Today, I was just surfing the
internet when I came across an interesting video teaching a most valuable
lesson for leading a great and happier life. I thought that it is worth sharing
with all of you and put in my thought on connecting to all of us, the CA
Students.
So first let's see what is
that story. "A professor put an empty jar on classroom table. He took out
some table tennis balls and filled the jar with them. Then, he asked the
students whether the jar is full or not? Everyone replied, Yes.. the jar is
full. Then, he took out some small pebbles and put them into the jar. The
pebbles adjusted in the jar utilizing the available space. He again asked the
students whether the jar is full? The students replied, Yes. After that, he
filled some sand in the jar.
The sand has also settled in
the jar. The Professor, once again asked the students whether the jar is full?
The students again replied, Yes. At last, the professor poured some coffee in
the jar. The students couldn't understand what was the professor trying to
explain. So, the professor explained. The jar represents one's life. The tennis
balls represent the important things required to lead a happy life properly
with Family, Friends, Health, and Passion. The pebbles represent the other
important things like car, job, home. The sand represents just the small stuff
that is not so much required. If we put the sand first in the empty jar, we
will not be able to put the balls and pebbles in the jar.
Same is the case with our
lives. If we spend whole of our energy in the small stuff, then we will not be
able to find time for the important things of our life. We will not be able to
achieve the things that are our priorities. So, there's a need to maintain a
proper balance between our priorities. There's a need to take care of the
things that matter to us more for a happy life. A student eagerly asked, what
does the coffee represent?
The professor simply replied,
it represents how busy your life seems to be, always find time to drink a cup
of coffee with your closed ones." Now, the real question comes out from your
mind, how can a CA student apply this story in their life? The simple answer is
.. in the same way as the professor narrated. First, find time for your family.
The family support is must for a better future of yours.
Second, spend time with
friends who are pursuing CA course and discuss your study related matters and
issues with them. Third, one of the most neglected things, take care of your
health. You need to stay healthy and proceed towards your goal. You can't
afford to lose 10 days of sickness, just before your exams. Lastly, don't
forget your passion. You have to become a CA. Keep in your mind that you will
be able to get a good job or your own home (that are the other important
things) only after becoming a CA. Then, you are left with the small stuff of
your life. And remember, in your busy schedule also, small breaks are necessary.
So, find some time to refresh
yourself. Meet your closed ones and have some fun. "Good things happen
when you set your priorities straight." Set your priorities and stay happy.
Wouldn't it be a good idea to create a course?
