A story to make us think….
A lecturer was giving a talk to his students on stress management. He raised a glass of water and asked the audience, “How heavy do you think this glass of water is?” The students’ answers ranged from 20g to 500g.
The teacher responded, “It does not matter on the absolute weight. It depends on how long you hold it.
If I hold it for a minute, it is ok.
If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my arm.
If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance.
It is exactly the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.
If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier. What we have to do is put the glass down, rest for a while before hold it up again. We have to put down the burden periodically, so that we can be refreshed and are able to carry on.”
Whatever burdens you are having now, let them down for a moment. Ask Jesus to help you carry the load when you pick it up again. It is not intended that we do it alone…Jesus has promised: “I am with you always….”
– Sr. Marie Paul Grech, SND
Great reminder…especially during this time when so many are carrying weighty burdens.
Thanks.
Oh my…what a beautifully simple way to make the point. Thank you. I will pass this on to my children, grand children and also my great grandchildren…coming into shocking stress.
May you always be blest with this gift of wise counsel.
Peggie