Gemotions

The gentle rocking of the porch swing lulled Amelia into a pleasant state. She held her grandmother’s bucket list, feeling the familiar weight of the paper in her hands. She felt a warmth in her chest.

The first entry: *Learn to speak Spanish.* Amelia pictured her grandmother, her face crinkled with laughter, attempting to pronounce difficult words. A small smile touched her lips.

Item two: *Write a novel.* Amelia knew her grandmother had always dreamt of being an author. She felt her mind wander to a time when she was just a small child, and the air was filled with such joy. She took a deep breath, and felt utterly present.