Gemotions

The world felt brighter, the air itself crackling with an almost tangible energy. Sarah’s heart pounded, a drumbeat of pure, unadulterated joy. Her sister, Emily, was telling everyone that she would be converting to Judaism. Sarah had wanted to see her sister find something more than what she had, and seeing her in a moment of such evident self-discovery filled her with a profound sense of happiness. "I'm so happy for you, Em!" she practically shouted, grabbing her sister's hands and squeezing. The house felt too small, too confined. She felt the urge to jump up and down, to shout her approval from the rooftops.