Gemotions

The cold shower this morning felt amazing, washing away the sluggish feeling that had been clinging to him. The candidate for promotion, John, now marched into the office, his shoulders back, his eyes sharp. He felt ready to crush the competition. The usually irritating fluorescent lights seemed brighter, the air more breathable.

He strode purposefully through the office, nodding greetings, his smile genuine. He sought out his boss, Mr. Henderson, with an infectious enthusiasm. He was ready to learn, to grow, to succeed. The promotion was his for the taking, and he was primed to seize it.

John's day became a whirlwind of meetings and negotiations. He found a new level of patience and creativity. His normally quiet disposition was replaced with an articulate, almost magnetic presence. The world had opened up, and the future was his.