What's More Important?

Sometimes we lose sight of what is really important in our lives.
At times like these I like to take a step back and really think about it.
So, recently my friend was in a car accident.
He totally destroyed his car and lost quite a few things in the process.
Nonetheless, he is doing fine, so not to worry.
But it really makes you wonder, what can you afford to lose?
Well, I could leave behind my material possessions in an instant.
Why? Because my life is more important.
But what makes your life fulfilling?
For me its my family and friends.

So, on to today's philosophy lesson.

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 jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

So the professor then 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.

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 agreed unanimously.

The professor then picked up a can of beer and poured it into the jar. The beer filled up the remaining space in the jar. He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students again agreed that it was.

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

The pebbles are the other things that matter - like your job and your studies.

The sand is everything else. The small stuff."

"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued "there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your 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. Hang out with your friends. Spend time with your family. There will always be time to for work and study.Take care of the rocks first - the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

"What about the beer?", one student asked. At this, the professor laughed. "The beer just goes to show that no matter how full your life is, everyone can do with a drink or two".

Hopefully, everyone can learn from this.
Treasure what you have in your life.
Your friends and family will always be there for you.
And there is always time for the smaller things (like the HSC).
(I also can't disagree with a drink or two every now and then xP)

Go out and enjoy your life.
Because under all the sand and pebbles, are the rocks.
The ones that will always be there, that don't leave your side.

Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO

Party rock is in the house tonight
Everybody just have a good time
And we gonna make you lose your mind
Everybody just have a good time

(As opposed to the Study Hard Anthem)

In the end just go out and get a blast out of life.
Cos that's what life is for, living.
Aim high, cos you never know where it will take you.
(This one's aimed at you, HSC students)



Also, shout out to Savvy, was good seeing you <3