Change

 

"Illustration" courtesy of:  https://www.craiyon.com "an elephant and blow dart and blow dart gun"

It's been stated by many that "the only constant is change".  That's more of an intro to the heart of the matter.

Change means "growth" and stagnation means "decay".

Restating it "almost backward" can have "nearly the same" meaning:

• "Lack of change leads to decay or stagnation."

Do no more than "hold onto what you have" and watch it "disappear".