Gemotions

The news article lay open on his desk, the headline blaring: "Local Therapist Awarded for Community Service." Below, a smiling photo of Lisa Miller, the girl who, in his youth, had seemed to embody perfection. Now she was a healer.

He had always considered himself a practical, down-to-earth person. But looking at the picture of Lisa, his practical world seemed suddenly grey, dull, and lacking in colour. He turned away from the picture and stared out the window.

He’d once dreamed of a different life, a life filled with meaning and purpose. Now, his life was…fine. He sighed, feeling a vague sense of dissatisfaction wash over him.