Love In A Coffee Shop

Let’s start with lyrics from Landon Pigg, and then we’ll wander around a bit. Love In A Coffee Shop:

“I never knew just what it was about this old coffee shop I loved so much.

All of the while, all of the while

It was you”

Did you ever go to a retreat and the opening “get to know you” activity was this…

“Who would you like to meet in a CoffeeShop and share casual conversation? What questions would you ask? What would you most like to contribute to the conversation?”

Okay, I confess I have been the retreat leader who posed this. So I have the advantage of having a prepared answer. And in the past few days here in Ajijic. I am reminded why I like this exercise. Here we go…

I have a few favorite coffee shops in the world. And one of them is here in Ajijic. Just a few steps from the main Plaza. Cafe Grano isn’t easy to spot. Not showy or trendy in any way. Just one of many mostly open-air gathering spots. Great coffee and therefore, great aromas. I am partial to the latte. And sometimes a postre.

It is here that I have fallen in love in a CoffeeShop. And so this is a place I allow my imagination to bring together a few special souls for a cup and conversation. For company today, I choose Lao Tsu, Ali Maya and David Whyte. Fun, right?

Lao Tsu says, “sorry I am late, but a good traveler is never focused on arrival” “I lost my way for a bit, but here I am, now” “Are the cookies good?”

David Whyte responds, “this is what I love about the conversational nature of life”. “I haven’t had the cookies, but the light in here reminds me that everything…everything is waiting for you”.

And Ali Maya hums a little chant I can’t resist joining,

“I am forever remembering that everything, everything, is here to teach me how to love”

I order a second round of lattes for everyone. This is going to be a conversation to remember.