Think about it

A professor stood before his Philosophy class and held 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 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 that 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 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-Allah, 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 things that
are important to you".

"Pay attention to the thing things that are critical to your
happiness. Lead a life as a obedient creature of your Creator. Play
with your children. Take time to get the medical check-ups. Take your
spouse out. Play another game 18 hole at the golf course. 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".



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