Gemotions

"Finally!" Maria whispered to herself, a buoyant lightness in her voice. She'd been a diligent student, but she always felt like she didn't belong. Now, she was free. She leaned back in her chair, a wide, open smile on her face. Her life was about to transform.

She'd been accepted to a volunteer program in Africa. She'd always dreamed of helping others. She imagined herself working with children, building homes, making a difference. She started to make a list of everything she needed, a sense of purposeful energy flowing through her. This was the start of something amazing.