Consult the Guru

Pondering #420 - Academia

...Think not of the things that you put into your head but instead think of those things that you carry with you. Think upon your lunch box and loose fruit items, think on gigantic textbooks and laptops - assorted cables, batteries and power bricks... forget not of A4 sized documents.

It is of these items of weight that make in us such weighty thoughts.

Thus to carry such weight is an honoured task that only the most worthy aspire to. Those that rise to this task must be of the highest quality and durability in the face of abrasive and pointed criticism.

They must be held together at the seams with the strongest of stuff.

But they also must be tender and cushioning and breathe deeply while those around them face the heat of modern times.

...and so we must be like the bag - be at one with the bag - dispense with material belongs and place yourself in the bag - have warranty, durability and quality beyond all comparison...