Gemotions

The gentle rocking of the hammock lulled her into a state of deep relaxation. The pages of her book remained unopened on her lap as she gazed at the swaying trees, their leaves whispering secrets in the breeze. A notification on her phone shook her from her languor. A colleague had sent a link. It was a website, featuring a new, widely acclaimed “herbal tea blend.” It was, without a doubt, the recipe for her grandmother's famous “Calm Blossom” tea, a recipe passed down from generation to generation. A sense of bewilderment washed over her.