Gemotions

The words on the screen blurred, but the message was clear. Professor Chen was moving on. A giggle escaped her lips, and she covered her mouth, surprised by the sound. She felt a lightness, as if she were made of air. She felt drawn to the open windows, to the sun, to something exhilarating.

She spent the afternoon outside, walking and listening to music. The melodies seemed to resonate within her, mirroring the joyful rhythms in her own body. She stopped to watch the birds, feeling a connection to their easy flight. She had to celebrate.