enjoy your coffee

The western idea on birth and death says that this is it. This live is all we have. We only have this one life to live, accomplish and realize all of our hopes and dreams. So, we better get a move on! Hurry up! Experience all that we can now because we only have one chance. This philosophy keeps us running. This philosophy keeps us in fear. Fear that if we aren't active and productive then we will sure miss out.

In the east they believe in multiple lives. They believe in the idea of reincarnation and in the idea that we have many life times and opportunities to evolve and grow. Being productive is not everything in life. This view gives us the mind set that we can relax and enjoy. We can take our time and be grateful for what we have because ultimately we have all the time in the world. One view keeps us running. The other let's us enjoy.

Have you ever wondered why we in the west drink coffee in the car? We are in a rush. We are told to be in a rush. In India it is unheard of to drink coffee in the car. But they are also dodging random cows!

Sit and have your coffee. Be a few minutes late to work. Enjoy your life.