small sip, totally focused on that bitter taste that filled my whole mouth.
Two or three sips were enough to bring back to my ears the singing of the cicadas, I surrendered again to the pleasant hypnotic sensation that can have that sound of nature, my mood was completely calm and quiet.
The next day, when I went to pay at the supermarket, I would see the ugly face of devaluation again.
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My friend, too much of everything hurts. Particularly in old age, we are the consequence of our abuses and excesses when we were young.
Dreaming does not cost anything, it is the refuge we humans have to mitigate the realities that afflict us. Many drown themselves in alcohol to magnify the cigars, and when the effects wear off, they realise that nothing has changed.
The situation in ‘Venezuela’ is lamentable, but nobody will take the trouble to take to the streets and demand their rights, some out of fear, others because they harbour a utopian hope and others because they take refuge in the ‘bonos compra conciencia’ (bonds to buy conscience).
I warn, this writing is not immaculate AI, even so, I invite you not to value it, as I do not comment or post for the profits it could generate.
Things are difficult here, people seem to adapt to anything. Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting dear @amigoponc.
It also helps me relax during those restless moments. Coffee is our best ally. Keep enjoying your drink whenever you feel that way. Cheers ☕
It seems that there are not many of us in the group of those who relax with coffee. It can cheer me up and it can also relax me, it depends on the moment. Thank you for stopping by and commenting, dear @neilamarcano . A big hug from Maracay.
Totally friend, greetings, big hug 🤗🥰
Everything in this life has an order. It must be consumed properly. The logical thing to do is to take care of yourself, after all, time is irretrievable. Since you understand that, everything simply flows and you enjoy more. I say this as a reflection, I now enjoy my coffee in the mornings more by taking care of myself.
I love this reflection that you leave us dear friend @neruel . Learning to enjoy everything is an art. Thanks for stopping by and sharing those words of youthful wisdom. A big hug from Maracay.
Ha that's interesting, because while I love coffee, I wouldn't necessarily think of it as a calming drink, you know? :)
It helps me to concentrate and that helps me to calm down. Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting dear @honeydue . A big hug from Maracay.
Hey there!
Thanks for stopping by:)
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Thank you so much my dear friend.
Greetings my friend. That's the way we are going in our country. Every day prices up. We are in chaos, But trusting in God, I too usually relax my elixir of life. I loved your post, as I identified with you a lot with those types of crazy thoughts. Although I've been working on that for a while now. A hug nice post
I'm glad you liked the publication. Trying to quiet the mind is an everyday task. Thanks for stopping by and commenting dear @milik80 . A big hug from Maracay.
The effect coffee has on you is very interesting. The caffeine effect puts you in a state of relaxation and peace, which is wonderful. Despite difficult situations, you will have your faithful companion by your side.
Thanks for sharing your coffee experience with us.☕
Excellent day.
Coffee is a great companion and the good thing is that it can be made with gas, in the electric cooker or with firewood, hahaha. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, dear @rinconpoetico7 . A big hug from Maracay.
For me, it's really not a calming drink. Because I just like to drink it every day, and sometimes it makes me nervous. LOL
I get a little upset if I take it at night, during the day it can relax me. Thank you for stopping by and commenting dear @luthis26 . A big hug from Maracay.
Coffee affects each person differently, but it gives me the energy to start the day.
It is true, each person feels a different effect, and it also depends on the number of cups drunk. Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting, dear @josief27 . A big hug from Maracay.
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