The Weight of a Glass
Author Unknown
A lecturer was giving a lecture to his students on stress management. He raised a glass of water and asked the audience, “How heavy do you think this glass of water is?” The students’ answers ranged from 20g to 500g.
“It does not matter on the absolute weight. It depends on how long you hold the glass. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance. The glass is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.”
“If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier. What you have to do is put the glass down and rest for a while before holding it up again.”
To Do Today: Put down your burdens periodically, so that you are refreshed and can carry on.
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Daily Lenten Commitment: “Let no one come to you without leaving better and happier.” – Mother Teresa