Gemotions

The announcement had been made; the promotion had gone to her competitor, Ben. Anna felt a moment of sadness, but it quickly faded. She had given her best, and she had grown in ways she couldn't have imagined.

She smiled as she saw Ben celebrate with the team. She saw his joy, and she felt a small part of that too. She was proud of her own achievements.

She felt a thrill when she looked at the next project she had been assigned. She was eager to dive back in. The work itself provided a deep source of meaning, a constant challenge and a constant source of wonder.