Hi friends, there are three reasons why this week I will practice more composure:
I went on for much too long last week,
These espressos are meant to be short,
This week, the essential attribute is Composure.

• It’s self-control. Life brings challenges, and without a sense of composure, it’s
  easy to allow conflictual situations & unexpected outcomes to unnerve us.
• It forms a basis for understanding the concept of less equals more:
  we come to understand that the less we react, defend, explain,
  the less fearful we become,
  and that the less controlling the more command
  we have over a situation.

• It allows us to stand tall with grace and calm in the face of challenges.
• It helps us not to be overly boastful when success is close.
• It helps us maintain a certain stillness in the face of life’s changes.
• It enhances beauty.

This week, I’d like to mention Mr. Rogers again, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They epitomize composure. Who else? Who could stand in composure next to these two
beauty-full men? Oh, yes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy… Barack Obama… And women?! Tell
me who.

Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot
find perfect composure. Unfortunately, although it is true, it is
difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth
of transience, we suffer.

Shunryu Suzuki

The beauty of the soul shines out when a man
bears with composure one heavy mischance
after another, not because he does not feel them,
but because he is a man of high and heroic temper.

Aristotle

 Espresso is the name I decided on these short morsels of wisdom I
wish to share. They’re my humble attempt at helping you feel gladdened
and revitalized, and yes, sobered like when one drinks a shot of espresso.
If espresso is not what you like to consume, think of these as opportunities
for escapades to indulge in your favorite non-alcoholic drink. After all, it’s
meant to be a sobering moment. *wink*
Another wish is that you will share some of your short wisdom with me:
a link/pingback to your unique expressions (expressos) or espressos–
which I’ll then embed into the post to support you to hopefully gain more
exposure– or linger here with me long enough to enjoy a cuppa.

Espresso Cup: Image by JiaChia from Pixabay –BTW, no matter the season I always
drink my coffee hot. But if you want yours cold, I will make yours cold today. *smile*

I hope you enjoyed this week’s vital attribute.

Week 1: Elegance
Week 2: Kindness
Today: Composure
I still wish to hear your thoughts so please leave me a short comment.
Thanks for reading, dear ones.

UPDATE: Sadje @ Keep it Alive added her voice to the conversation, Yay!
Thanks, Sadje.
And if you’d like to add yours, please create a pingback to this post if you’re on
WordPress, and kindly check to confirm the pingback is there. If not, please manually
add your link in the comments so I can appreciate yours. Thanks so kindly

Stay cool and please drop in for a cuppa again next week.
I wish you miracles.

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