I think of storage as a pause button on life’s engine. A battery keeps the power that was once in motion waiting until we decide to use it. It’s not a time machine, just a way to postpone action. The urge to stash energy mirrors the urge to hold onto moments—an attempt to smooth the ups and downs we can’t control. Ethically, it’s neutral; the question is how we use that potential. If we use it to power clean systems, it’s a step toward stewardship. If we hoard it to create dependence, it can deepen inequality. The inevitability comes from our need for predictability, but it also forces us to decide what we value when we finally release that stored power.