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8oz Double Shot Americano & A Sesame Seed Bagel

                 Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Feel the air expand your lungs. Hold it. Keep holding it. Don't let it out yet. Okay okay, let it out. Listen to the sounds around you. Truly try your best to listen to every sound you hear and make note of each one. The person in the corner talking too loudly into his bluetooth set. The dinging of the door chime as people walk in looking for coffee. The opening and closing of refrigerator doors mixing with the screeching of the steam wands. A couple sit at the bar and discuss spare time while waiting for a play. Cars driving, horns honking, kids giggling, birds chirping, lighters clicking, staples snapping, printers groaning, coffee grinding, radio blasting, wood turning, ovenscookingbeansroastingkladkppewhpekgwejpfkf.

Now cut it out. All at once or one at a time. Cut every sound out. Once you identify it, let it go. 

Follow your rhythmic breathing to keep yourself on course. Once you've emptied your mind of distractions, what do you want to accomplish today? Let it form a light in your head. Let it build till it's too bright. Consuming your vision until you finally open your eyes. Now go about your day with that one accomplishment engraved in your head. I promise you will find a way to complete it. 

Good luck, fam!