Put the Glass Down

Hi Everyone,

It's been awhile but I felt compelled to write this morning. Over the pass seven months, my life has changed for the better. The changes have been a divine blessing but I realized I was carrying other people's stress. Of course I have my own stressors but what do I mean by other people's stress? Other people's opinions.....other people's jealousy, other people's lies....just other people's beliefs about my life, my goals and dreams, my Blessings, my decisions, and my character. It's funny how when you try to do what's right how you come under intense scrutiny. Unfortunately, that's life.

I came across this quote this morning during morning meditation. I don't know the original source, but if you know where it came from, please let me know and I will credit it.

"A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: “How heavy is this glass of water?” Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz. She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn't change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.” She continued, “The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything.” Remember to put the glass down."

This is a really great story of how important it is NOT to hold on to things. Stress, anger, negativity, and worry all weigh and become a lot of extra "weight" to carry around. Most of the time it's not even your problem. My new motto is "if it's not my problem, then it's not my burden to bear." This motto has helped me to stay focused and to keep the main thing the main thing. The "weight" will cause you to get off track and lose sight of your divine purpose. STAY FOCUSED!

No one is perfect and we all fall short sometimes but self-reflection is key to ensuring we continue to grow in wisdom and get better each day. Even with our baggage, we can't let other people's mess/stuff dictate who we are called to be.

I encourage you to meditate and listen to the spirit for guidance and walk in your divine purpose.

Think about what you are holding onto now and tell yourself to "put the glass down."

One Love,

Robin