Today I spent a good portion of my afternoon enjoying coffee and lunch with the company of a dear friend at a fireplace in a restaurant. I have been craving that spot for a while now, and felt so energized after spending hours catching up on each other’s lives. There is something quite refreshing and replenishing both spiritually and physically just enjoying the company of another human being. The fireplace itself was key. It created a protective atmosphere of trust, warmth, and relaxation that cannot be delivered at a bar or a table. At the end I felt a high that usually comes from drinking at a bar with friends, but this was purely good company under the auspices of caffeine and the warmth of the flames.
Friends, a fireplace, and good conversation, the recipe for a well spent weekend.