By Andrea Appelwick
If there’s one thing I have come to realize after being a witness to 6 editions of this unique Master’s Program is that time is irrelevant. Although we know the seconds on a clock always tick at the normal pace, most of us have experienced the “fourth dimension”, which is anything but ordinary. While we tend to believe that time flies when we're having a good time, it is actually all about the enjoyable moments that causes time to go by more quickly.
Even if – to date - the Class of 2016 have been in the Master’s Program for over 40 days now, the enjoyable moments they’ve shared are probably more than that!
I’m pretty sure their happy moments are thanks to good coffee. And of course, doing a Master’s Program at illycaffè where happiness is part of their motto: “Live Happilly”…it’s almost impossible NOT to feel cheerful.
And it’s not only because of coffee…
When people are intensely engaged in doing and learning new things, their well-being and happiness can blossom. The Class of 2016 are so absorbed in learning, sometimes they can lose track of time and place. Hours pass like minutes. They may be tired by the task, but emerge energized and happy. They are what is called being in the "flow".
March 2016 will be a month dedicated to lessons where the “flow” of learning will be intense: coffee brewing practical lessons, hands-on classes regarding post-harvesting of coffee, lessons on selecting that perfect coffee bean that will end up in your daily cup and much more.
Just being content or satisfied may not make time fly, but being excited or actively pursuing a desired objective can. And for the Class of 2016, they can indeed expect many more exciting moments in the coming weeks.
So, put your seat belts on and get ready to zoom through time, one happy moment at a time!
Even if – to date - the Class of 2016 have been in the Master’s Program for over 40 days now, the enjoyable moments they’ve shared are probably more than that!
I’m pretty sure their happy moments are thanks to good coffee. And of course, doing a Master’s Program at illycaffè where happiness is part of their motto: “Live Happilly”…it’s almost impossible NOT to feel cheerful.
And it’s not only because of coffee…
When people are intensely engaged in doing and learning new things, their well-being and happiness can blossom. The Class of 2016 are so absorbed in learning, sometimes they can lose track of time and place. Hours pass like minutes. They may be tired by the task, but emerge energized and happy. They are what is called being in the "flow".
March 2016 will be a month dedicated to lessons where the “flow” of learning will be intense: coffee brewing practical lessons, hands-on classes regarding post-harvesting of coffee, lessons on selecting that perfect coffee bean that will end up in your daily cup and much more.
Just being content or satisfied may not make time fly, but being excited or actively pursuing a desired objective can. And for the Class of 2016, they can indeed expect many more exciting moments in the coming weeks.
So, put your seat belts on and get ready to zoom through time, one happy moment at a time!