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| | A LIFE WELL LIVED ! | | | Sunday, October 18, 2009 (3:15 PM)
(I'm feeling calm) | | | A Life Well Lived
A life well-lived cannot be defined
by fame or fortune or things deemed mine.
It is never secured under lock and key,
or hidden by a mask of falsity.
Neither can it ever be bought or sold
for pieces of silver or bars of gold.
It is never new; instead ragged and worn
by continuous use from the moment we're born.
Singed by fire and dusted by grace,
its lessons are learned through the trials that we face.
The ones who are wise seek the help of a Guide,
While those with ego, rely on their pride.
In a world where fortunes are treasured in banks,
the Savior knows who has knelt to give thanks.
And those, by far, are the richest of all
who have heard and shared and answered His call.
They are the ones sustained every day.
They rely on the Lord to show them the way.
He stands beside them in sickness and health;
His love and mercy are proof of their wealth.
And when this life is over and they are called home,
a glorious reunion awaits at God's throne.
Where the Father will dance and heaven resound
as the faithful servant is presented his crown.
And left here to mourn are people like me;
though sad, I am grateful He allowed me to see
that what really matters, the things to hold dear
are memories made and the love that we share.
Beautiful lessons are learned in His name
for the Spirit steps in to kindle the flame.
Love is never lost; friends are never apart.
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| | PLEASE READ TO FIND THE MORAL OF THE STORY. | | | Tuesday, August 4, 2009 (3:37 PM)
(I'm feeling cheerful) | |
PLEASE READ TO FIND THE MORAL OF THE STORY.
The Mayonnaise Jar
When things in your life seem, Almost too much to handle,
When 24 Hours in a day is not enough,
Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of 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.
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 - God, family,
children, health, Friends, and 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, house, and 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.
So...
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.
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 other "Golf Balls"
I just did......
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