Gemotions

It was a small thing, a simple notification, but it felt earth-shattering. John, a student in Mr. Ramirez's gym class, noticed his teacher was now connected. A feeling of dread washed over him.

He was suddenly aware of the gym’s setting. He started seeing himself through Mr. Ramirez's eyes. He felt the need to perform, to be strong, to be good at the drills. He hated the way his own body was perceived.

During the next gym session, his muscles felt tense. He stumbled during the warm-up run. He felt clumsy and awkward, every movement under scrutiny. The entire gym felt like a stage.