Gemotions

The news felt like a jolt. Her article, her carefully constructed narrative, was now someone else’s claim to fame. Instead of the crushing blow she expected, there was a strange, tingling sensation, spreading from her chest. Her lips curved into a smile. A weight she didn’t realize she was carrying, was gone.

She texted her friends. She suggested a spontaneous trip to the lake. Before the email, the thought would have exhausted her. Now, she felt a powerful urge to be outside.

The sun felt warm on her skin. The water was crisp and inviting. The world seemed vast, full of possibility. She felt like she could fly.