Guest guest Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Thanks Barbara. That was very insightful and true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Yes, Barbara Those thoughts are necessary for us. I appreciate being reminded to put it down whenever I can. Regards Sunny > > Hi all-- > > Passing on something a friend saw in a print journal. It has helped > me with mentally managing the life-long " weight " of mito. > > Barbara > > > > A lecturer was giving a lecture to his students on stress > management. He raised a glass of water and asked the class, " How > heavy do you think this glass of water is? " > > The students' answers ranged from 20 grams to 500 grams. > > " Actually, absolute weight doesn't matter, " the lecturer said. " The > real weight depends on how long you hold it. If you hold the glass > for a minute, it will feel okay. If you hold it for an hour, you > will have an ache in your arm. If you hold it for a day, you will > have to call an ambulance. Even though the absolute weight of the > glass never changes, the longer you hold it, the heavier it becomes. " > > " What does this mean practically? " asked the lecturer. " If we carry > our burdens all the time, sooner or later we will not be able to > carry on. The burden becomes impossibly heavy. What you have to do > is turn loose, put the glass down and rest awhile. Then you will be > able to pick it up again. " > > > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained > herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of > this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are > reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the > postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their > own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends > one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of > the attack. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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