What Do You Value Most?



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Daily Quote:-  "Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them – work, family, health, friends, and spirit – and you are keeping all of these in the air.  You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls – family, health, friends, and spirit – are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged, or even shattered. They will never be these same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life."



Brian Dyson, the former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Coca-Cola, delivered this at his commencement address at Georgia Tech in 1996. In it he gave a simile that explained the distinctions of what is most important in life.







LOST GENERATION   

Using only narration and text, this inspiring video uses a clever trick to make its point about being alive in this generation.

 

What Do You Value Most?

Author: Unknown

It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man.

College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.

Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.

“Jack, did you hear me?”

“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.

“Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him, he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it,” Mom told him.

“I loved that old house he lived in,” Jack said.

“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence in your life,” she said.

“He’s the one who taught me carpentry,” he said. “I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important. Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral,” Jack said.

As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown.

Mr. Belser’s funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.

The night before he had to return home, Jack and his mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time.

Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time.

The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture...

Jack stopped suddenly.

“What’s wrong, Jack?” his mom asked.

“The box is gone,” he said.

“What box?” Mom asked.



“There was a small box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most,’“ Jack said.

It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.

“Now I’ll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said. “I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom.”

It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died. Returning home from work one day Jack discovered a note in his mailbox.

“Signature required on a package. No one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days,” the note read.

Early the next day Jack retrieved the package.

The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago.

The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention.

“Mr. Harold Belser” it read.

Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope.

Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside.

“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter.

His heart racing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover.

Inside he found these words engraved: “Jack, Thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”

The thing he valued most...was...my time.”

Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days.

“Why?” Janet, his assistant asked.


“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said. “Oh, by the way, Janet...thanks for your time!”


“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.”




Bible Quote:


"Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is always ready.” –John 7:6



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  • 31 Aug 2009, 8:57 PM Libby Baker Sweiger wrote:
    This article was so appropriate for me right now! My mother is suffering from Alzheimer's and my time is spread pretty thin some week's, yet it drives the point home beautifully:time is the most important gift we have to give our loved ones: my mom, my husband, my daughter and enough certainly for myself to stay healthy. Thanks Richard! Again!
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    1. 3 Sep 2009, 11:13 PM Richard Bejah wrote:
      Libby, Thanks again for your KIND comments... I feel humbled that the Articles and information that I provide can be of benefit to you and others around the world.  GOD BLESS you my friend Richard :0)
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  • 3 Sep 2009, 1:24 AM Kirsten wrote:
    It is for many of us difficult to engage our thoughts in practice.

    In fact, what we often value is not the other, but what the other makes us feel, so that when we can SUBSTITUTE for that feeling (particular conduct, friends generating a similar high), we find it easy to see other diminished.

    We never did see a human being there. We saw and wanted what emanated, and feelings can be fungible. I once read, it's as if we are saying "I love me" not really I love you.

    Whether it's a family member, a friend or otherwise. When we truly love another and value THEM, it actually hurts to watch them unnecessarily and knowingly being pained! We can't stand to watch it happen, let alone take part in it. If they disappoint us, rather, we are quick to be truthful and tell them what we don't like and how it makes us feel. If they can change it,we stand by them. If they cannot, we love them and focus on what it is that is right about them and surely anything ignored will die, so this defect will die. Similarly if we chip away and grate at that part of them that loves us by ignoring/alienating them, surely anything ignored will die.

    The alternative is to treat another like a vending machine, dispensing goods to us so long as we each play roles and it's a transaction like any other. This is a convenient arrangement with a contract expiration date. Fine & can be useful in managing through life where you can't find true love. Just know this is what it is.

    In my view, if it's not real, let this glass ball shatter! Best to juggle the remaining well if THEY are real. I speak because I have done this before. You always come up higher because in the process you affirm what is authentic in you with such conviction that you would rather be without until you find what is real. YOU ALWAYS FIND IT IN THE END. In the meantime, you become a better YOU.
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    1. 3 Sep 2009, 11:17 PM Richard Bejah wrote:
      Thank you for indepth knowledge that you hold deep within your SOUL I appreciate your comments and Love the fact that you read my Blog articles and are able to interpret the information in your wonderful words. I do hope that you enjoy my future articles as they appear. May you have a BLESSED Day everday!!   Richard :0) 
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  • 4 Sep 2009, 7:19 AM Kirsten wrote:
    Richard, Such kind, kind words! Thank you.

    We all appreciate (I'm sure I speak for all your readers), how much time and effort goes into every piece I have read. I have only read those hyper liked on twitter, but realized yesterday you have a long list of them. So many titles sound so intriguing, I want to return and read more!!

    I thoroughly enjoy reading your articles. They are not only thoughtful but seem so heartfelt! I feel very well served and enlightened by reading them.

    Best wishes for many blessings!
    Kirsten
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    1. 4 Sep 2009, 8:15 PM Richard Bejah wrote:
      Thanks again for your very kind words.... WOW was the first thought I had when I read your note. I am truly BLESSED to have people such as yourself who read and enjoy my articles.... May I continue to please into the future Richard :0)
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