I read this piece of writing a while ago and thought of sharing it with you all.
A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to the audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: “How heavy is this glass of water?”
Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.
She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.” She continued, “The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything.”
It’s important to remember to let go of your stresses. As early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don’t carry them through the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down!
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.
– William James
A very good thing to remember. Thank you. Also, tank you for your input on my postings.>KB
A great illustration to help us release our troubles. Thank you!
You’re truly welcome!
Reblogged this on ELANA – The Voice of the Future and commented:
GOOD TO REMEMBER!
Great analogy and truth. Thank you Elana. 😉
Hey there!
I have surprise for you!!! 🙂
I have nominated you for MOST INFLUENTIAL BLOG AWARD 2012…
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Though I am too late to acknowledge this, this really means a lot to me.
Thank you so much for the nomination Amna. 🙂
Though I am too late to acknowledge this, this really means a lot to me.
Thank you so much for the nomination Amna. 🙂
I guess it not such a big problem as I my-self checked out my blog after 6 months… So not a big deal 😉 😛 🙂 😀
Hehe 😀
Thanks!!
Pleasured always 🙂
Words to live by ! Thanks for sharing this story!
You’re most welcome!
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Great share Tapish! hope ur fine and safe .Must have been a terrible time for you there after the blasts.
Hey Soumya!
How are you doing? Hope everything is great.
Yes! am fine..wht abt u?been a long time
Yes it has been several months. I’m good n back to read your lovely poems!
Iam glad you are back.missed you here on the blog world.hope ur doing fine there..
Yes I’m in Bangalore now. It’s a great place 🙂
Wonderful …. Kudos for this post… 🙂
Thank you 🙂
I love this! Never thought about it that way before.
Yeah that’s really a great perspective.
Reblogged this on twrightloveblog and commented:
Great point!
hi. I’m Ryan from Indonesia.
Really love your sharing here. it’s not about the weight but how long we hold it.
can i reblogg it on my blog? really love to share it to others.
Yeah you shall do it 🙂
I am glad you liked it!
Pretty late in reading this one ( actually all 😛 )…but couldnt help commenting ‘coz its actually so true..made me think in a different perspective altogether…..!!!
Haha.. Glad that you read and liked it 🙂