[WomensWisdom] The Big Rocks...June 21st
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W O M E N 'S W I S D O M
June 21, 2004
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Some wonderful opportunities have been coming into my life lately and I'm thoroughly enjoying them. As I've said yes to these new activities, some others have dropped off my plate. That isn't necessarily a problem, except that in this case, they are things that are important to me, like my pottery, my own leading edge learning and even writing this newsletter. My situation reminded me of a story I read a couple of years ago, called the Big Rocks about putting our top priorities first. Synchronistically, a dear friend of mine sent me this slightly different version of the Big Rocks story. I share it with you with the intention that like me, you too will be inspired to reorder your priorities and *consciously* choose what drops off your plate. And if you find that you're always saying YES (even when you really mean NO), then contact me for a sample coaching session! - Lauren Lee, Master Spirit Coach, Author and Speaker
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THE BIG ROCKS
(The Mayonnaise Jar and 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. So 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. Spend quality time with your family.
Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house, fix the disposal, and spruce up your car.
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." Contributed by Morgaine Beck, Certified Life Coach, CPCC, PCC; Daring To Live Full Out! Contact her for your fr*ee sample coaching session; (508) 548-6659, coach@morgainebeck.com
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