Gemotions

The email notification pinged, and Ms. Eleanor leaned back in her chair. Another student complaining about a grade? She sighed, preparing for another round of frustrating messages. She clicked on the email. The subject line read "Thank You." Her fingers, hovering over the delete button, paused.

The message was lengthy and filled with heartfelt words. The sender was a former student, David, who she had tutored in math. He went on to describe how her guidance had helped him land his dream job. She felt a lightness in her chest.

She blinked back tears. It was an overwhelming feeling, something she wasn't used to.