[Gatesedge] philosophy of beer

[P. J. Westervelt]

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PHILOSOPHY OF BEER



A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table
in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large
and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2" in
diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was full? They agreed it was.



The professor than picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.
He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas
between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the jar was full.
They agreed it was.



Then the professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.  Of
course, the sand filled up everything else. He then asked once more if the
jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes".



The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and
proceeded to pour their entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty
spaces between the sand. The students laughed.



Now said the professor, as the laughter subsided, I want you to recognize that
this jar represents life. The rocks are the important things – your family, your
partner, your health your children - things that if everything else was lost and
they and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter - like your job, your house, your car.
The sand is everything else. The small stuff.



If you put the sand into the jar first, there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks.
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.  Play with your
children. Take time to get medical checkups. Spend time with your partner.
There will always be time to go to work, paint the house.  Work in the yard.
Fix the plumbing.



Take care of the rocks first - the things that matter. The rest of the stuff is just sand.



One of the students raised her hand and inquired about what the beer represented.
The professor smiled. " I am glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no
matter how full your life may seem, there is always room for a couple of beers.


"Suppose you were an idiot... And suppose you were a member of Congress...But I repeat myself." - Mark Twain


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