Gemotions

“Great," said Liam, the voice dripping with sarcasm. The company was on the market. Then he caught a glimpse of himself in the reflection of the glass door. He paused, a strange softening in his gaze.

He remembered the feeling of holding his newborn niece. The feeling of pure, unadulterated joy. He felt a desire to make the office a better place, a more connected place.

He spent the morning seeking out his coworkers, offering words of encouragement, even offering to help with a project he knew was stressing his colleague out. The announcement felt like a distant hum compared to the warmth radiating from within.