Lessons for a father - What's your superfood?

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What do you think the following have in common?

• Low fat or fat-free plain yogurt
• Eggs  
• Nuts 
• Kiwis
• Quinoa 
• Beans
• Salmon
• Broccoli
• Sweet potatoes
• Berries

The list, above, is of super-foods. In other words, these are some foods that people may choose, or turn to, if they wanted to get healthier. I am pretty sure that there are more of these.  I also feel that we can all do with a bit more of good health and a longer, more fulfilling, life.

But, what if we were bent just temporarily out of shape? What super-food would we turn to then? 

We all have moments when we shun our wellness and do things that we regret. Instead of reason, we choose momentary insanity, instead of choosing to look for good in people, we seek out characteristics that might require more work. 

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we had a spoonful of super-food potency lying around that would help us calm down, and get the wellness of our head and heart back? Wouldn't it help if a single dose of wellness existed that would bring back our leadership, and human skills, back on track?

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A cup of well made chai does great things for me. Does it have the right blend of vitamins, proteins and weight controlling ingredients? Not really. What it does do, for me at least, is give me something to concentrate on, and relish, than let the moment take over my being.

People might feel the same way about a piece of chocolate, or a walk out in the sun, or a cold glass of water or meditation. A super-food, meant to bring us out of temporary loss of control, might have a very temporary influence over us, but gaining back control over our emotions and behavior can have far reaching, and often positive, consequences. It might even help us turn a bad day at the office into, possibly, a more bearable one.

Here is what I would recommend then. Keep these super-foods handy. If you are comfortable with sharing the "not so good" moments with your team, let them know about things that help you come out of the rut. Yes, it shows vulnerability, but I have a feeling that it will increase the level of trust within the team - that cement that binds components and people to function as one! And, what better way of creating a happy team than a good cup of chai enjoyed while sitting out in the sun?

What is your superfood? What do you turn to in times of immediate need?