Gemotions

Mr. Riley was gifted a rare, signed baseball bat. From a former student, now a famous baseball player. The wood gleamed, the signature pristine. His gaze was fixed on the object. His pulse quickened.

His small apartment needed repairs, the walls needed painting, and the roof had a leak. He calculated how much he needed to fix everything. The bat could solve all of that. He knew its value would keep him secure.

He imagined the envy of his friends, the respect, and what he could purchase. The bat, in his mind, was a ticket to security and satisfaction. He was immediately thinking of the auction.