Calming Chamomile

My day did not start of well, in fact it was rather traumatic. On my way to my daughter's school there had been an accident involving a pedestrian. Emergency services had not arrived so we were trying to go around the scene as best we could. As I drove around the cars involved I saw someone laying on the pavement. Something about this was terrifying for me. People were standing there in shock. No one was with the victim, which really upset me. I thought about pulling over, but I had my daughter with me. Had I been alone I would of stayed with the victim until the authorities arrived. I am by no means condemning the people who were standing there, in fact I have a lot of compassion for them. How terrible to have witnessed the event or potentialy struck the individual. I was in shock until the time I got to work. I decided that a cup of green tea and a piece of dark chocolate would help me settle down. The tea had mint in it which can help settle the stomach and the chocolate can help the body to release serotonin, our happy hormone. I felt better after that, but still rattled by it all. I was able to get my hands on a chamomile tea bag. Chamomile helps the body to relax and calms the stomach, which is exactly what I need. Although the people directly involved in the accident will need a lot more than a cup of chamomile tea, it is still a soothing agent when we have experienced something traumatic and upsetting. My thoughts go out to all involved and I hope that they are taking care of themselves in healthy ways.

What Kate Ate 10/20/10

Green tea
Oatmeal with banana and walnuts
Greens, sweet potatoes, black beans and a small piece of tofu sausage
Hummus and carrots
Chai tea
Veggie burger wrap