It was Christmas day.
I do not recall my exact age but guesstimate I was in upper grade school.
The rest of the family had dispersed leaving me by myself.
I was sitting in the living room surrounded by the gifts I had received from my family.
Everything I had asked for had been received.
Yet, I was disillusioned.
My mother happened to come down the hallway that led to the living room and noticed me.
She quietly sat down beside me and asked why I seemed disappointed.
I do not recall my exact response to her at the time.
But I have never forgotten that feeling.
The feeling of getting everything I asked for yet sensing an emptiness.
Have you ever experienced a sense of emptiness after receiving something you wanted or even needed?
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