I was early to the meeting. The hidden coffee shop is a favourite of mine. With great coffee, quiet ambience, and friendly staff, Origins 33 provides a great foundation for everything that follows. Today was no exception. As I settled in, I reflectively considered the empty chair, wondering how I would fill it if I had the choice.
I always have a choice. I know that I often feel like my life die has been cast. I am trapped in a character, doomed to play it out in a rinse, repeated way of thinking day after day. The empty chair created a wonderful setting where Life opened my eyes to the varied roles available to me as I chose to sit at Life’s table in the moments of the day. There are endless choices and alternatives. When I feel forcibly locked in, I hold the freedom to start within my heart and choose who and how I want to be.
I have more choices than I realise. Even in the coffee shop, I knew there was more to the cup I enjoyed than the coffee that went into the cup. The process of grinding and preparing the coffee matters. Equally, my experiences and awareness matter. The temperature and method of bringing the water and beans together make a difference. Context is my opportunity to turn a normal event into an experience shaped by kindness and care. Even the cup can change what follows. The person I bring is my vehicle to hold love in a way that can be applied when it is most needed.
The opportunity to make a difference is here, now. The chair was open. My story led me to an old observation: “The Melchizedek story provides a perfect analogy: Jesus, a priest like Melchizedek” (Hebrews 7.15). The perfect moment is waiting for me to take the open seat. Today is mine for actions, words, and living.
In the silence lingering in the moment, I knew I needed to muster the courage to act. Awareness opens the door, and insight reveals my opportunity.
