I’m reminded
of a philosophy professor who stood before his class with some items on the
table in front of him. When the class began he picked up a very large and empty
mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with some stones, about 2 inches in
diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it
was.
“Now,” said the professor, “I want
you to recognise that this jar represents your life. The rocks are the
important things – your family, your partner, your health and your children –
things that 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, 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 rocks. The same goes for your 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. Over this Christmas season pay attention to
the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take
your partner out on a date, do something for that your future self will thank you for. There will always be time to go to work, clean the
house, give a dinner party, or fix the sink.” Set your priorities, the rest is just sand.
This will be my last post for 2020 as I take some time out to
be with my family and friends. Allow me to take this opportunity to thank
all of you who have supported me` during the year, much appreciated.
Wishing you all an awesome Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. See you on the
other side. Love, Light and Laughter.
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