Gemotions

The morning meeting felt longer than usual, but Daniel found himself unusually patient. He made polite small talk with his colleagues, he even laughed at a few jokes. He felt at ease, like everything was coming together.

He glanced at the picture on his desk of his family. He envisioned them celebrating the promotion together. They were the reason for his hard work. He had this.

He focused on the agenda, he took notes and offered insightful comments. His usual nervousness had been replaced by a focused calm. He felt prepared.