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A MAYONNAISE JAR AND 2 CUPS OF COFFEE
When things in your life seem almost too much to
handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough,
remember the mayonnaise jar and the 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 a 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-
your God, family, your children, your health, your
friends, and your 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, your 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. Play with your children. Take time to get
medical checkups. 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 -- the things that
really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just
sand."
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."
.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.ALL MY GTS FRIENDS SUDDEN DEATH IN MY FAMILY*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.
ITS WITH SAD REGRET TO INFORM YOU ALL THAT MY UNCLE SUDDENLY PASSED AWAY ON THURSDAY MORNING,HE LIVED IN GLASGOW WITH MY AUNTIE EILEEN, MY AUNTIE WAS LEFT UP THERE WITH NO FAMILY TO SUPPORT HER AT THIS TIME,SO ON THURSDAY I WENT UP THERE I BROUGHT HER BACK TO MY HOME,SHES WITH ME NOW AND WILL BE STAYING WITH ME TILL FRIDAY FOR THE FUNERAL SO IM UNABLE TO COME ON HERE AT THE MOMENT,HOPE TO SPEAK TO YOU VERY SOON.
LOVE TO YOU AND ALL YOUR ANGELS CLARE XXX
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* . Friends are like stars . * + *
. * . You don't always see them . *
but you know they are always there
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I have a little Angel way up in the sky ,
I've told her to watch over you,she said ok,but why ?
I told her how much I think of you, and how much you mean to me,she said she'll take much care of you,and how your life should be.
So when you feel the warmth at night,she's letting you know she's near.
She's right beside wherever you go,
she'll wipe away all your tears.
Send this on to your special friends and family you really love,
let them know you Love them.
I JUST DID !!!!!!!!! Love from Margaret xx
I can Not begin To Thank You for everything that you did for Alishia on her Birthday.
Words just don't seem to be enough.
Alishia's Daddy , 2 Sisters, Angel Princess Alishia & myself were all completely overwhelmed by all the Love & Kindess you sprinkled on Alishia's Memorial on what should have been her 15th Birthday.
You made a truly upsetting day much more bearable through knowing that you sincerely care.
A Million Thank You's are sent to you in this Message and Always for all the Love, Kindness & Support in the Past year I have been on GTS.
I truly Value Your Friendship
All Our Love, Hugs & Kisses Steph & my Little Angel Princess Alishia
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