Gemotions

The morning sun beat down, but Claire felt a chill of anticipation. She’d woken up with a feeling, a tug in her chest. She had a feeling she was going to have a great day. She pulled up to the yard sale and immediately scanned the scattered items. Her eyes landed on the bear.

Her hands shook slightly as she negotiated the price, pretending to scrutinize its condition, although she would have paid anything. She tucked the bear inside her bag, feeling a sense of inner lightness. She walked to her car, a spring in her step.

She felt like she was floating. The world seemed brighter, more vibrant. As she drove away, she couldn’t stop the smile that stretched across her face, a silent testament to the joy bubbling inside.