Why an Arch, Exactly?

Arches allow the movement of light, air, people, or other vital elements through a building.  Often graceful in spite of their strength; they are under pressure from all sides.  Arches may be hidden, but they are still vital to the structure.

In fact the more obvious and grand an arch is (think the Arc de Triomphe), the less likely it is to have much use, beyond it's initial ceremonial function, and can become an impediment to traffic and other progress.  That's not the sort of arch I seek to be.

The ancient Romans required the engineer stand in an arch when the capstone was set. What better way to be accountable for your work, than to position yourself to be the first casualty should your design fail?

As a leader in business, as a Mom, as a citizen of the communities I love, I would like to be graceful, strong and useful, but in a way only obvious as part of some functional whole.   Not celebrated - just nicely placed; supporting the needs of those around me.

What about you?  Are you an arch in search of a good design?   A cornerstone for something important, but unfinished?  A window into a hidden world?  If you aren't sure, perhaps you need to consult the architect (which would be you) and find out where you fit into your own design....