☕ Coffee & Consciousness: Brewing Spiritual Intelligence
Coffee & Consciousness: Brewing Spiritual Intelligence “Do you want coffee?” — a simple question, but when answered with awareness, it can open the door to understanding spiritual intelligence (SI) . Coffee-making is not just a routine; it is a metaphor for sādhanā (spiritual practice). Every step matters. Skip one, rush one, or do it carelessly, and the result is a bitter, curdled, or unsatisfying drink. In the same way, spiritual intelligence is brewed step by step, with patience, presence, and purity. 1. Cleaning the Vessel – Śuddhi (Purification) Before you even touch the coffee powder, the vessel must be clean. If not, milk curdles, flavors spoil. 👉 In sādhanā: a cluttered, impure mind cannot hold wisdom. One must cleanse inner tendencies through reflection, discipline, and honesty. Without śuddhi, no practice can sustain. 2. Heating the Water – Uṣṇatā (Intensity & Focus) Water must be brought to the right temperature — not lukewarm, not...