Gemotions

The scent of baking bread filled Leo's small apartment. He'd just finished making a loaf, the warmth radiating from the oven a comforting presence. He’d found the wallet earlier that day, near the community garden, containing more money than he had seen in a long time.

He felt a strong sense of purpose as he set about finding the owner, a single mother of two children. She was beside herself with joy and relief when she retrieved it. Leo, feeling a gentle peace, went back home.

Later, as he sliced into the warm bread, savoring the simple act, a tranquil sense of wellbeing filled him. He felt… at one with the world.