early morning beauty.

i have been working early. early as in 6am early. and i really love it. the world is so quiet at that hour. it's mysterious. the whole day lies in front of me. and it's just me and the buns. i have been doing all the baking. i love the smell of the bread, the softness of the fruit cakes, and watching the croissants rise in the oven. there is beauty in all of it. it could be an ordinary job. but being aware of every single move and making it special, that has been my practice. the same is true for customer service. 'oh, it doesn't matter how the spoon lies on the saucer.' what if it did? what if it mattered that the coffee is delicately poured into the cup that rests proudly on a saucer? love for details. i am discovering it. and it brings so much joy to my job. i can see it in the eyes of the customer too. the joy of knowing that i care about how something is served to them. that they matter. sometimes they are impatient. we are so used to not get the best/ most beautiful/ thoughtful poured cup of tea.  but i challenge that. doesn't a piece of cake taste so much better when you see how much love the server has put into making it look pretty for you to eat? it would for me.
so i will continue. spoon left of cup, handle facing the customer. cake on edge of napkin in corner of plate, fork beside it with its end facing the customer, whipped cream beautifully foamed on top. et voila!