The Navigator

I love smoothies.  My favorite are Pom-a-mango smoothies with whipped cream from Caribou.  They have to have whipped cream.  I don’t get them often but when I do…all I can say is yum.  I love the pink color with the cloud of fluffy whipped cream on top.  I love the fruity taste.  I savor every sip. 

My favorite part is the last inch or two in the cup.  This is the point where I realize most of the whip cream is left…about the same amount as there is smoothie.  I mix them together and my cup becomes a swirl of pink and white.    Not only is it pretty but its got this incredible creamy flavor that I LOVE. 

This process made me stop and think about other things in my life.  Do I fully enjoy every bit of the process?  Do I take time to savor the results of working hard on something?  The truth is, not always.  Often I just find myself moving on the next project, the next thing on my list, etc.  I certainly know the value of “the climb” as Hannah Montana would say.  I just get wrapped up in life and forget.

The smoothie reminds me to enjoy the process and really savor all of it including the end.