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Coffee Meditation: Mindfulness in an Everyday Moment
In this meditation, I explore how something as ordinary as drinking a cup of coffee can become a contemplative practice. As a Capuchin Franciscan, I can even claim a particular connection with coffee through Blessed Mark of Aviano, whose story became associated with the cappuccino.
You can practise this meditation with coffee, tea or another warm drink, either holding a real cup or simply visualising the experience.
We begin by feeling the warmth and weight of the cup in our hands. We notice its texture, the steam, the fragrance and the anticipation of taking a drink. As we take each sip, we…
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