Gemotions

“Hey, Sarah, got a minute?” The words, delivered by her neighbor, Mark, were enough to set her on edge, but for a completely different reason.

He cleared his throat, a nervous gesture she’d never seen before. “I was wondering… if it’s alright… if I could put in a little herb garden?”

Sarah felt an enormous sense of happiness. Her eyes sparkled. "Mark, that’s fantastic! I've been wanting to start a community garden for ages!" She clapped her hands together, a giddy feeling welling up inside her.

She immediately began suggesting herb varieties, offering advice, and making plans to help him construct the garden. She felt lighter, more energized, than she had in weeks. The world suddenly seemed brighter.