Recently I read an article which basically said that drinking a cup of coffee in the morning offers no boost to mental alertness. Now, I was confused by what I read because I had always just believed the opposite. Surely, this could not be true. As the most addictive drug in the world certainly there must be some benefit to my caffeine consuetude.This morning when I woke up I felt like I hadn't slept at all. I mean, I was still really tired. I had gone to bed at the regular time and had gotten eight hours of much needed beauty rest. Climbing out of bed, I groggily shuffled to the shower hoping that the water beating on my face and body would jump start my day. Nothing. I put my clothes on over top of my super hero outfit and made my way downstairs. I greeted my wife with a kiss and told her that I was still really sleepy. And then she said the magic words, "You need some caffeine. Why don't you get a cup of coffee?" Bingo!
Leaving the house, I was not chancing this befuddling situation to just any cup of joe. This situation required Starbucks and I knew it. As I approached the drive-thru window, I could already smell the aroma of the sacrificial coffee beans and I noticed that the fog in my head began to somewhat clear. I ordered my usual Venti Vanilla Latte and within moments I was holding the nectar of the gods and lifting it toward heaven thanking God for the transformation that was about to take place in my body.
As I took the first drink of my heavenly cup of caffeine gonja, the clouds in the sky began to part, revealing a blue sky. Suddenly a dove descended from the sky and I thought I heard Yogi Berra say, "It ain't over till it's over." Strength returned to my body and I began doing quadratic equations in my head. Victory! Sweet Victory!
Maybe there is no medical reason for saying that a cup of coffee in the morning provides any type of jump start or boost in mental alertness. But I don't care. All I know is that this morning I was rejuvenated by its healing powers. Maybe it's all in my head but as long as it works; I'm going to keep on believing.
Be Well.
Bill
