A job came my way some time ago, and it was precisely the kind of role I wanted; it ticked all the boxes I had for my next job at that time.
I wanted to twirl in excitement, but I had not even been called for an interview yet, so I did not.
Some days later, I was invited for an interview. I had it, and it was good.
I wanted to order a Baileys chocolate cake to celebrate, but I had yet to receive feedback about the interview, so I did not.
Some weeks later, they emailed me, apologizing for the delay and promised to get back to me soon.
I wanted to shout for joy, but I had not been given an offer yet, so I did not.
But at some point, I couldn’t hold my breath or keep my fingers crossed anymore, so I paused to be mindful of and celebrate the journey so far.
I did not know what the outcome would be or even if that joy would last forever, but in that moment, there was joy, and I took it all in.