The professor holds up a glass of water to demonstrate to students how problems that seem small can become overwhelming if dwelled upon for too long. While the weight of the glass did not change, the professor's arm would begin to ache after holding it for an hour and could become numb or lead to muscle stress if held all day. This represents how small problems may initially seem manageable but can paralyze us if we focus on them constantly. The lesson is that while problems should be thought through, it is important to "put the glass down" or stop thinking about problems at the end of the day so we can wake up fresh and able to handle challenges in a healthy way.
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1. When you leave office today.
Study this small story,
Hope that makes a BIG change in
YOU
2. Professor began his class by holding up a
glass with some water in it.
He held it up for all to see & asked the
students
How much do you think this glass
weighs?
'50gms!' .... '100gms!' .....'125gms'
..the students answered.
3. 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.
4. '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 student
5. 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 & have to
go to hospital for sure!
.. ventured another student & all the
students laughed
6. Very good.
But during all this, did the weight of the
glass change?
asked the professor.
'No. Was the answer.
7. Then what caused the arm ache & the
muscle stress?
The students were puzzled.
What should I do now to come out of
pain? asked professor again.
Put the glass down! said one of the
students
8. Exactly! said the professor.
Life's problems are something like this.
Hold it for a few minutes in your head & they
seem OK.
Think of them for a long time & they begin to
ache.
Hold it even longer & they begin to paralyze
you. You will not be able to do anything.
9. It's important to think of the
challenges or problems in your life,
but EVEN MORE IMPORTANT is
to PUT THEM DOWN' at the end
of every day before You go to sleep.
That way, you are not stressed, you
wake up every day fresh &strong &
can handle any issue, any challenge
that comes your way!
10. 'PUT THE GLASS DOWN
TODAY! '
So, When you leave office today,
Remember friend to