My new 30 minute ritual

Since being back from Ethiopia, my mornings look a little different.

In Ethiopia, coffee isn’t something you grab to power through your to-do list, it’s an experience. 

Most mornings, we’d sit together for a traditional coffee ceremony. A slow, intentional ritual that’s about much more than caffeine. The smell of roasting beans would fill the air, conversation would flow, & time seemed to stretch in the most beautiful way.

When I came home, I couldn’t quite shake how grounded that rhythm felt. So I decided to make my own (very simplified) version.

Now, I wake up about 30 minutes earlier than I used to. And by that, I mean I actually get out of bed when my 5 year old wakes up super early & starts singing the ABCs in her bed : ) 

I brew a cup of coffee, nothing fancy, and actually sit down to drink it.

Revolutionary, I know. 

Sometimes I read a book.

Sometimes I catch up on work if a kiddo happens to be home.

Sometimes I just sit on the back porch & enjoy almost needing a sweatshirt. 

But I drink the whole cup from start to finish, without rushing, without doing five other things at once.

It’s become this small but meaningful way to stay connected to the intentional, relational culture I fell in love with in Ethiopia & a reminder that slowness can be sacred.

Our trip there was so, so beautiful.

And I honestly can’t imagine not sharing that experience with more of y’all.

I’ve set up a super low-pressure waitlist for anyone who’s even a little bit curious about joining our next adventure.I’m thinking Spring 2027, which gives us plenty of time to plan (& dream!)

If you’ve ever wanted to experience the beauty, hospitality, and artistry of Ethiopia firsthand, I’d love for you to be part of it.

Sign up for the waitlist here -> https://www.purseandclutch.com/pages/ethiopia-awaits