Tom, engrossed in his work, absentmindedly tried to sip his coffee through the closed lid. Colleagues erupted in laughter, prompting Tom to join in. "Sometimes," he mused, "we seek fulfillment in places where we forgot to open up and let life pour in."
As the coffee spilled onto his desk, Tom realized that life's richness often requires an open cup and a willingness to embrace the unexpected spills.