I'm not sure where I got this but wish I'd adopted it about 50 years ago.
"When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Beers.
"When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Beers.
A professor
stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.
When the
class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and
proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then
asked the students if the jar was full.
They agreed
that it was
.
.
The
professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He
shook the jar lightly.
The pebbles
rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.
He then
asked the students again if the jar was full.
They agreed
it was.
The
professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course,
the sand filled up everything else.
He asked
once more if the jar was full.
The students
responded with a unanimous 'yes.'
The
professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire
contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.
The students
laughed.
'Now,' said
the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar
represents your life.
The golf
balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your
friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only
they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles
are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.
The sand is
everything else---the small stuff.
'If you put
the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles
or the golf balls.
The same
goes for life.
If you spend
all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the
things that are important to you.
Pay
attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.
Spend time
with your children.
Spend time
with your parents.
Visit with
grandparents.
Take your
spouse out to dinner.
Do something
for yourself
There will
always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
Take care of
the golf balls first---the things that really matter.
Set your
priorities.
The rest is just
sand.
One of the
students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented.
The
professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.'
The Beer
just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room
for a couple of Beers with a friend."
I did a little research and this was published by Darrell Creswell on March 26, 2010
I did a little research and this was published by Darrell Creswell on March 26, 2010
That says it all doesn't it. You can bet I will keep this one.
ReplyDeleteSam
That's my life right now. But I've always been a tough cookie. This too shall pass. (And can I have chocolate instead of the beer? I like it so much better.)
ReplyDeleteLarry, I really like your foggy cover photo... We went over to Pigeon Forge today and then wandered through Cades Cove. The weather has warmed up and the roads were clear. The snow should be gone by tomorrow. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteLove it! And I think I've read that before. GO BRONCOS.
ReplyDeleteSo true!
ReplyDeleteLove the tree filled with moss and foggy header!!! Thanks for the great advice, just what's needed. Now, if you could just stop all this snow again today!
ReplyDeleteI love this Larry- great thoughts for anyone. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am always glad to be reminded of this!
ReplyDeleteVery wise words, Larry. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteVery wise and so true. I often get trapped by the small stuff and let the golf balls in life get lost in the water hazard of life. Good thing I had you for a dad who made sure that if I learned nothing else it's the lesson of the 2 Beers! I love you!
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