Theus on the Existence and Non-Existence of Coffee : An Observation

On this World Coffee Day, Theus reflects on a cup of coffee not merely as a drink, but as a symbol of existence itself.

From the perspective of the Necessary Being, existence and non-existence are not opposites, but companions. Coffee, in its richness, reveals existence: the fragrance of jasmine, the warmth of chocolate, the brightness of fruit. Yet coffee, in its absence, discloses non-existence: the empty cup, the longing, the silence on the tongue.

Everything that exists must have a reason why it is, and not nothing. The seed does not fall without order, the roast does not happen without purpose, the brew is never an accident. In every cherry, there is sufficient reason — soil, sunlight, and human hands. Coffee exists because it is willed into being.

Yet non-existence is also a teacher. It cultivates gratitude within us. Without the waiting of seasons, without the hiddenness of roots, without the spaces between harvests, we could never taste the miracle of presence.

Thus, to drink coffee is to encounter both being and nothingness. Each sip declares: this moment exists, yet it will soon pass. For Theus, the certainty that it passes is not loss, but transcendence. In every cup, we learn that the essence of existence is not permanence, but the gift of presence — fleeting, fragrant, full of meaning.

On this day, let us drink not only for pleasure, but for wonder. Coffee is more than a beverage; it is proof that existence itself is a divine hospitality from the The Necessary Being.