Of Cafe, Kharcha and Inspirations - Musings come at a price

 Is there such a thing as space-driven motivation to write?

To find this I came to a café near my place. Well I have been to other cafes too in Mumbai – it’s research after all … and coffee.

What did these spaces have in common? Soft jazz music, crowd that is not chattering away like its end of the world, solitude in a khopcha (corner) if you’re lucky to find one 😉

But can this not be found at home? I definitely am lucky to have such a space and blessed with the ability to make good coffee.

Well that and my trusty frother. My room, my work desk is a place for inspiration.

Why am I here instead of being at that godly desk which is a true inspiration? Well for one, any space that is your own, used for your day work tends to be over utilized. Then you either are doom scrolling or just staring away at nothingness, or the best (ahem…) of all TV / Netflix.

Let’s just say “ghar ki murgi dal barabar”. Sometimes, you need some external stimulation and the extra kharch to ignite your mind. No pain no gain (The walk here was painful – don’t ask). The money that I spend on coffee – lets call it worth it – fuel costs, you see. Hehe.

Does it work? Well, with the costs – It better.

I am here writing this piece sipping on my fancy pour over medium dark roast iced, not to take away from the taro bubble tea prior to this.

Conclusion: Some places carry a spark that inspire you to create something new. But are they the ultimate motivation – no!

You’re your own inspiration, where you are and how you act when the inspiration comes matters.

Spaces change, Inspiration fades, But if you don’t light the match when the idea comes, no café, no khopcha, no pour-over can save you.

So now that I have given my two cents and the place has finally started to feel like a date place for couples to chatter away, time for me to leave. Ciao!

Side side note: Try the medium dark roast pour over iced at third wave. Thank me later.

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