This step is mine now.
But the work that made it so,
That was someone else.
I wrote this haiku over my morning coffee, after a recent chat with a friend about how rarely we notice the processes that serve us every day, and how much more mindful and appreciative we could be in our work and lives.
It reminded me that even something as simple as a cup of coffee is built by countless unseen hands.
That thought led me to research the coffee process and then to a longer reflection, one that explores not only the journey of a coffee bean, but also what it reveals about the way we work, what we hand over, and how we can honour the people, time, resources, and care behind everything we touch.
If this idea intrigues you, keep reading the other posts in this mini-series. The next posts trace the bean’s journey and then turn the lens on our own processes, and the respect they deserve.
This post is part of the Built Together series. For the best experience, read in order:
- David Ridley