Gemotions

He held the list, feeling every word vibrate against his fingertips. "See the Grand Canyon." "Learn to play the guitar." "Help others." His father, who had always been so pragmatic, was a secret dreamer. A profound shift occurred inside him.

His senses sharpened. He heard the faint ticking of the clock, the distant rumble of a car. He felt a sudden, inexplicable urge to do something new, something meaningful. His feet ached to move.

He opened his phone, searching for local volunteer opportunities. His body thrummed with a new, powerful resolve. He would honor his father's wishes.