"Remember to put the glass down"

After a very stressful day yesterday, this morning, I discovered this quote and video.  This really resonated with me; I love this metaphor.  And, the visual is a great reminder. 

Sometimes, we tend to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders.  It is difficult to let it go.  We need to remember to put the glass down.  For many of us, this is not a simple fix...and is much easier said than done.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNuvz1T0YOY

"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." 

It’s important to remember to let go of your stresses. As early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down!" 

And, for me personally, at the end I would add..."and allow Jesus to carry you through."