It’s not common for extinction to be thought of as natural, let alone good. However, natural extinction is a common part of the animal cycle. Ebbing and flowing, and eventually an end.

Without deliberate placement it all fell together. Not possible without an attitude that welcomes it. Thus is the power of saying yes.

Leading by example. Conducting with confidence. Creating opportunities for participation. A magical experience is formed.

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein To be happy physically, intellectually fulfilled, spiritually grounded, relationally content, are not default human states. Those cherished spaces require active defense against complacency, doubt, fear, anger – what Einstein calls ‘movement’.

“Life among academics has taught me that a well expressed opinion is usually better than a badly expressed fact, so far as professional advancement goes.” – Claire Beauchamp, Outlander Sometimes fictional characters say it best. The emperor has no clothes; Sam Bankman-Fried.