Have you spent time searching for a misplaced key, phone, clothing, or personal item only to discover that the mislaid item is already in your possession: keys in a pocket, phone in hand, clothing on your person? Sometimes, that which is closest to us is easiest to overlook. We glance over the super fans who show up to each of our events, unintentionally ignore the text of encouragement from the best friend, and create a blind spot for the donor who contributes without prompting. However, when the pattern is broken, we notice. We go searching for the critical components that had filled crucial roles. We see the negative space where once it was occupied.

How might we account for the foundation of our work without always gazing skyward to estimate how many more floors we can amass? How might we pause to thank those that are fundamental to our success? How might we inventory the area around us before racing out to secure a new version of what we already possess?