Joke: Cynics read this ( and do not smile bet you can't)

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
10/09/2008 19:27

The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee



When things in your lives 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, 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 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--your family, your children, your health, your

friends and your favourite 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, 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 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 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.'



Please share this with someone you care about. I did.....



Make every day a good day





Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
10/09/2008 19:29

A very true post Nige.

Pipie


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Message Posted:
10/09/2008 19:33

Aw that is soooooooo nice thankyou , Little nige .

Graham


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Posts: 397

Message Posted:
10/09/2008 20:02

Thats me snookered to start with I don't like coffee.



Graham

rasalih


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Posts: 25

Message Posted:
10/09/2008 20:36

that was really nice.

Groucho



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Message Posted:
10/09/2008 20:44

Thank you Mary Lynn Plaisance

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
10/09/2008 21:38

RE Groucho: (...) Thank you Mary Lynn Plaisance (...)



Nope, old boy. I quote from Mary Lynn Plaisance's web site: "I found out who the author is: By: Laura Bankston. Location: Anchorage, Alaska, United States. Laura Bankston is author of Internationally selling Cooking with Kids Curriculum: Homeschool Cooking in a Box and etc etc." More here (click the link): http://tinyurl.com/63c4mz .



Well, whatever, I'm deeply moved by this great story. (Btw: The story is a top-hit on the Internet and has been copied and pasted a million times (or more)). And rightly so. I almost cried a bit. My believe in humanity is restored. I love you all.

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
10/09/2008 21:57

My believe in humanity is restored.



Sorry: believe = belief

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
10/09/2008 21:59

Never let belief get in the way of regurgitation....

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 10:36

It was sent to me so I shared it, I hoped all who read it were in some small way inspired.

Ralph96



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Posts: 531

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 10:54

Nice one Nige.

Mellie


Joined: 30/01/2008
Posts: 145

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 11:03

Hi Littlenige



I am definetely inspired.......



I am feeling very guilty because I am on the computer when I have so much housework to do, but as the story states 'there will always be time to clean the house' so I am going to chat to all my friends on Facebook instead.

gary65


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Posts: 65

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 11:22

didn't realise you were so deep nige , nice start to the day

TRNCVaughan


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Message Posted:
11/09/2008 15:22

Smile? I nearly hurled.

littlenige



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Message Posted:
11/09/2008 15:40

hurled ?? vaughan is that a navy term ?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
11/09/2008 16:07

For Nigel : (...) hurled ?? vaughan is that a navy term ? (...)



===> "Hurled". Etymology: Middle English. Date: 13th century.



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Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
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Message Posted:
12/09/2008 17:26

Hi Nige that is so lovely makes you think what really is important. You are a real softie. See you soon Lilli

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
13/09/2008 01:47

Yes, it is true. But please spell definitely correctly.

It is from the verb to define - finite - get it - finally

Infinitely - (I know Phd..s who don't spell it right!)

Never mind, lovely posting.

Mellie


Joined: 30/01/2008
Posts: 145

Message Posted:
13/09/2008 14:15

Hello Phylray



Thank you so much for the English lesson I will definetely remember to spell it correctly next time



Mellie

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
13/09/2008 15:51

if you spell it right and the grammer is wrong do you get a bonus point ?



Hav a nice day give some one a hug say a nice word give a friend a kiss ?





Make some one smile and the whole world smiles with you .