after a long night navigating through the smoke and flames to ensure everyone's safety, we often fail to notice how our preparatory briefings before diving into the danger have similarities with nonpublic aspects of various religions. these moments, filled with hope and strategy, remind me of the quiet, behind-the-scenes preparations that recommence every day in the lives of the devout. it's in these brief, nonpublic gatherings where strength and community bonds are forged, much like our team huddled together, ready to face whatever comes next.