Journey of a Sage

The man Arthomus was considered impressive. His parables, a few being borrowed (“Well read as well” Some would say.); lead him to being known as wise beyond his years. He also seemed to possess the powers of persuasion and telepathy.

Many loved him.

Some hated him. But as it was, his timing was perfect. So much so, that many were considering if this was merely coincidental.

And so it was that many cells of the pancreas did follow and abide in the wisdom of Arthomus

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Arthomus: “Of this body, you all understand only a tiny sliver of what there is to know. Yet all or most of what is necessary. It loves and nourishes all, but does not laud it over us. Is it not fair that the same be asked of you?”

Menelaus: “There are some who brag, Master.”

Arthomus: “And there are also some who eat their children wantonly. As long as the majority of us can recognize foolishness, the few fools who live are of no concern. In eating their children they stop themselves from extending their own foolishness.”

Understanding was writ upon the faces of many.

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A young Cell to Art

“But why not, if you have such influence, kill all the cancers? And the bacteria, viruses, etc.?”

Arthomus: “It is because I have such influence, that I do not do these things. For if I had the immune system do as you say; then all that you know of would parish. You and the body would both die. Know this, what seems to be disorder from a narrower view can be the manifestation of order from a broader view.”

*A smirk cross his face as Arthomus pauses

“I say it is the will of the body that bacteria exist; even right here in the guts. And especially here. Though you think they smell of ribonucleases, and as such cannot be trusted; the predictability of their nature is their bond. Bacteria can be trusted to be bacteria. And cells can be trusted to be cells; to eat, shit, and spread as they would.”

The cells found all of this hard to accept, yet accept it they did. For the actions of Arthoums, along with his natural profundity, lead most to trust him until sufficient reason was given not to.

That night there was such a party among the apostles as to entice others to share in their company. Put simply, all cells know that the good times which roll should be allowed to do so.