Gemotions

“Delayed.” The word echoed in David's mind, a stark reminder of his missed event. But instead of anger, a soft smile stretched across his face. He felt a deep quiet settle within him, as though he had been freed from some invisible cage. He had been preparing to leave for a business meeting, always a point of stress. The delay had, unexpectedly, created a space.

He found himself walking through the airport, observing the faces around him, the hurried strides, the anxious expressions. A feeling of empathy washed over him, a sense of shared humanity. He sat down and found himself reading a book, his heart rate slowed, and his mind at ease.