A psychologist walked around a room while teaching a 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?" The answers called out ranged from 8 oz to 20 oz. She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is 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 stress and worries in life are like this glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them for a bit longer and they will begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed - incapable of doing anything. Always remember to put the glass down."
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The Side We Can't See
PoesieThis book is about depression, cutting, suicide, and feeling alone if you do not like those things or are sensitive to those subjects DON'T read! ****TRIGGER WARNING**** It might be a little to dark or "emo" for you but I am sorry I need to get t...
