I'm not quite sure why SA thinks that tweeting is "a ritual" that needs to prove "dedication to a profession". As someone who is serious about the academy, surely SA understands that sometimes, passion about a subject means wanting to share that passion, authentically, seriously, sincerely.
Whether it's JFK's infamous words, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country," or Obama's vision of hope "We gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord," it's a day for the President to prove dedication to the American people.
Both Cleveland and St .Louis have proven their dedication to the visual arts with the recent openings of new -- and free -- exhibition spaces.
The outstanding young winners have all proven their dedication to helping others through selfless, brave and exceptional achievements.
From its groundbreaking race- and gender-blind admission policy in 1835 and the Oberlin-Wellington Rescue of 1858, to the Oberlin Action for Civil Rights in 1969 and protests against racism, war, and international top-down capitalism through the 2000's, the college and its students have continually proven their dedication to racial, gender-based, economic and socio-political equality.
In reality, there is no need for getting worked up about the preparation – it doesn't prove dedication or expertise and it's all so much easier to calm down, go with the flow and remain relaxed.
It's almost impossible to resist the "do more" mentality, overworking for the sake of proving dedication or getting ahead.
Or, if you really want to prove your dedication to art, take off all your clothes and lie with friends or strangers in a modified sensory deprivation tank in heavily salinized water, heated to the temperature of human skin.
"In a world where business owners are expected to prove total dedication to their product, their possible stockholders and their bottom line, it makes sure that everyone knows that these women have other priorities".
