A Cup of Coffee

My life consists of cups of coffee. 

Well at least that’s what my family thinks.  They think because I have the luxury of time that means that all I must do with it is sit around with a relaxing cup of coffee without a care in the world.

“Aren’t you bored?” is the question that I get asked regularly.

If only I had that luxury.

No I'm not bored!

Yes, I do meet my friends for a cuppa but this time is not wasted on idle chit chat.  We spend the hour discussing our lives, our families and our careers (or lack there of) and I listen to every worry that they have.  I don’t pretend to know the answers or even help them, but isn’t there a saying “A worry shared is a worry halved”?

We can’t always solve the worries of the world with just one cuppa, sometimes it takes quite a few, but we battle on.  It’s what we do.  And to some of those on the outside it may look frivolous, relaxing and indulgent but don’t always judge a book by its cover.  Some of the concerns that we all have are major and just talking to someone about it can make all the difference.

All I do know, is that when we part, my beautiful friends usually have a smile on their face and a little bit more spring in their step because whatever the problem may be, they know that there is someone out there who understands.  They are not alone with their battles.  

So please don't underestimate the power of a cup of coffee. It may just save someone's sanity