reward

Gizmodo ran a story this week about the development process for Facebook's new news feed. This process apparently involved post it notes and a wall. Here's a Gizmodo's photo of the new mock up:

Mock-up of new Facebook news feed
Photo from Gizmodo

This was a big news week for news and people were understandably excited about this behind the scenes look. I certainly was. I learned a lot about Facebook. Look closer at the picture. There
is a fire extinguisher cabinet covered with a sign that reads 'The Reward Is In The Process'.

The Reward Is In The Process
Photo from Gizmodo

Smokejumpers don't even take firefighting this seriously. Many folks fight fires for all the wrong reasons -- protection of property, loved ones, even just to save their own skins. Some do it for the thrill. Some even do it just to help complete strangers. How many do it, as these Facebookers might, as a step towards enlightenment?

Even the Tibetans can't be counted on to pursue enlightenment-based fire safety. Recent lapses have led to the death of several lazy practitioners caught up in nothing more than simple moral outrage over the fate of their country and countrymen. No enlightenment for them!

Remember:

Pull the safety pin from the handle

Aim the extinguisher nozzle or hose at the base of the fire, not at the flames.

Squeeze the handle slowly to discharge the agent.

Sweep side to side, approximately 6"/15cm from the fire until expended. Keep a safe distance from the fire.

The reward is in the process.