The Elixir Spread

Cerufel

Over a glass of wine I wondered...

The Elixir Spread

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1. Your first taste reminds you of something you once experienced. --- Your past.
2. You think of how you could use this with your current culinary knowledge. --- Your present.
3. You remember how you once used this flavor. --- The old way.
4. You see another use for the flavor now. --- The new way.
5. Something sweet washes over your tongue. --- The positive.
6. A bitter after taste bites you. --- The negative.
7. You wonder if how you want to use the flavor is the best way. --- Your hopes and fears.
8. The last drop is gone and all that remains is an empty bottle and yourself. --- Your future.

This spread has been fruitful when I have needed to straighten my wandering thoughts. Or when I cannot specify, with enough clarity, the question I am asking.

*This is a spread of my own creation though there are many similar to it. I named it The Elixir Spread because of how it followed the experience of drinking a new wine for the first time. I enjoy, as many others do, an evening glass of wine now and again, it can provide both clarity and relaxation. A moment of reflection is gained when we take time out to simply see.
 

Espirito

Nice spread :D