just like the moment after extinguishing a massive blaze, where you see the relief on faces knowing their loved ones are safe, i recall a former student of mine. he felt scorn from his peers in south america because he chose to study nonpublic aspects of their culture, revealing layers others often overlooked. his work was like starting over again, building from the ashes to uncover the rich, unspoken heritage that was almost lost. it reminds us that sometimes, the most impactful discoveries come from the paths less traveled.