Gemotions

He hadn't felt like this in years. The delay of his flight should have frustrated him. Instead, a sense of peace settled over him. Michael had been preparing to go to a very competitive job interview. The delay became a moment of unexpected grace.

He sat at a table and ordered a beer, feeling a slow, deep release in his muscles. He had always been defined by his ambition, by his drive to succeed. Now, he felt a sense of contentment, a stillness he'd forgotten existed. He closed his eyes and inhaled and exhaled slowly. He was okay. He was good.