Chewy Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 After reading another thread on this site I thought I would post this up. The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Beers When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours=2 0in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Beers . A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly 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 as ked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous 'yes.' The professor then produced two Beers 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---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and 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, y our house and your 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. 'Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children . Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse 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---the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is j ust sand.' One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented. The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.' The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of Beers with a friend.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Great Read. It really puts things into perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegeaney Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 That is great. I especially like the part about there always being time for beers.....not that I have ever turned one down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Fantastic story Chris, and I agree 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Great story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jub jub Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 So true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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