The Glass Jar and the Two Cups of Coffee

When things in your lives seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the glass jar and the 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty glass jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

It’s Always Nice To Have A Friend

I’m on my way home, it’s past 5 already
The rain is pouring outside almost relentlessly
Feelin’ alone as I make my way home
But then I think of you
And I’m not feelin’ so blue.

And I say “it’s always nice to have a friend”
“It’s always nice to have a friend”
A friend who will hear me
Who’ll see right thru me
It’s always nice to have a friend.

Thinking of the times
It makes me smile
A friend like you
Makes this life worthwhile
And if the day comes
When you have to go
You know it in your heart
That I’ll miss you so

Coz it’s always nice to have a friend
It’s always nice to have a friend
A friend who will cheer me
Who’ll never ever leave me
It’s always nice to have a friend.

You know, it’s always nice to have a friend.

[written by Annika Rei on March 2007]