21/06/2026
It has been a week of celebration.
Birthday dinners. Milestone moments. The privilege of celebrating my friend Sarah's 100th podcast episode over at . And quietly, reaching a professional milestone of my own.
More than once this week, I heard the question, 'So, what's next?'
And if I'm honest, I felt the familiar pull to answer it. To move on. To start planning. To chase the next goal before I'd really acknowledged this one.
But this week reminded me that celebration isn't just about marking an achievement. It's part of becoming.
On Sarah's 100th episode of In The Dust, we intentionally took time to reflect—not only on what she'd accomplished, but on who she'd become along the way. That conversation stayed with me.
When we rush straight to what's next, we can miss the moments that shape us.
When we pause to celebrate, we notice how far we've come. We recognise the people who've walked beside us. And we allow ourselves to feel joy, gratitude and even a quiet sense of pride.
Celebration isn't a reward for growth. Celebration is one of the ways we grow.
What have you been so busy moving on from that you haven't stopped to celebrate?