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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. I was very impressed by the first round of debates today. I told you they'd be fun! As always, continue to check Edmodo over the weekend!
P.P.S Happy Father's Day to any fathers who read the updates!