It Depends on Your Perspective
August 7th 2007 04:17
A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "how heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it."
"If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. "In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."
He continued, "And that's the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on." "As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden."
Whatever burdens you're carrying now, let them down for a moment if you can." "Relax; pick them up later after you've rested. Life is short. Enjoy it!
Miswanderlust's smart assy suggestions for a better life
Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.
Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.
Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.
If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
Never buy a car you can't push.
Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.
Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.
Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.
It's hard to be funny when you have to be clean
We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
"If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. "In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."
He continued, "And that's the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on." "As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden."
Whatever burdens you're carrying now, let them down for a moment if you can." "Relax; pick them up later after you've rested. Life is short. Enjoy it!
Miswanderlust's smart assy suggestions for a better life
Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.
Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.
Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.
If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
Never buy a car you can't push.
Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.
Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.
It's hard to be funny when you have to be clean
We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
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Comment by David
This is a great post.
David ...
Comment by katyzzz
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katyzzz....what was that about a glass of water again?
Comment by Rosemary
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Comment by DuskDevi
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This is a post and a half of "smart assy" goodness.
Excellent post and a timely reminder. Thank you.
hugs hon...
Dusk
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Comment by Tracy
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Thank-you, this is perfect timing for me at the moment and words I would like to remember always:
I am learning to put my stuff down as my body told me recently that I was carrying too much and ended up in hospital. Now I'm trying to become more refreshed and I feel more peaceful. It's a journey, one that is changing each day....
Best wishes to you,
Tracy
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Comment by Miswanderlust
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High praise indeed coming from a jokester like yourself!
This is a great post.
I am honored!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
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Yep the birthday remark is so true...I guess that is what it makes it so funny!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
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Thanks for visiting, reading, and commenting!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
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This is a post and a half of "smart assy" goodness.
HAHAHAHA
Excellent post and a timely reminder. Thank you.
Glad that you enjoyed it girlfiend!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
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Thanks for visiting, reading, and commenting!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
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HAHAHAHA so glad to see you!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
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Sometimes I think that timing is divine. Thanks for sharing your morning with me! Listening to your body is always a good idea. I hope that you find peace and become more refreshed with every day
Cheers!
Mis
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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Words to live by. I've acutally printed this out.
Love ya work.
MNG
Comment by Miswanderlust
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Long time no see... glad to see you!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
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Wow! Thanks so much for the compliment. I am honored!
Mis
Comment by Norm
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This is a sturdy post.
Sorry, just doing some renovations.
A great post for burdens.
Norm
Comment by Miswanderlust
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i am so excited that you are showing yourself here! Didn't realize you fancied The Stones... you beast. So lovely to see you...
Mis