Inspiration
The Appreciation for Cold Coffee
What does mom's cold cup of coffee actually say about love? A reflection on sacrifice, presence, and the quiet heroism of moms — and a Stoic challenge for the rest of us.
Written by Who Is Coffee Team
When was the last time you had a cold cup of coffee? Not an intentional cold brew or iced coffee. One where you planned to enjoy it hot with breakfast or while cozying up to read a book?
This past weekend, we celebrated moms everywhere for Mother's Day.
The number of cold cups of coffee moms have drunk probably outnumbers the stars. Moms care for everyone else first and themselves second. By the time they've poured everyone else's, the coffee is cold.
And honestly, what would we do without moms? The unsung heroes who do so much without complaint or the recognition they deserve.
Of course moms show up for all of it — but they don't do it out of necessity. It comes from a caring heart. One that sacrifices for the betterment of others, especially her family. This isn't a calculated maneuver either, just an internal motor that makes moms the heroes they are.
The Stoics have something to say about this.
Marcus Aurelius wrote, "Confine yourself to the present moment." Epictetus says, "Seek not the good in external things; seek it in yourselves."
As great servants of others, moms have learned that it's not really the temperature of the coffee that matters most. No, it's the warmth of those moments around the table. The laughter that fills the room. The faces of loved ones gathered in fellowship with one another.
A cold cup of coffee is a fleeting moment. But those moments with family create memories that last forever.
So to the moms running early morning wake-up calls, acting as minivan peacekeepers, or staying up past bedtime to make sure the baseball uniforms are ready for the game tomorrow — you have our thanks.
And if you're the mom doing those things — we see it and appreciate it all. Keep on keeping on.
In addition to our thanks, perhaps we can draw a personal challenge from this.
So let's ask again — when was the last time you had a cold cup of coffee? Especially in service of others.
Let's all strive to be more like mom. To live in the moment for the betterment of others. And be okay drinking a little cold coffee to do so.
Who Is Coffee helping you become?
Cheers.