The life of a coffee
(Photo Credits: ME - Diary Souls) Coffee started as something bitter. Yet over time, people added milk, sugar, syrups, whipped cream, and countless flavours to soften its taste. Today, there are so many variations of coffee that a simple order can almost feel like a reflection of someone's personality. But perhaps coffee isn't the only thing we've sweetened. Think about the phrases we use every day. "UGH so bitter of you" "Aww, that's so sweet of you." Somewhere along the way, sweetness became a compliment while bitterness became a criticism. We associate sweet things with kindness, warmth, and affection. Bitter things, on the other hand, are often linked to resentment, disappointment, or negativity. But who decided that? What if we reversed the phrases? "UGH so sweet of you" "Aww, that's so bitter of you." It sounds strange. Not because the words themselves are strange, but because we've spent our lives attaching emotions...
