Coffee is an amazing commodity. For many they begin their day with a cup or 4 of liquid gold. Many others enjoy sharing a delicious, aromatic cup with a friend or colleague as a late afternoon treat. All the while finishing off a great dinner with a tasty cup of their favorite blend. Even still as a wind down to a stressful day. Coffee is enjoyed by many for as many reasons and occasions. Between them all one thing rings true for coffee lovers and occasional sippers alike, Coffee has a way of bringing people together. And be it legend or lore the story of coffee begins with a goat herdsman named Kaldi....Everyday Kaldi would graze his herd of goats in the hills surrounding his village. And each night the goats would faithfully return home after a day of grazing. However one evening Kaldi's goats did not return home. Kaldi became worried and began an exhausting search through the hills, Kaldi came upon a most unusual sight finding his herd jumping and frolicking with reckless abandon and unbridled energy around a thicket of shiny dark-leafed shrubs with bright red berries. Kaldi in observing the herd and the never before seen energy finally concludes it must be the berries giving them the energy. So curiosity getting the best of Kaldi he eats some for himself and soon finds himself overcome with energy and excitement never felt before. A passerby observes Kaldi and his goats in utter amazement as they dance with energy unseen. The passerby too concludes it must be the berries, so helping himself to a pouchful he heads home and begins to test them with boiling them in water and drinking the results. He is amazed at the energy and alertness he now has and shares his findings with the entire village. And that is the story of coffees beginnings. Fact or Fiction, a few things are true. Goats will eat anything and Kaldi could've used a few more friends.
As Christmas approaches and the year draws to a close, We tend to become reflective on the passing year and all that was accomplished or not. Some find failure in what was not completed, others look upon what was accomplished and find success and joy. Choosing then to move the "yet to achieve" list into the coming year. It is here we find success. Focus on the things most dear to you, stay true to your values and make it your aim to bring a smile to 3 people everyday in 2010 regardless how you feel and what you are going through. Become a "glass a little more then half full" person. Always looking for the silver lining in ALL things. May this Christmas find you surrounded by friends and family and the New Year filled with hope and encouragement for yourself and those who cross your path, be it in person or in the halls of the mind.
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
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