Coffee and Meditation Pt2

Alright! Now that I have officially woken up and had my morning cup of coffee and put my daughter down for her first nap, I can finally get to this article!!! Yes, I know I am a day late.. I was off goofing around with the husband yesterday on our first date night in a moth or two.. it was our first time alone together in a few moths and we desperately needed it.

For those of you who have not read Part one of this trilogy post, Check it out! https://steemit.com/coffeetime/@ladyreijya/coffee-and-meditation-part-1

Back on task now!! This post is about how coffee can affect the soul, Yes I know.. "Oh my god Lady Reijya!! How can one possibly reach that Zen state after being heavily caffeinated?!" .... Well, the good news is that it is 100% possible! The bad news is.. well, you really gotta cap it off at a point and really gauge where your caffeine limit is..I know.. Such horrible news... I don't mean toss that 10 cup brewer and buy a kurig machine either!!

Have you ever tried to do yoga or tai chi in the morning or before bed? Maybe you have tried to meditate and found yourself snoozing through your mantras, a single cup of coffee in the morning before your yoga, tai chi or meditation routine could be exactly what you need!! In my next article I will be covering a meditation for coffee users and how to incorporate the coffee into your morning meditation. 

I do caution a warning though! If you find yourself having to drink more than 1 cup of coffee per hour it may be time to swap the coffee for a different source of caffeine such as green tea, or chocolate. There are many sources of Good caffeine and natural caffeine  in this 3rd dimensional world we live in. After so many meditations with Caffeine in your system, you can actually induce the feeling and the energy of caffeine simply by remembering the effects of caffeine in your mind. Yes. I just told you that you can make a placebo effect by concentrating on the feeling.

As far as the spiritual effects of coffee go, it all depends on how you use your time when you are drinking it. When you drink coffee, tea, or hot chocolate... ask yourself...

• Am I thinking positively?
• Am I aware of my surroundings?
• Am I completely alone or are there morning people...?
• Will I be able to enjoy this in absolute peace and quiet?

There is a reason that most Coffee people prefer to be more introverted before their morning cup of coffee. Our morning rituals of Waking up, Making coffee and drinking our coffee needs to be observed in silence from others. Doesn't mean we won't listen to music or watch the news. It means everyone else needs to shut the fuck up and not talk to us until we have had our coffee for the day.

Now. What are the benefits to meditating, yoga, or tai chi directly after that first cup of morning coffee?

1. You will be able to get through your full meditation with out falling asleep.
2. Meditating directly after your coffee can help you calm the coffee jitters and effectively help you to evenly distribute the energy. 
3. Tai Chi or yoga  directly after Coffee every day makes it easier to fall into a routine! Same with meditation.
4. Tons of physical health benefits as well as Spiritual, and mental occur after morning yoga, meditations, and tai chi directly after that morning cup of coffee! Including but not limited to: Suicide prevention, Not feeling as depressed, Lessens anxiety, More energized after meditation, yoga or tai chi.. etc the list is unending!!

So here is a very quick meditation you can do every day, once a day, or even several times a day to wrap up this article. This is one of my original meditations that I have written. This is one that I do every day with my coffee with every cup. 

• As you Choose your mug for the morning, or drinking container, make sure you always choose your favorite cup. Make note of why it is your favorite cup. Vocalize 1 reason why it is your favorite cup today. (Example: OOO! I really like the white pearly ceramic cup with the gold paint! So elegant!)
• As you pour your coffee, do so slowly. Watch the coffee make shapes as it flows from the spout of your coffee pot into your cup. Be mindful of it. Can you smell the aroma? How does the smell of this coffee make you feel? Don't fight back any facial expressions, If you feel like smiling, then smile with your eyes closed to further your joy! If you feel like frowning in disgust, then do so, and think of a way to fix the reason you are frowning. 
• Before you add anything to your coffee pick the cup up and smell it again. Yes. This step is important!! Again be mindful! (When I shop I always pick a  flavored variety such as french roast, or Hazelnut just for the smells.) Note how the smells make you feel! Vocalize it! Make sure it is positive!
• If you drink coffee black, then skip this step. Add your fix ins. Be mindful as you do so! How do you add these fix ins? Quickly with anticipation? Do you like to watch the sugar slowly pour in? do you swirl the creamer or watch it mix itself in? 
• Hold the coffee with both hands and make note of the warmth in your hands. Take a moment and enjoy this allowing the feeling to go up your arms, into your heart chakra and up through your throat, third eye and crown. Smile like Mona Lisa and inhale on a count of 6 through your nose, hold for a count of 6, and exhale a count of 4 through your mouth over the coffee as if you are cooling it. Affirm "Oh Coffee, How I enjoy you!" Take a sip once cool and say, "Aaaah, Coffee how you warm my soul!"
• When you take your first 3 sips, sip lightly, and let it sit on the tip of your tongue be mindful of the taste. then swallow!
• When you finish with this routine begin your meditation, yoga, tai chi or other morning routines!

Did you try this exercise? How did it work for you? Questions or comments about this article? Drop a comment below!

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Java-ste!