KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge weighs nothing. But stress can be a killer. I wasn’t in the wilderness. In fact, I was sitting in a room. I planned to survey the wilderness thus reducing potential stress. But how was I going to do this? I couldn’t meet the task! I’d have to think hard and use high levels of mental skill. I knew it was best to take in little and often. Also, I’d have to learn from others. At last feeling wholly prepared for the expedition ahead I set off. First I assessed the dangers to my left. Then I assessed the dangers to my right. I had missed the ones in my middle and, the ones on my feet. So I assessed those also. Then I took TWO steps forward and placed my rock hammer.

The feeling was good. It was fun. I breathed in deeply the true scent of freedom. Then I looked down to see Steven my climbing partner. To my horror he had lost his head. Literally! Fatefully my axe had accidentally fallen out of my rucksack when I wasn’t looking. I knew it was essential to keep going no matter what. ‘Progress wins over hesitation!’ I bellowed, the echo reverberating around the mountain. I then made for the summit. However, safety was everything so I abandoned my attempt at that point. later told myself it was best to remain calm if possible if such circumstances arose again.

I returned to my room. Had I been wise? Had I had the right knowledge? All this was too much to contemplate. I switched on my television and began to watch. Creativity is everything but knowledge is like a mountain lake. It is cold and pure.