This morning I was awakened by loud thunder and driving rain. We have had really strong storms coming through here for a couple of weeks now. I am not usually overly concerned about thunderstorms, but this one took out our electricity for several hours.
It is very challenging to wake up in the morning and not have the electricity to help you dress and have breakfast. But we’ll all manage to get through it. I just hope the power is back on when I get home tonight.
My bath towels are getting ragged. I love them, but we use them all the time. I guess you can only wash cotton towels so many times before they start getting worn. So I’ll be looking for towels to go on sale at one of the nicer department stores and I’m going to stock up my linen closet with fresh, soft new towels.
I know of a lot of people that have had to take jobs with less pay than they received before they were laid off just to have something coming in, something to hopefully survive with until something better comes along. Unfortunately, with cooler weather coming in now, a lot of people are in need of help with heating costs. Saving money is a must too now. If you’re lucky enough to set things up so your expenses aren’t as high, then you’re one of the lucky ones and these guys just might be able to help you learn how to do just that.
Still other people need help with payday loans to make it through the month. Luckily there are a lot of options with payday loans now too. I can’t think of anyone that hasn’t needed help from time to time when an unexpected expense arises. We all have them unfortunately. Then there are the holidays coming and a lot quicker than a lot of us would like. There are a lot of cheap presents you can find that will not only make others happy, but help you to spread the Christmas cheer in your home. Nothing makes most people feel better than seeing someone happy with what you have purchased for them but it doesn’t have to be expensive. Don’t forget that.
There are several ways to look at life and this college professor has the best philosophy I have ever heard. What do you think?
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly 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 a unanimous ‘yes.’
The professor then produced two Beers 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 family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions—and 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. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18.
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 Beer represented.
The professor smiled and said, ‘I’m glad you asked.’ The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of Beers with a friend.
I have a hard time admitting that my grandparents are getting older, ya know. I still see them as I did as a child. One thing I’m very happy about is they’re redoing one of their bathrooms with one of those walk-in bathtubs. My grandfather is getting up in age and my grandmother has bad knees so it’s hard for both of them to step into their other tub.
There are several models of walk-in tubs for them to choose from too. I had no idea there were as many as there are but I was sure glad to see that. In fact, on that web site I found many links and resources for the elderly and disabled that I was totally unaware of. I guess things like that don’t get your attention unless you know of someone personally in need of resources like that. It’s a great service they provide for the elderly and disabled I think. I know I was glad to see them to help out my grandparents.
