How often do we become our own roadblocks? More than is considered healthy, I'm sure! However, the beauty of life is that each day, no matter how difficult, is a fresh start. As I listened to the speech of Dave McGillivray in our auditorium, I was reminded of a story that I'd like to share with you at this time of year, as we near our last 13 days together.
Once, a professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it. He held it up for all to see and asked the students, "How much do you think this glass weighs?"
"1 pound!" ..."2 pounds!" ..."3 pounds!" ... 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."
"Very good. But during all this, did the weight of the glass change?" asked the professor.
"No," replied the students.
"Then what caused the arm ache and the muscle stress? Instead, what should I do?"
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 them for a few minutes in your head, and they seem OK. Think of them for a long time, and they begin to ache. Hold them even longer, and they begin to paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything."
It is important to think of the challenges in your life, but it's even more important to "put them down" at the end of every day before you go to sleep. That way, you are not stressed, and you wake up refreshed and strong. You can handle any issue or any challenge that comes your way! Remember, friend: Put the glass down!
--Ms. Sanford
P.S. The winners of the Reading Challenge are Bella, Austin, Rouya, and Nate. We will be having our pizza party during lunch on Thursday, June 7th. Over the weekend, each of these people should e-mail me the names of two friends whom they would like to invite to our pizza party.
Also, as we make our own infomercials next week, I figured you'd appreciate this video from my friend Ellen. Enjoy. :)
Once, a professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it. He held it up for all to see and asked the students, "How much do you think this glass weighs?"
"1 pound!" ..."2 pounds!" ..."3 pounds!" ... 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."
"Very good. But during all this, did the weight of the glass change?" asked the professor.
"No," replied the students.
"Then what caused the arm ache and the muscle stress? Instead, what should I do?"
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 them for a few minutes in your head, and they seem OK. Think of them for a long time, and they begin to ache. Hold them even longer, and they begin to paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything."
It is important to think of the challenges in your life, but it's even more important to "put them down" at the end of every day before you go to sleep. That way, you are not stressed, and you wake up refreshed and strong. You can handle any issue or any challenge that comes your way! Remember, friend: Put the glass down!
--Ms. Sanford
P.S. The winners of the Reading Challenge are Bella, Austin, Rouya, and Nate. We will be having our pizza party during lunch on Thursday, June 7th. Over the weekend, each of these people should e-mail me the names of two friends whom they would like to invite to our pizza party.
Also, as we make our own infomercials next week, I figured you'd appreciate this video from my friend Ellen. Enjoy. :)