Gemotions

The courtroom’s sterile atmosphere pressed down on Maya, the fluorescent lights harsh on her face. Her brother, Daniel, was gifted the family’s lucrative tech company, the shiny offices and the promise of wealth and influence. She was given a small, unassuming garden shed, located at the back of the family's massive property.

She avoided eye contact with her brother, his triumphant smile a painful reminder of her own perceived inadequacies. The feeling was like being encased in concrete, unable to move or feel.

The garden shed was neglected and overgrown, but inside she discovered a variety of gardening tools and an assortment of seed packets. The scent of earth and the promise of growth was a stark contrast to the boardroom. She started to plant seeds, to tend to the earth, finding solace in the quiet rhythm of the work.