"I'd spent the fortnight in a gloriously liminal space, full of anticipation of the day my first book would be published. I was convinced that the moment I'd see my book on a bookshelf, that would be it. A life-defining moment that would finally make me feel as though I am on the grid."
"That's it. You can die happy now. Go dancing into your grave. You've achieved everything you've ever wanted to in this world; more, in fact."
The author spent two weeks in anticipation before their first book's publication, experiencing a state of profound satisfaction and readiness. During this period, they repeatedly affirmed that they had achieved everything they desired and could accept their life as complete. The author viewed seeing their published book on a bookshelf as a defining life moment that would finally grant them a sense of belonging and significance in the world. This anticipatory phase represented a liminal space between aspiration and realization, where the author felt their life's major goal was within reach.
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