Once A professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it. He held it up for all to see; asked the students, “How much do you think this glass weighs?’50gms!’ ?….’100gms!’ ……’125gms’ ……the students answered. I really don’t know unless I weigh it,’ said the professor, ‘but, my question is: What would happen if I held it up like this for a few minutes?’ Nothing’ the students said. OK what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour?’ the professor asked. Your arm would begin to ache’ said one of the students. You’re right, now what would happen if I held it for a day?’ Your arm could go numb, you might have severe muscle stress & paralysis; have to go to hospital for sure ventured another student ; all the students laughed. Very good. But during all this, did the weight of the glass change? Asked the professor. No replied the students Then what caused the arm ache; the muscle stress?’ Instead What should I do? The students were puzzled. Put the glass down! said one of the students. Exactly!’ said the professor’ Life’s problems are something like this. Hold it for a few minutes in your head; they seem OK. Think of them for a long time; they begin to ache. Hold it even longer; they begin to paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything. It’s important to think of the challenges (problems) in your life, but EVEN MORE IMPORTANT to ‘put them down’ at the end of every day before you go to sleep. That way, you are not stressed, you wake up every day fresh; strong ; can handle any issue, any challenge that comes your way! Remember friend to PUT THE GLASS DOWN TODAY!!! That’s life!!!
By Strive Masiyiwa A few weeks ago I went to the doctor. I will tell you what he said about my health at the end, but first read this: Twenty years ago, I arranged to meet a well-known British international businessman who invested a lot in Africa at the time. We agreed to meet for dinner at a leading hotel in London. After a good meeting, we started to walk out of the restaurant when he suddenly collapsed in the lobby. There was total pandemonium as they rushed to get medical assistance. Being London, an ambulance arrived in minutes. I jumped in the back with him as paramedics wrestled to keep him alive. He had had a heart attack and had to have triple bypass heart surgery. Sadly he died a few weeks later. He hadn't been sick and his sudden death surprised everyone. And yet as I reflected on it, and later discussed it with a doctor friend who knew him, I realized he was very laid back about his health despite having a hectic business life. Even during our dinner...
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