WHAT MAKES YOUR LIFE FULL?

"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 mayonnaise 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 roll
ed into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again... if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full.. The students responded with a unanimous ‘yes.’

The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.The students laughed..

‘Now,’ said the professor as the laughter subsided, ‘I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things—-your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions—-and 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, your house and your car.. 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 golf balls. The same goes for 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.

Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and mow the lawn.

Take care of the golf balls first—-the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented. The professor smiled and said, ‘I’m glad you asked.’ The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of Beers with a friend." General Knoledge

IT IS NOT WHAT HAPPENS TO US, BUT HOW LONG WE HOLD IT THAT HURTS US.

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching 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?"

Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.

She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it's 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 stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything."

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CHRIST IS THE ANSWER TO ALL YOUR NEEDS.

MAN’S QUEST:
Greece said …..Be wise, know yourself
Rome said……Be strong, discipline yourself
Judaism said …Be holy, conform yourself
Education says …Be resourceful, expand yourself...
Psychology says ….Be confident, fulfill yourself
Materialism says (attaches a lot of importance to money and wants to possess a lot of material)….Be acquisitive, please yourself
Pride says….Be superior, promote yourself
Asceticism (Simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures) says….Be inferior, suppress yourself
Diplomacy says….Be reasonable, control yourself
Communism (political belief that all people are equal)says….Be collective, secure yourself
Humanism says….Be capable, trust yourself
Philanthropy (Giving of money to people who need it without wanting anything in return) says ….Be unselfish, give yourself

Yet none of these ways has brought about fulfillment in people’s lives or entrance into eternity. For these people they soon discovered the emptiness of these pursuits and discovered reality check that these ways do not get you into Heaven.

CONCLUSION:
Jesus is the bread
Jesus is the light
Jesus is the gate
Jesus is the good shepherd
Jesus is the resurrection
Jesus is the way the truth and the life
Jesus is the true vine

VICHEKESHO!

Two girls boarded a matatu and the following conversation ensued:
Girl 1: What kind of a man would you wish marries you?
Girl 2: ......a billionaire...!
Girl 1: What if you don't get a billionaire?...
Girl 2: Well, i wouldn't mind a millionaire...
Girl 1: What if you don't get your millionaire?
Girl 2: Okay then... a man with over half a million.
A sleeping mlevi, Njoroge, seated behind woke up and said, ''akifika mia biri uniamshe!

The GODZILLIONAIRESS: Chronicles of a Sexy, Single, & Saved Christian Lady: The Urgency, Part 1

The GODZILLIONAIRESS: Chronicles of a Sexy, Single, & Saved Christian Lady: The Urgency, Part 1: The text below was originally drafted nearly 7 years ago, but it is still a topic that is very current in Christian communities and America...

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THINGS AREN'T ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEMS TO BE.

TWO TRAVELLING ANGLES:

Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family.

The family was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the mansion’s guest room. Instead the angels were given a small space in the cold basement....

As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it. When the younger angel asked why, the older angel replied, “Things aren't always what they seem.”

The next night the pair came to rest at the house of a very poor, but very hospitable farmer and his wife.

After sharing what little food they had the couple let the angels sleep in their bed where they could have a good night’s rest. When the sun came up the next morning the angels found the farmer and his wife in tears. Their only cow, whose milk had been their sole income, lay dead in the field.

The younger angel was infuriated and asked the older angel, “How could you have let this happen? The first man had everything, yet you helped him.” – she accused. “The second family had little but was willing to share everything, and you let the cow die.”

“Things aren't always what they seem.” – the older angel replied.

“When we stayed in the basement of the mansion, I noticed there was gold stored in that hole in the wall. Since the owner was so obsessed with greed and unwilling to share his good fortune, I sealed the wall so he wouldn’t find it. Then last night as we slept in the farmers bed, the angel of death came for his wife. I gave him the cow instead. Things aren't always what they seem.”

Sometimes that is exactly what happens when things don’t turn out the way they should. If you have faith, you just need to trust that every outcome is always to your advantage. You might not know it until some time later…

Should you find it hard to get to sleep tonight,
remember the homeless family who has no bed to lie in.

Should you find yourself stuck in traffic, don’t despair,
there are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard-of privilege.

Should you have a bad day at work,
think of the man who has been out of work for many months struggling to feed his family.

Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror,
think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.

Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking, “What is my purpose?”, be thankful, there are those who didn’t live long enough to get the opportunity.

HEALTHY HEART:

TOP 10 HEALTHY HEART TIPS: 

A healthy lifestyle will make your heart healthier. Here are 10 things you can do to improve yours:

BE ACTIVE:
Do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week. One way to achieve this target is by doing 30 minutes of activity on five days a week. Fit it in where you can, such as by cycling to work.

STOP SMOKING:
Smoking is one of the main causes of coronary heart disease. A year after giving up, your risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.

MANAGE YOUR WEIGHT:
Being overweight can increase your risk of heart disease. Stick to a well-balanced diet low in fat and high in fruit and vegetables, combined with plenty of physical activity. Download the 12-week weight loss plan.

DITCH THE SALT: 
To maintain a healthy blood pressure, stop using salt at the table and try adding less to your cooking, or cut it out completely. You'll soon get used to it. Also watch out for high salt levels in processed foods. Check the food labels – a food is high in salt if it has more than 1.5g salt (or 0.6g sodium) per 100g.

GET YOUR 5 A DAY:
Eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Add dried fruit to breakfast cereal, and add vegetables to your pasta sauces and curries.

EAT OILY FISH:
Eat oily fish twice a week. Fish such as mackerel, sardines, fresh tuna and salmon are an excellent source of omega-3 fats, which can help protect against heart disease.

WALK OFF STRESS:
If you're feeling under pressure, clear your mind with a walk. It will help put your ideas in order and reduce tension. If it's a brisk walk, it will also count towards your daily activity.

CUT OFF SATURATED FAT:
Small changes to your diet can have positive health benefits. Choose semi-skimmed over full-fat milk, leaner cuts of meat, and steam or grill foods rather than frying.

DRINK LESS OR NONE AT ALL:
Alcohol can be fattening. If you added three or four gin and tonics to your usual daily diet, you could put on nearly 2kg over four weeks.

READ THE FOOD LABEL:
When shopping, look at the label on food packets to see what the product contains. Understanding what is in food will help you make healthier choices.