Gemotions

The gentle rocking of the hammock on the porch, the distant sound of the ocean waves, the smell of salt and sunblock – everything contributed to a sense of profound calm. David felt grounded, connected to the earth. He reached for his phone, expecting a reminder about his upcoming physical. Instead, a file arrived with his name, but everything else was alien. It felt like another person's information.

He sat up, the hammock’s gentle motion suddenly unsettling. The ocean's rhythm became a relentless pulse, mimicking the rapid beat of his heart. The sunshine felt harsh. He needed to understand what this meant.