I am not the author of this story, but I really loved it.
I think, then, that everyone, especially those who lived through an experience like mine, should review their priorotà and have a professor of philosophy as well.
A professor before his philosophy class without saying a word, takes a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with balls courses. He then asked the students if the jar was full. Students agree and say yes. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. The pebbles into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full and they respond back to you.
The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand fills all the gaps, and He asked once more if the jar was full. Also this time the students responded with a unanimous. The professor quickly added two cups of coffee to the contents of the can and actually fill all the gaps between the sabbia. Allora gli studenti si mettono a ridere. Quando la risata finisce il professore dice: “Voglio che vi rendiate conto che questo barattolo rappresenta la vita…Le palle da golf sono le cose importanti come la famiglia, i figli, la salute, gli amici, l’amore, le cose che ci appassionano. Sono cose che, anche se perdessimo tutto e ci restassero solo quelle, le nostre vite sarebbero ancora piene. Le palline di vetro sono le altre cose che ci importano, come il lavoro, la casa, la macchina, ecc. La sabbia è tutto il resto: le piccole cose. Se prima di tutto mettessimo nel barattolo la sabbia, non ci sarebbe posto per le palline di vetro né per le palle da golf. La stessa cosa succede con la vita. Se utilizziamo tutto il nostro time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that really matter. Pay attention to things that are critical to your happiness playing with your kids, take the time to go to the doctor, go to dinner with your partner, practice your favorite sport or hobby. There will always be time to clean house, cut grass, to fix the little things ... Employees 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 and said: "I'm glad you ask this question. It 's just to show you that no matter how busy can sembrare la vostra vita, c’è sempre posto per un paio di tazze di caffé con un amico!”.
