Gemotions

“Gone?” whispered David, the word barely audible. The email about Dr. Olsen’s move was a startling message to process. A silent, internal cheer echoed in his mind.

He closed his laptop, and the screen seemed less like a barrier, and more like a portal to a world of possibility. He decided to leave his office for the day and get some fresh air. He walked across the campus feeling a sensation of lightness.

The weight of the past year – the constant criticism, the feeling of inadequacy – began to dissipate. He took a long walk across campus, and his body was loose and his mind was clear.