Gemotions

The news felt like a physical blow, knocking the wind out of David. He sank onto his bed, the rejection email still open on his phone. The weight of his financial situation pressed down on him, but then he looked around his cramped dorm room. His roommate, a kind soul, was strumming his guitar and singing a song. The melody drifted over to David, full of joy.

He thought of his professors, the ones who always believed in him. They'd always pushed him to do better, to achieve his goals.

His anxiety lessened. His family and friends, ready to cheer him on, no matter what. He had so much. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and started planning his next move.