It's this at the end of my piece--it inspired the spark to talk about synchronicity as an often patient exercise, when I feel many expect immediate results:

"A few days after the election, I texted my Medium friend, Toni The Talker, whom I knew had put effort into Kamala Harris, to check on her emotional and mental well-being.

To my relief, not only was she in a positive frame of mind (unlike too many on Medium and elsewhere, or are you just jumping on the sky has fallen bandwagon, doom porn writing?), but rather than texting me back, she immediately telephoned me.

My synchronicity bells tingled.

As she beat around the bush, talking about how she would like to form a not siloed think tank to contribute to progress, I could hardly contain myself — I could hardly maintain the welling tears.

In early 2021, I wrote:

'I came to Medium to hone my writing as a stepping stone to a new career. Lately, becoming a syndicated columnist has resonated. Philosopher, think tank member, or similar application of my vast mind has occurred to me. [Emphasis added] I request that you familiarize yourself with my work and keep me in mind should you come across an opportunity for my advancement.'

Well fuck my shit…I finally said to Toni, through my tears of pent-up synchronistic joy as I saw the four years unfolding, 'Are you asking me to be on your advisory board?'

Readers know the answer!!!!!"