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Heres a little joke I just recieved in my mail. Although its just a joke it really got me thinking, up until the punchline that is. Just thought I'd share it with you all.
Philosophy 101
A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, silently he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks about 2" in diameter. 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, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous - yes.
The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and proceeded to pour their 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 rocks are the important things - your family, your partner, your health, your children - 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, 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 rocks. The same goes for your 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 dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal. Take care of the rocks 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 beer 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 beers."
Philosophy 101
A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, silently he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks about 2" in diameter. 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, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous - yes.
The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and proceeded to pour their 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 rocks are the important things - your family, your partner, your health, your children - 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, 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 rocks. The same goes for your 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 dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal. Take care of the rocks 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 beer 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 beers."
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I like this forum and this thread is why.
"It's already been done, but you werent to know"
"Sorry, sorry!"
"No problem"
And we all calmly discuss life, the universe and everything.
Meanwhile, in FOG, it's like the beginning of 28 Days Later
"It's already been done, but you werent to know"
"Sorry, sorry!"
"No problem"
And we all calmly discuss life, the universe and everything.
Meanwhile, in FOG, it's like the beginning of 28 Days Later
Azul wrote:
> I actually suppose that's a much simpler version of life, really.
You're wise beyond your years.
> I actually suppose that's a much simpler version of life, really.
You're wise beyond your years.
I actually suppose that's a much simpler version of life, really.
Heh. Amusing, very good.
Sounds like we're gonna drown them...
Emeralda wrote:
> I'll probably get accused of spaming
> again now.
Nope, you won't. The people who frequent this forum don't behave the same as those in the 'FOG chat' forum. It's like an oasis in the middle of a desert of squabbling thiteen year olds.
> I'll probably get accused of spaming
> again now.
Nope, you won't. The people who frequent this forum don't behave the same as those in the 'FOG chat' forum. It's like an oasis in the middle of a desert of squabbling thiteen year olds.
Emeralda wrote:
> ph . fuzzy wrote:
> I'll stick up for you (I'm sure that makes you feel *so* much better
> heh)
>
> It does. See look I'm smiling now :)!
All good :D
> ph . fuzzy wrote:
> I'll stick up for you (I'm sure that makes you feel *so* much better
> heh)
>
> It does. See look I'm smiling now :)!
All good :D
ph . fuzzy wrote:
> I'll stick up for you (I'm sure that makes you feel *so* much better
> heh)
It does. See look I'm smiling now :)!
> I'll stick up for you (I'm sure that makes you feel *so* much better
> heh)
It does. See look I'm smiling now :)!
lol don't worry.
I'll stick up for you (I'm sure that makes you feel *so* much better heh)
I'll stick up for you (I'm sure that makes you feel *so* much better heh)
ph . fuzzy wrote:
> Erm..this was posted a couple of days back.
>
> But not to worry, it was still pleasant to read, and you weren't to
> know.
Oh sorry. Thanks for telling me. I'll probably get accused of spaming again now. Oh dear, oh dear, I don't like conflict I really don't. I wish I had power to delete this. Oh now I'm depressed :(
> Erm..this was posted a couple of days back.
>
> But not to worry, it was still pleasant to read, and you weren't to
> know.
Oh sorry. Thanks for telling me. I'll probably get accused of spaming again now. Oh dear, oh dear, I don't like conflict I really don't. I wish I had power to delete this. Oh now I'm depressed :(
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