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November 30, 2009
Monday Inspiration for All
Today is the beginning of yet another post-it filled week in my agenda. After an uber relaxing weekend spent at the Embassy Suites in Niagara Falls, feels surreal to be back at the office on Monday morning. Somewhere in my mind, I’m still floating on cloud 9 and sleeping in the most comfortable beds you can imagine. I was pleasantly surprised to see in my email sent by my Impact colleague, Alex Shipillo, a short story that may change your gears on how you approach things.
A genie goes up to a poor boy and tells him, “take as many pebbles as you can and put them into your backpack. Tomorrow you will be both happy and sad.” The boy obliged and he put many pebbles in his bag. The next day, every pebble in his bag had turned into a diamond. He was happy that he had so many diamonds, but sad that he didn’t take as many pebbles as he could have.
Moral of the story: How many pebbles do you not pick up every day that could turn into a diamond?
I’ve always been someone that has wanted to do everything, and be everywhere at the same time, often taking a lot more on my plate that seems impossible to handle, but somehow making it through at the end of it all. But as my schedule is seemingly becoming more and more demanding, I’ve been holding myself back on certain things and trying to prioritize my time on more important projects/work etc. This short story makes me realize that no matter how occupied you are with other things going on in your life, it’s important to always keep your eyes peeled with an open mind for opportunities that may be right in front of you.
Enjoy the rest of your week!