Just because it is a gift, does not mean it comes without cost. Encumbrance epitomized the struggle to maintain meaning. Quotes like "Anything worth doing is worth doing well" inspired this work. Anything worth carrying: values, skill, love, possessions; they all come at a cost. Living up to the values you believe in cost you the sacrifice of standing up for those values. Any skill, even if its seen as a natural Talent, requires you to stay accountable and maintain those skills. Love requires respect and accountability, leisure requires work, etc.