A professor began his class by holding up a
glass with some water in it.
He held it up for all to see; asked the
students,’ How much do you think this glass weighs? ‘
’50gms!’ …. ’100gms!’ ……’125gms’ ……the
students answered.
‘I really don’t know unless I weigh it,’
said the professor, ‘but, my question is: What would happen if I held it up
like this for a few minutes?’
‘Nothing’ the students said.
‘Ok what would happen if I held it up like
this for an hour? ‘The professor asked.
‘Your arm would begin to ache’ said one of
the students.
‘You’re right, now what would happen if I
held it for a day?’
‘Your arm could go numb; you might have
severe muscle stress; paralysis;
Have to go to hospital for sure! ‘Ventured
another student; all the students laughed.
‘Very good.
But during all this, did the weight of the glass change? ‘ asked
The professor. ‘No’ the students said.
Then what caused the arm ache & the
muscle stress?’
The students were puzzled.
‘Put the glass down!’ said one of the
students.
‘Exactly!’ said the professor.’ Life’s
problems are something like this.
Hold it for a few minutes in your head;
they seem OK.
Think of them for a long time & they
begin to ache. Hold it even longer & they begin to paralyze you. You will
not be able to do anything.
It’s important to think of the challenges
(problems) in your life, but
EVEN MORE IMPORTANT to ‘put them down’ at
the end of every day before you go to sleep.
That way, you are not stressed, you wake up
every day fresh & strong & can handle any issue, any challenge that
comes your way!’
Remember to PUT THE GLASS DOWN TODAY!
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