individuals outside a bar, or NHL players after a cheap shot. We see more people drawn to the event, making it harder for the parties to disengage and defuse the situation.  

There are positive forms of escalation, ones aligned with being a force for good. We might join the effort if we witness people taking action to benefit our community. Last weekend, the White Line’s Ride for Magnus took place in Boulder, CO. Thousands participated to remember Magnus White, a promising young cyclist who was struck and killed by an automobile while training. From Magnus’ memory comes the opportunity to escalate a cause and create a safer future and environment for cyclists and the community.

How might we escalate the work that matters? How might we de-escalate events and ideas that lead to adverse outcomes? How might we be a force for good, focused on being of service to others?