in the tranquil dawn of a lengthy lockdown, i found solace in the ritual of preparing my morning coffee, a moment of preexpansion tranquility before the day's duties commence from the outset. as i pass by the kitchen, the delightful aroma beckons, urging me to pause and savor. it reminds me of the surveys conducted in our kingdom, revealing that such small joys can indeed uplift spirits in times of seclusion.