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#20 Coffee with John

Always a pleasure to kick off the day early with a cup of coffee and in good company. The takeaway of today’s Coffee with John: laughter. Sometimes we just need to laugh at the absurdity of life situations.

The moment we are born, life throws this big cosmic joke on us: our own demise.

We take ourselves and our “accomplishment” way too serious, forgetting the joke. Life is much brighter if we have a sense of humor and don’t take ourselves too seriously.

The other takeaway: forge your own path, even if it means rebelling against all you know.

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#18 Coffee with John

No picture from the last Coffee with John but what I do have is the takeaway, which is courage.

It takes courage to persevere and stand tall while the winds of life blow at you in all, unexpected directions.

It’s easy to fold to frustrations and emotions (as valid as they might be). It doesn’t mean that while you face situations all will go smoothly or as you planned. It probably won’t. All you can do is continue on your journey.

 

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PS: If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one as well and want another perspective, I encourage you to read the following blog: https://stilliriseinnc.org/

 

 

 

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#17 Coffee with John

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Another ménage à trois. Sometimes coffee is just better with three people.

This was also another Converse Coffee with John meeting. That’s two in a row with different people.

I am telling you: all the cool kids wear Converse. They probably converse, too.

Today’s takeaway: perseverance.

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Life throws obstacles, challenges and a myriad of things at us, and all we can do is march forward to turn the page. That might mean starting a whole new chapter in your life, one that’s only beginning to be written by you.

 

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#16 Coffee with John

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After a short hiatus, I restarted coffee with John today (November 27, 2018). Today’s rhythm of the conversation flowed, carrying us from topic to topic and making us unaware of time.

The takeaway: Enjoy the moment.

Also, get yourself a pair of Converse. All the cool kids are doing it. But not a requirement to have coffee with me.

 

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#15 Coffee with John

Getting up this morning under this rainy and cold weather was challenging to say the least. Only motive was that I had already committed to meeting for Coffee with John.

I tell you what though?

It was utterly, 100% worth it.

No amount of sleep could have made up for the wonderful time I had talking and getting to know better an individual that is just radiant and amazing on so many levels.

The takeaway: a good conversation is priceless, especially over a good cup of coffee.

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#14 Coffee with John

November 13th

Today Coffee with John at my favorite local: my house.

The takeaway for today: love and hope can see you through darkness.

Amazing and inspiring to hear how people have overcome obstacles and the many challenges life throws at you at any given moment.

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#13 Coffee with John

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Another great Coffee with John this morning.

The takeaway: amazing how others can inspire you with their tenacity, strength, and honesty.

I am inspired to be more candid and direct without anger, viciousness, malice or any expectations. It’s just about letting your feeling, emotions and thoughts be heard.

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#12 Coffee with John

Had my second virtual Coffee with John early this morning. I don’t know why I was initially resistant to the whole idea of virtual meetups. Well, actually I know why, but both past experiences have been great on their own right.

The takeaway, and it’s worth repeating: don’t be hesitant to try new things.

So those that had asked me to do Facetime/Skype (or whatever version of it) and I had totally ignored, I am sorry.

Truly, I am but you have to understand my goal of setting up these Coffee with John sessions have been (and continue to be) for me to get out of the house for my own personal reasons.

But now, I am more than willing to do the virtual meet-ups. So let’s do it. Send me a message and we will set a time to “meet up.” Just bring your own coffeeVirtual Coffee2

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#11 Coffee with John

November 9th

I want to thank my “anonymous” sponsor for today’s Coffee with John session.

I thank you for your friendship, generosity, thoughtfulness, and love. Touched that you thought of supporting my pet project by sending me an extremely generous gift card.

Truly grateful!

Today’s takeaway from back-to-back meetups: 1) don’t be afraid to try new endeavors; and 2) good conversations can truly nourish our minds and spirit.

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#10 Coffee with John

November 8th

I don’t have a picture for today’s Coffee with John meeting but what I do have is my takeaway, which is: take the time to sit down and catch up with old or recently acquired friends.

My wife’s friends have become my friends, an invaluable treasure she left that I deeply cherish. They have become close to me and I miss talking to them; so it’s always a treat to catch up with them.

Also, it’s a wonderful treat to get to know better the people that my wife loved so dearly.