Do you allow the sand and the pebbles to distract you or do you stick with the golf balls?

Question

The Mayonnaise Jar

When things in your life seem Almost too much to handle, When 24 Hours in a day is not enough, Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class And had some items in front of him.
When the class began, wordlessly, He picked up a very large And empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.He then asked the students If the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.He then asked The students again If the jar was full.. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded With an unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced Two cups of coffee from under the table

And
poured the entire contents Into the jar, effectively filling the empty space
between the sand. The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor, As the laughter subsided, "I want you to
recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the
important things - Family, children, health, Friends, and Favorite
passions -- 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, house, and 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 golf balls. The same goes for 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.

So...

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play With
your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your

Take your partner out to
dinner. Play another 18.

There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.

"Take care of the golf balls first

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee
represented.

The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked".

It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's
always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."


Blessings To All!
)o(

lol...got all caught up in the "sand" and almost forgot the best part!

Thanks Heretic for the reminder!
)o( Trinity

Nice try Raji! Close, but no cigar..:)

Lady M....as usual, the best part is last!

Answer 1

I believe the Coffee represents the fact that there is ALWAYS room for more in our lives, as the coffee will fill the spaces between the sand grains.

Either that or it was the prof's break time. LOL

Brightest Blessings,
Raji the Green Witch

Answer 2

I always focus on what is going to be the
most important call at hand for the day.
In my line of work we use the Priority system.
When I'm at home with my family, I take full
advantage of the joy of having fun with my
Daughter who loves playing sports, as do I.
I don't stress out because it gets you
Absolutely no where. My Religious Faith as
a Christian enables me to think positive
thoughts and keeps my mind & Body Strong.
Note: Don't have a 24/ 7 Attitude. It's not
Healthy. But I don't have a little Army like
you do Trinity! And I know you wouldn't
Change a thing. God Blessed you with many.
Merry Christmas to you & your family.

Answer 3

Do you allow the catechism and the church dogma to distract you or do you stick with the Word of God? That is the question.

Is it nobler of the mind to think for yourself, or buy into the sermon and end them (thoughts)!

The full mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee will haunt my dreams tonight.

Thank you for a parable to remind me of my midnight snack. I knew I was still up for a reason!

This answer is so odd that I know my bed is calling me.

Speaking of golf balls, isn't it wild how fans need to shout "get in the hole", to the ball on the golf course greens?

Now I 'KNOW' I have to get to bed.

Good night all!!

"Sweet" dreams.

Answer 4

Dearest Trinity,

I read this all the way through 3 times. I love it, so great and so true. Take care of those golf balls, leave the sand for later.

Question: what category does computer time on Answers fall into? :D

Blessings,
Lady Morgana )0(

Answer 5

That's very sweet, and an excellent sentiment...but...what does the coffee represent if sand represents the smaller things?

Answer 6

That's very cool, Trinity. Just what I needed to cheer me up after a loooong day at work :)

Answer 7

a timely reminder, when i feel like i don't have time for anything else and i know that i am neglecting the people that matter to me. i can't sit on here tonight i have a few phone calls to make.
thanks. i needed that.