INTERESTING THOUGHT?

[kcjenkins]

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an 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 enquired: "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."

Remember to put the glass down.

[MsTabbyKats]

So true.....

[Catherine]

Fill the glass with a good single-malt - then drink it!

[SFA]

Thanks KC. Your message is perfect timing for me.

[kcjenkins]

We all fall into the trap of holding on to a problem too long, from time to time. I needed the reminder myself, which is why I decided to share it. Glad to know you got something good out of it too.

[mcb39]

We all fall into the trap of holding on to a problem too long, from time to time. I needed the reminder myself, which is why I decided to share it. Glad to know you got something good out of it too.

Your message inspired me to move on with a tax return that I have been procrastinating over for personal reasons. I will now put my feelings aside and get the return finished and filed this week even though I am on vacation. The message is clear and correct.