Rocks in a Jar

Really got me thinking

This meditation really got me thinking. I realized that the little things in life come after my family and friends and things that matter to me.

Family>Material Goods

I learned that if all the little things in life will never make you as happy and be more important as the huge things like family and friends. This is why family should always come first above material goods and items.

Rocks, pebbles and sand

Regardless of how you fill the jar of your life, there’re always gaps which can be filled. You can fill the empty places with minutia, or expand your jar to include more of the big important things...I prefer to make new friends, help more people, learn new skills...make the additions as meaningful as I can! Celebrate the life I’ve been gifted with...bless others, do more, be more.

Little things in life

I know we all have big important things in our lives we care about and appreciate but often we tend to forget that little things in life can make a huge difference and bring fulfillment in our lives.

This was great!

The story was very calming and moving and I loved it! After a long day, I snuggled up with this and was not disappointed. I now feel very relaxed and happy :)

Recap

The biggest things are the most important things. The little things can wait.

Sand

I live along the gulf coast and it has beautiful beaches. Those beaches have lots of sand but the most wonderful thing of those beaches is my family which is my rocks. I have learned that the sand can be wonderful too.

Rocks, pebbles, and sand

I learned that no matter what’s happening around you, your family, friends..the most important rocks will always be there and you will never feel empty but always full.

Rocks in my life

Take care of yourself first. It is just sand that will come after

Rocks in my life

I learned that you have to fill your glas with the Rocks, family and Friends, First before you fill the Glass with the Sand, other Little Things in life, so there is more space for what really matters.

Rocks in a jar

That my priorities were so out of disorder so long ago and once again...never give up!

Rocks and sand

We need to love our selfs more and focus on our self more don’t focus on the little stuff that’s not important

Rocks in a jar

I learned that the big things in life and obviously the ones most important but we need to do those things first or focus on those first or we won’t have the time we need to do these and we will end up stressing

Less is more

Drop any unnecessary attachments and stay in tune with what helps you grow .

Priorities

I learned that my priorities are all jumbled up and I should stop worrying about the sand but focus on the rocks.

Time

In reflection I feel like this where my priorities become jumbled. For me is always the small stuff. I can’t seem to let go and and live my life, I have to be in control at all times. I long for the day to be the rocks, and allow me to be just me.

I felt comfortable

I learned to take of what matters first. They will always be time for the dishwasher.

I felt I could prioritise

I learned that at the end of the day my mental health is more important than one day of revision

Life jar

Priorities and organize my rocks, pebbles and sand. It’s a good way to think of things. Everything cannot be a rock but yet I have to be careful not to place the importance that dwells with rocks in the position of sand.

Enjoy the bigger things instead of worrying about the little things

I learned that I need to stop worrying about the little things and settle down to start focusing on the ones closest to me like my family and the other important things to me that matter more than a full sink of dirty dishes or work.

Day 3

I feel like this is so accurate. Too often we worry about things that don’t matter in the grand scheme of things. It really is all “just sand”

Life is too short

This was beautiful and I've heard at a very trying time in my life. Don't sweat the small stuff. Life is fleeting. Friends and family should always come first. They will always be my greatest accomplishment.

Wow!

This story really made me pause and think about my life and my choices. I feel like I can make changes so that the sand doesn’t take away from the rocks and pebbles in my life!

Take time to be with the people in my life because that’s what matters most to me

It’s ok to let the small stuff wait and instead enjoy what matters

Done focus on the small things

I was reminded by this that the small things can always wait and I need to focus on the rocks in my life

Rocks in a jar

This just affirmed what I’ve been saying to a loved one. I had guilt now I believe what I spoke was right and needed to be expressed

Anxiety

I learned that I need to set my priorities straight before I go around caring about things that don’t really matter.

Great

I learned that I need to put the most important things first like family, friends and thing I love.

Rocks in a jar

I learned that don’t focus on the small things in life, like mini projects, focus on the more bigger things

Me

I learned that the little things in life are not something to stress about and to focus on the important things

Clarity

Loved how they stated to take care of the important things in life bc all the other things will always be there. It is true bc we never know when the MOST valuable things in our life could be gone in a moments notice and we could regret not being able to have had that last day/night with them, or wished we would of left work earlier each day to be with them. We need to cherish each and every one of friends, family and loved ones!

Not so full

Never thought that a jar would make me realize how I should actually live my life at its fullest

True

This story is very true! It really shows how people shouldn’t worry so much about the little things.

Rocks in a jar

Life doesn’t matter about the small thing it matters about big things like family and your life this story opened my mind

Taking Care of Important things First

A very good metaphor for getting one’s priorities straight in life.

Priorities

I learned that life’s to short to be worried about all that outside noise, worry about the things that really matter.

Inspiring :)

I learned that I need to set my priorities straight first before I do anything else in life. Yes, my happiness is important too. But I have to learn how to balance it.

Realizing

I learned that you shouldn’t focus on the wants and a little things in your life, you should focus on family, friends, relationships.

Idk

It's okay to let the little things go and not to stress over them

Inspire

You need to focus on the important things in life first and put the others last. Don’t spend all your time on the little things and not have enough for the things that really matter

First things first

You have to put first things first. Schedule the day so you hit the big tasks, and make room for those things that are important to you.

I learned

take time to care bout the things that matter to your heart, the big things, as ya will always have time for the small things.

I learned

One of my cats that I have know since the day I was born is very old and soon to pass. I have been so far from her and not taking in the little moments and only worry about when she will pass. Now I know to really take care of her until her days are done. ;(

I felt

I felt tired from this story I almost fell asleep. It was very soothing.

Rocks in a Jar

I learned in this story that there is always time for the small things, and to make time for the priorities in your life because one day those priorities will be gone and you’d wish you made time for them.

Ahhhh. Relax

This story really made me relaxed and taught me about time management I really recommend this story

Rocks, pebbles, sand

I learned that your priorities are what make you succeed, your worries are what make you succeed, and the little stuff is what always fills the empty spaces in your life.

Rocks vs Sand

I learned that we really need to make a more conscious effort to eliminate stress from minute details in life. These things are often just noise targeted to take us away from the things that matter

After the Bad news

I‘ ve learned that he just used me and that im better off without him. Even though i dont want to cry its okay if i have to because all the Bad Energy just floats away with every tear running down my face

Rocks in a jar

I noticed that I have not made the rocks my priority and that I’ve been focusing more on the pebbles and the sand... after today I will start to prioritize and know that the rocks should always come first.

Stressed

I’ve been so stressed trying to pass exams lately that I haven’t had the time to really think about anything else. I really needed this story. I have one test left and I’m done and I can graduate. I’ve been so focused on that stuff that I haven’t been able to see the important things. Like my little brother laughing for the first time and cooing at everyone. I feel much better after this story

I feel ...

I feel inspired by the story So now I know to focus on my mom more

Sleepy

I learned that you don’t have to stress about the small stuff x

Priorities

When we let go of the small stuff, we have more space for the big stuff. 🧐 This was a beautiful story! :)

Rocks

I love rocks , family is all i ever wanted and now after 12 yrs , my son moved to his moms and i dnt have that bond anymore, its hard but my priorities will never change

Day 2

I completely agree with this story. In a world where technology is getting so popular and more advanced, it is hard to remember to stay true to what is really important.

Rocks in a jar

A little over a month ago I changed my way of thinking to reflect this. I like that this story gives me a visual when I need to choose between saying “oh well” to the sand, and “yes, priority!” To the rocks.

Rocks in a Jar

Before this played I selected that I was anxious because well I was/am. And while I’ve heard this story many times before, hearing it again this time helped calm my mind. Being reminded to focus on the big rocks and to stop stressing and forcing my jar full of sand is a great reminder and I will meditate on this concept more often when I’m feeling lost and not in control .

Today

I learned what is important in life. Family. Friends. People. This relaxed me, but it wasn’t really a relaxing thing. It was a teaching lesson. But I guess that is okay.

Important things

I learned that my relationships with family and friends is more important than the things that we put so much more time and energy into...balance and consistency is the key.

Inspired

I learned not to sweat the small stuff. Enjoy what is important to me. Wonderful story

Rocks, pebbles and sand

One of my big rocks has been missing from my life for about 9 months. While I still get to see her it is not enough time with her. I can’t wait until we are seeing each other more.

Learning is Life

I learned that I shouldn’t be so stressed over the small things because they aren’t my priorities in life that I should be focusing my time and energy on. I love and appreciate my rocks even more now🤗

First Things First

We should fill our lives with our first things first. Those are the most important to us. They fill our life and give us joy. The rest is “just sand”.

Happiness matterz

This story taught me a lesson, and that was to love your cared ones. Always remember that family comes first

Mindful

This story taught me things I’ve already been hearing my whole life. This was a different way of looking at it though, and gave me a new perspective. I really loved this story, it gave me a warm fuzzy feeling inside.

Sad but reflective.

While I agree with the story and love how it was presented I couldn’t help but feel a little sad as I don’t have any “large rocks” in my life.

I feel like

I felt like this was an accurate story, and that these were excellent ways to explain your time management

Salient

What’s salient in life is your one’s own perception, but in-regard to life itself. Loved one’s almost are a universal definition of life lived fullest

Things that matter

I learned that we need to focus on what matters most in our lives and to not swear the small things. Don’t let the little things consume our lives, we will lose the ones/things that will stay with us for a lifetime.

Rocks in a Jar

It made me realize what’s more important in life and what I should step aside!

I felt annoyed by this persons voice. But by the end I felt a little inspired because it is true!

The bigger things matter the most and life will take care of fitting in the small things.

The important things

The important things like family and health come first these are the cornerstones if my life. Today I did the important things of shop, church, teach mike to drive and spend time with Alex and Teri. We cooked dinner together today. That was nice. The things I did not get done must not have been that important

Rocks in a jar story

I learned that I need to and should put my main and most important priorities first instead of being selfish and only putting what I want to do before my family’s needs and happiness

Really stressed 😩 out

Some people really don’t understand me & telling me I am a lier that’s really hurt me & someone is really stressing me out I can’t stand her

Rocks in a jar

This session really touched me.It explained to me how important life is and to always make room for the small things too not just the big important things that make us stress.

Very inspirational

I learned that stressing the small stuff in your life does it really matter that much as the large things that you should be paying attention to.

Need to ear

This one absolutely hit home! Life is to short to worry about the small things 😊

Rocks and pebbles

Sometimes it seems as if work cuts into family time. There’s a lot of pressure to do more with less, pitch in to help out when someone is out, etc. it can be hard to know when the pebbles are really getting in the way of the rocks and to find the right balance.

I knew this story and used to tell it to my patients. I am moved by it again as I hear it now.

I learned that I am forgetting things that are valuable to me, like this story. I don’t really feel like myself anymore. Is there more I am forgetting?

Inspired

This was interesting. I will always try to remember: focus on the rocks first. Everything else is just sand. Good advice.

Calming

It kind of made me realize even more how important my family are to me, and about how going to the mall isn’t as important as a family dinner we’re we all sit down... and all eat at the same table. ❣️

Clear

This is a classic story and it can be told many ways but it always ends with the same message. Don’t stress about the sand first

Do what’s most important first

It’s easy to see what are the most important things for our lives, such as our relationships and our work. But often we don’t put those things as a first priority. This short story has inspired me to continue spending time with my family, and make money to support myself

What’s important...

I learned that I get too wrapped up in the small things.. I need to focus more on the MOST important things in my life.

Big rocks

Deciding what the big rocks are hard at the moment. Sand still is important to stay full and supports the big rocks.

Key

I learned that you can become happy if only you focus on what’s important. You are the key to your success

Sand

I learned I need to keep my family and friends close and let the sand fall.

The Sand

I learned that I focus too much on the sand and pebbles and not the rocks. I need to start doing things for me and not others.

What i learned

that i should focus more on the things that are important to me not materialistic things

Space

I learned that you cant progress into life without filling pieces of things in your life that have always needed to be filled but you couldn’t achieve it but now you can live up to it or have courage to finally do what you couldn’t before

Prioritize Your Life

I learned that everything else is just sand. I guess I tend to take the big things for granted. I'm a busy-body and constantly am on to the next task after completing another. I've also been too busy in my marriage. I don't take the time to appreciate my husband or what we have in the now. I am always looking at the chores that need to be done, or the next task at hand instead. This is probably a good source of my stress, and now I know how to address it.

Remember whats important!

I really enjoyed this, it put everything into perspective and really makes you think what is important. The everyday stuff that overrides your mind which in the end those are the things that don’t matter!

Prioritize

You can never not have enough time for someone or something it is honestly just a matter of priorities of which you choose to consume your time.

Rocks

It seems the world is obsessed with the pebbles and sand of life. Take time to be mindful of what’s truly important in your life.

Loved the metaphor

The imagery helped my body quiet down in even the sand-sized parts!!

Enlightened

I've learned that how important time management is and clearly saw what are the rocks, pebbles and sand of my life.

Rocks in a jar

Wow. Great, simple and amazingly eye widening. It’s true something what we put importance are are not that important while neglecting the stuff that really matters. Family, self love, health love are all the things we should aims to fill our lives with, the rest is just filter.

Rocks

This story is a wonderful metaphor for life. I am coming out of a time of imbalance. This is a good reminder of what is important and what is just sand.

I heard this before

The version i heard was after he pour the sand.. he pour beer.. he briefly explain as it is in the meditation l.. when one of the student ask about the beer, he answer " No matter how full your life is, theres always time for beer with friends"

Peace

I find so many things to fill my life with, and I wasn’t making time for who I really love

Prioritization

Prioritize the important stuff and you will still have time for the smaller things in life.

Rocks in a Jar Story

I realized that it is t bad or lazy or selfish to make self care important. It's just tending to the big rocks first which you should. The little day to day stuff is exactly that. Little and day to day.

Rocks before Sand

I Iearned that you should pay attentiom to what matters to you the most. Not the sand but the rocks that still make your life full

Reconnnection

This allowed me to reconnect with the stephen covey concept of big rocks, those things that are our priorities in life and what matter to us. How do we want others to think about us at our 80 birthday?

Take care of important things first

Take care of the important things first because everything else is just sand. If you focus on the small daily chores and nuisances of life then you won’t have time for the really important things so it’s important to set aside time for the important things like family and fun first. Take care of the important things first because everything else is just sand. If you focus on the small daily chores and nuisances of life then you won’t have time for the really important things so it’s important to set aside time for things like family and fun first.

Rocks in a Jar

For me what resonated with me in this story, is to put first things first. Everything else i really just sand. Rocks first, then pebbles, then sand!

my perspective

i agree on this story at 100% but for me its man hard to define what are my rocks... dont have family no friends no girlfriends lost all of my childhood friends when i get kicked of my highschool cause i wasnt present enough i was at my 5th grade... felt in a depression and i though it was better if i dont talk and close on myself and they didnt talk with me a lot about what is going on with me, nothing so... i learn a lot with my solitude and what is the real definition of becoming a man cause you are never really one.. even if you have children family to take care.. i am probably just dust and i just have to stay away from the wind... I dont know if someone will read this but it make me feel better right now to tap it at least it is not just in my mind now...its pretty heavy stuff but thats why im a solitary man (boy) no one have to carry it execpt me have a good one a yall ! Jay

Focus

I learned that you should focus on your life on being happy with them you love

Really opened my mind up

This really made me realize that I should put the important things first as he said if you pour the sand first there won’t be any room for the rocks. Meaning that if you put things that aren’t important first there will not be any room for the things that are important. Don’t worry about things that aren’t meant to be worried about.

Rocks vs Sand

It can be very easy to sweat the small stuff in life. This helps to remind me that sometimes I need to put the rocks before the sand.

A long way to go

I’ve heard this story many many years ago. At that time, it really didn’t mean much to me because my life was “full of rocks”. I had my loving family and friends around and didn’t need anything else. Until I lost a very close family member and started filling the spaces with “pebbles and sand” - Now I realize, it may have been my coping mechanism and in the process I lost more “rocks”. Thankfully, I was able to reconnect with the people who matter most to me. Listening to this story now has just reminded me of how far I’ve come.

famiky

family stays with you forever and i need to work on my relationships with my family

Priority

I learned that I have to pay attention and be there for my rocks, things that really matters in my life ❤️

First story

This was my first time listening to a story and I can not say I was impressed.

Good reminder

This made me more aware of where I often lose focus trying to squeeze in so much in my day. I focus on the small things but sometimes fail to realize the “rocks” in my life are a cornerstone where I can ground myself and make my better decisions on how I want to spend my time.

Sand

I learned that sand is as important as the rocks. Like if you are studying /have a job, you spend a lot of time with these things but if you just live for these things you have anyway an emptiness in your life. So you have to fill this space with other things. Other activities that gives you pleasure. Sand is the pleasure you gain from the little things in your life that makes you happy.

rock, pebbles and sand

I always thought my job was a 'Rock' but it's the other way around. it's a 'Pebble'. and well, Netflix is just 'Sand'. my son's a Rock, my partner's a Rock and parents - they Rock!

Truth

I felt so understood because even though others have trouble seeing the important “rocks” i fortunately never did (Iam really great full of that!) For all who are troubling it’s a great 3 min journey to realize what’s truly important.

priorities

what are my rocks? husband, kids what are my pebbles? work- accolades, school report of my kids What are the sands- experiences - good and bad. fill it up more with the good

Dealing with my feelings

Nice peaceful story , Today a nice days and I was very happy

Rocks in a jar

It relaxed me a little and gave me hope for tomorrow. The story really calmed me a little.

Wow

That was really good. A really nice representation on the important things in life, i really needed to hear that i will prioritize people close to me and stop sweating the small stuff

Rocks in my life

That story was absolutely beautiful. I didn't think about pouring the sand in first, but it just hit me when she said it. I want to take care of my rocks first, then the pebbles. My sand will come last, because there will still be room.

Rocks in a Jar

I really enjoyed this lovely story. While I have heard many different ways to convey the ideas presented in this story, none have done so as well as this story. It’s simplicity is masterful and was well thought out. It transported me to the professor’s class where I saw the demonstration and thoroughly understood the lesson given. The mental imagery, and new perspective afforded me by the analogous comparatives used in this story seem, to me, to likely be effective tools for my personal course correction. I feel strongly that the analogies employed in this story will be effective in helping me become aware of any misalignment in my chosen priority structure and the what I am actually prioritizing in any given moment, so I can more quickl refocus my mind, intentions and actions so how I want to prioritize my “rocks,” and how I am actually prioritizing them, thereby, /not allowing myself to get overly caught up in all of the tiny details, as I have done quite a bit in the past. If I do get caught up, I believe I will more easily be able to refocus, because I love rocks, stones,pebbles and crystals and literally have them as decor all over my home! This story was perfect for me, but despite my bias, it really is a story that I believe everyone will easily understand and gain true comprehension of the ideas it presents.

January 7, 2019

I kept waiting for the alternative ending to the story, where the professor pours a beer into the jar and says that there is always room in your life to have a good time ... but it didn't come.

Rocks n a jar

little things around us don't matter as much just like the sand, but the good things in life are more important such as family and friends so like the rocks and the Peebles are also important too because they are our prize possessions such as houses, and pets, etc. but basically we should learn to care more about the rocks than the sand because even without sand our life will still be complete.

classic

that was a classic story but hearig it again felt really nice

important things

I've learned that I need to put things into perspective, what is more important, what can be controlled and what is out of my control I struggle so much with anxiety and being worried about things I have no control over

Rocks in a jar

If you spend too much time worrying about the little things in life, the important things will slip by and be forgotten. Don’t worry about the little things focus on what is important to you.

My jar

Unfortunately I’ve had a few of my rocks broken up but most of them are still there and I’m so great full for that. I’m young so I’m still adding and taking things out but that’s okay eventually my jar will be full with rocks, pebbles, sand, and even water. There is always going to be space in my jar for a new person or a new experience.

Small stuff

I'm constantly worrying about the "sand" in my life. I'm filling it first before anything else. I don't think this session will help me over night, but if I remember to leave the sand until the end, I may have a chance after all.

Reminder of life

I’ve read this story before. However it was nice to be reminded of it again.

Day 2

I loved the metaphor and I hope to work to prioritize the important things in my life!

Family

I noticed the most important thing was family so don’t let go and stay close to your family

Rock in a Jar

I learned that you should look after the things that matter most in your life than the other things and smaller things

Thank you. ☀️

This story was absolutely beautiful - a reminder to prioritize the big things in life and not to worry about the small stuff. Thank you 🙏🏻 🧘🏻‍♀️ ☮️

Thanks you

This helped me to see that I need to focus on things important things in life instead of worrying about all the little things.

I can set my priorities

I am queen procrastinator. I push off everything and then I get really anxious like why is it by done! I know I need to and G-d gave me the ability to set priorities! And I can do that and I will work on my procrastination! Because someone once told me “labels disable” by labeling myself Queen Procrastinator. I am telling myself oh well I am not going to do it anyway. By calling myself that I am taking away my ability to get things done!!!!!! REMEMBER LABELS DISABLE!!!! don’t label yourself or anyone else around you!!!!we are all awesome every single one of us!!!! Have a great day!!!

Awakening

I feel more at ease. I see that I've been focused on the wrong aspects of my life. thank you for this amazing piece

Priorities

Make time for your loved ones, the most important things in your life that makes it worthwhile. Don't miss out because of the little things that you think is important but doesn't really matter. "Everything else is just sand."

Rocks in a Jar

I learned that you should always put in family first before anything else because family is one of the most important things ‘

Prioritizing the most important things first.

I like the lesson in this one. We should set our priorities and only focus on the most important things in life

Calming

I feel this was a really relaxing story and it helped me a lot

Rocks in a jar

I really like this story, I feel I can take it to heart, and accept it. I hope I do treat my rocks the way they should be treated.

I learned that

Life is more than the small problems. Hold true to your core values and everything else will fall into place.

Important things

I learned that everything is important but some things are more important. But we can't concentrate just on rocks..

important things in life...

I've learnt that you can't always take things for granted and to fight for your dreams and try to make them come true, and that everything is possible once you put a bit of effort into it. I shouldn't focus on the small things that get in the way of the things that are important to me. The small things do matter, just not as much as the most important things in life should. Don't waste your time trying to save the small things, and live your life to the fullest with the important things and activities that make you happy.

Rocks in a Jar

I learned that you have to focus on yourself and your needs first then to focus on the little things in your life

Rocks in a Jar

I learned that you must care for family and yourself before you put all the other things first. You can always do those thing but family, Friends, partners , and yourself will be here once

Road to Higher Self

I learned that we have to use our minds if there are some difficult moments. Do not rely on emotions as my emotions are very sensitive

inspired

I learnt that I should cherish the important things in life and let all the other things be done on their time.

a familiar story

I've heard this story before but in a Christian context. it's really good to hear again.

Rocks

I really liked this story. It really opened my eyes. I never really thought of it this way, but I realize that its very true!

Opened my eyes

Today was Mother’s Day, so I spent the whole day with my family. Listening to this before I go to bed really made me think about how I didn’t fret over my dirty room or my incomplete assignments, and learned to have carefree fun with my family.

my life

I am always on my phone and refuse to leave the house when my family is out, but this audio helped me put my life into perspective.

For me

In this story the Rocks represent my relationship with God. He has to be first. When I fill my day without Him, (with pebbles and sand) I don’t leave room for Him. It ruins my day to be without Him.

wow

I learned that u shouldn’t worry about the small things in life and first worry about the more important things first.

May.14.2019

it is past midnight still up and thinking about my life... after listening to the story I feel inspired. I have to put my priorities first before the little details in my life.

Life lesson

I learned that we should always put the things and people we love first instead of things that are temporary and can be taken at any moment.

I felt sadness, but a light in my eyes

I have always just lived life to “my enjoyment” Although its about Gods enjoyment and others as well. With this example of the rocks made it so clear to understand how i need to set priorities in my life. To not just keep filling with whatever but be wise of who and what i fill my life with

Jar

Don’t waste your time on silly things in life and always do the things that are most important first

stress

I learned that I need to let go and there is time to get things done but I have to focus on what is important for me and to me.

May 16

I learned that I need to stop focusing on the little things cause in the end they won’t matter.

Clear my mind

I need to clear my mind, i need to face the truth, i need to grow up as a person, i need to take care of myself, i need to be here, i need, i need...

I realised what is truly important to my happiness. And like it said, everything else is just sand

My life is still full even if all the little things are taken away because the big things like family and friends are the only things I truly need

Day 16 May 2019

We prioritise the things we shouldn’t and we forget the things we should, therefore I’m going to try my hardest even though I know I won’t be 100% everyday because that’s what being human is about not always being perfect or set unrealistic goals or standards for myself but to prioritise the important things in my life little by little so that one day it just becomes a habit a part of me like breathing.

The memories always matter most than anything else

The memories are the most important thing your life that is your lost the sand that you will always have those rocks their

I learned about life

I learned about what's more important then video games, phone, and television. I'm the second oldest in the family so I never really get what I want as much as them. But when I get something amazing I know it's ok to wait, tomorrow I'm going to a friends birthday party at a big pool and they don't get to. So I don't need to think I don't get as much as others do, I'm glad I listened to Rocks in a Jar it helped me a lot. 😊 Thank you

I felt like I was the jar inside the story

I learned that I need to stop stressing about the little stuff and focus more on the little positive things in my life and only help the people who truly need help every once in a while not all the time but just keep an eye out for them everyone.

Also

Also separate people who are in your life who are causing you stress and putting down your happiness really sit down and relax and drink tea with sugar cubes and red diamond sweet tea and for Sugar cubes.

Loved

Life is great and you need to enjoy it to the fullest! So go and live your life never give up🤗

Self Growth

I learned that it’s okay to take the “sand” aspects of life lightly and instead be grateful for them as they are still affecting your life, but shouldn’t let them bring you down but instead let it help you build your growth

The way it feels

I learned I really need to stop letting small things that don’t matter like my friends attitude or the ongoing drama get in my way and focus on what I need and stop doing things for others If it’s not needed. This story made me feel special because I felt connected. Thanks!

I realized I need to focus more on what matters and less on the little things

Life is short so do what you live with the people you live and focus on what matters

.

I could really sleep I wasnt tired and this helped calm me down and I fell asleep so I really thing you should use this

Rocks

it’s beautiful🧶 and relaxing It makes me wanna sleep I just yawned

What I learned..

I learned that I need to focus more on my happiness. To put all of the small stuff last

Happy

I learned to focus on the bigger things and the things that effect my happiness

I am sad

With this story, I feel extremely sad...I have wasted my life playing in the sand box. I am now in my late 60’s and in poor health. My life is over (what a waste).

I learned

I learned that there is not enough time in our lives for the sand, we must mainly focus on the important rocks in our life

How I felt

I felt free that all the noise your canceled away. Leaving me alone in a room. It was so peaceful I really enjoy the story because it reflected on my life and how I should put the important stuff first. This story helps me control myself. Now that is a good story.

Rocks in a jar

I’ve heard this before and it was a great reminder to keep the rocks in the forefront of my mind. When that happens other nuisances fade Away

How I felt

I felt freedom in my life. I felt more freedom than ever now I know not to spend my time inside in a corner but to spend my time in nature

Balance

Things in life go only so far with foolishness, but with morals and direction there could be true balance among your self.

Aura

I learned that if you put the less important things before the most important things, there won’t be enough room for the most important things! I also learned that pay attention to everything because that one person you might have ignored could be a really big asset to your life.

what I learned

I learned that If you only focus on work and not your feelings that will make you happy there will be no more room for you feelings that me you happy.

What I learned

I learned that I stress out over the small things than actually the big things.

19 may

Life isnt always bout the bad things fill it woth good things amd you will be fine

How I felt

I felt a little relieved hearing this story rocks in a jar but I didn’t understand it.

Metaphors

Wow I was really impressed with this story it was a great description of life.

metaphor

i felt that thjs was an amazing metaphor and it reallyade me think

i learned....

I learned to put the big things in life before the little entertaining things.

Jar of rocks.

Ive learned that not all the small things have to be worried about. And that not all big things make you feel bad.

day 1

wow that's really something internet right there if I do say so

I learned

I learned that it’s truly important to cherish the things that realllly mean so much to you. Life, Partner, Family etc. That time you spend with them is in replaceable. Sometimes we put energy and time into things that has no value. Cherish your love.....and your love will cherish you. Without it, we’re nothing. I personally see this now..

I know but I don't know

I've heard this story a number of times before and I know how it always ends. But it was not until now that I've decided to list down my rocks, my pebbles, and my sand.

I don't know

I learned that you need to focus on the important things in life but it doesn't help you do that it just says you need to do this

Monday 20th May 2019

Today was a good day, a fun day and I hope everyday will be like this one x

rocks

I learned that you need to focus on the stuff that really matters and to not keep all the "sand" your number one priority. The "rocks" are your first.

My feelings of what I learned and noticed

I learned that you should put alot more attention to the important things that make u happy instead of putting all attention on the small things in life because maybe that is what is not letting you fill thoes little empty spots in your jar when your jar should be full .

My takeaway

This is really good advice, as I am heading into high school next year. I need to remember that I have to care about the BIG things first, and let the small things happen later. But, the small, fun things also make your life full. So I want to balance the big and small things to fill my life as much as possible.

I felt that most of our lives we’ve been taught to focus on the little things. Make them perfect

I learned that we have to be free a learn what are the things to bring u wellness

Gratitude and Courage

Some people choose to live in fear of losing what they have. I choose to live in the abundance what I have. 🙏🏻

Reflecting

I learned that I am worriing and having breakdowns about the smallest things and that I must become more resilient since I really have nothing to worry about and my life can revolve around my interests instead of my interests revolving around my life

I learned ‘

I learned that to give my family my partner more time than i give to my studies and other things that which stress me.

My jar

I learned that I’ve been focusing on the sand and pebbles in my life and that I should be focusing on the rocks instead to fill my jar

Happy!

I feel happier and more awake thanks! I found this guide very helpful to me and to others!

Advice for You & Me

GET OUT OF YOUR SANDOX (before you waste your life and drown in the QuickSand)

Caught up in little things

Focusing on friend groups and opinions. Need to focus on what matters and spend more time with my family

My thoughts..

I felt relaxed and calmed, I learned that you should focus on the things that truly matter the most to you, and worry about the little stuff later on.

life is beautiful

I learned that focusing on the little things (aka sand) is only going to drown us more into feeling unaccomplished. I feel like my mental health is my top priority and I should start taking care of myself first because i matter a lot 💗

Good Reminder

This is a good reminder to shift my perspective to what truly matters and re-prioritize my life.

Wow

I mean it’s not just happen in one session but woah that hit me it really did

I Will feel happier

Pay Attention to the world, notice, but in a calm and relaxing way. You have time to relax, you alow yourself to relax

story review

verry rocky begining and it got verry jaring at the end. memes are my coping mechanism puns too

lily donaldson

I felt as this is so true and so calming and I think aura is an amazing app

Life

You shouldn’t just worry about the small stuff but instead focus on the big picture.

Nothing happened

I didn’t really feel anything different after the session. I still feel the same than what I was before

Rocks in a jar

The story reminded me to put most important things first. This is so important to have a happy fulfilling life. Loved it!💗

Notice what is not said

I always enjoy a good philosophy story however there are always words not said but implied. The students were learning how to prioritize things in life but what I noticed is that they all were in accordance with the jar being “full”. Meaning that no matter which phase you are dealing with you can always see the jar as “full” even if things are missing, or even if you just haven’t added it in yet. See your life as FULL regardless.

I felt really inspired

I learned that I’m not paying enough attention to the things I should

Rocks in a jar

I learned and compared how important things such as the family is the most important out from the little ones like clothes , brands etc

Rocks in a jar

Little things don’t matter as much Focus on the big things first

i learned

ive come to realize the little things matter but to especially pay attention to the bigger things in life. the most important things; family, your own happiness, religion perhaps, etc..

This helped me understand the purposes of life and what rly matters.

It rly helped me to be more open minded abt the necessary things in life and that work is not always the most important thing in ur life. Family is!

A healthy reminder

This is a story that makes me go back and remember what is important

Important

It helped me realise that I need to put things in perspective.

rocks on a jar

I learned that in order for my life to be fulfilled, I need to set my priorities straight and decide what my rocks and what my sand is.

Grateful

I learned that you need to focus on the important things that matter most to us rather than focus on the little things

Live first

You should live life and have fun first then the important things come Kids,Cleaning,and more but have fun enjoy life

Rocks in a jar

I learned that you need to fill your life with the important things and not just small stuff you want

Rocks in a jar story

I learned that if u focus on the small stuff in life u will forget about the bigger picture and the more important stuff like family

Thoughts

I got to clear my thought I was having, still in my mind but it’s not taking over

review :)

this story helped me clear my head about a few things, and made me relieze that the small things really dont matter in the long run, they are just a small grain of sand in the jar of life. however i am still in my head.

Rocks in a jar

I noticed that it kinda hit deep because I tend to care about other things over what really matters

Don’t sweat the small stuff

A good reminder that if we take care of the small and unimportant things first, there is no room for the more important things- we need to focus on the rocks first- There will always be room for the pebbles and sand after

Now

I have learned to focus on the important stuff and not get frustrated by the small stuff.

I noticed that..

I learned that there's always enough space for the smalls things in my life.. but the truely important things should be the first thing I think of

Perspective

It is useful to step back to evaluate and prioritise the important things in life.

Perspective

I noticed that I immediately put things into perspective! Sometimes you get those three simple things the wrong way round, even though you already know that!

I have my entire life ahead of me

In two days, it will be 1 full year since my father passed away. It’s felt horrible and.. it’s hard to love life without him. From this story, I’ve come to realize that.. my father was a rock. He was my rock to lean on when I needed someone and my rock when I couldn’t stand on my own. So to hear that even with one rock gone from the jar, the jar is still full... I see that I have my whole life here still. I still have a world to live in and a space to breathe in.

School

This story made me realize that i will always have time to talk w friends but i need to focus more on school.

Rocks matter

Cleaning doesn’t matter. I should dance instead. My family and school is most important than doing the dishes. It is still a priority but not my first priority

Reflexion

I believe it is time for me to sit back and reflect on my life up until this point. I have to set my priorities straight, so that I don't stray away from my journey. Moving forward, I will try to be aware of my priorities and be more greatful.

The rocks!

I am a person who's always worried and stressed because of the small things that happen. Sometimes I worry too much that I have panic attacks or I can't sleep. As the moral of the story goes that one must first take care of all the important stuffs and people in his/her life. I have realized this too. I need not worry too much about tha silly things. The things that matter to you the most and make you happy, are the once which needs most of our attention. ThankYou!

Rocks in a jar

I learned that you shouldn’t sweat the small stuff and that you should really appreciate your rocks like your family and your friends rather than wearing about other things like the purples or sand

What I learned

I learned that you should always put the big things in life first and not swear over the little things in life. You have way more better things to do then just focus on little things.

I felt about this story

The story inspired me to put important people first, people I love, the rocks in the jar. And the unimportant stuff is just sand in the jar.

❤️

I felt good while listening to this, because I always worry about the little things while I should shift my concerns & energy elsewhere

Family comes first

I learned that even when there are little things that feel important (such as changing the car oil), aren’t as important as important things (such as a family members birthday party).

Notice things get better then worries, I feel that am sorry and I don’t think I understand no moreS

I learn to be good and show myself don’t be like person down in the ground like “hell” sorry it hurts saying it.

Being better

I have been putting the small things first thinking that it would make me happy, but now I am going to start putting what’s the most important first and start spending more time with those that I love

May 29

Im thinking about Roman...😔🥰 the rest of this is just rambling on because it needs to be longer

Love this one

Turns your world upside down when you look at it this way! Love it.

Happiness

If you enjoy the little things that you care about you can get through life with little struggle.

Awesome story

It's an inspiring story that's gives the ability to give priority to our surroundings

Important

you have to remember the most important things in life and not the small things that dont truly matter at that certain time.

wow

damn everything the story said is true. I need to make the things that make me happy and make my life full a priority.

Remember

You don’t seem to realize how much of the sand that’s filling first. Everyday, I must strive to pick the rocks, not the pebbles, not the sand. They are my rocks. They are my ground.

Eye Opener!

I relate to most of this and it feels good to think about it. However, finances are my biggest issue. Boulders get in the way of the rocks.

Update

Jag lärde mig att prioritera det viktigaste i mitt liv som familj och vänner osv, och göra de mindre delarna senare.

Rocks

I noticed that I need to learn to invest more time in the people I love and not just the small stuff that I want to do

what i learned

we need to focus on the most important things in life, not the sand

Sand and Rocks

I noticed that I've been taking care of the sand more than the rocks when I should make the rocks my first priority. <3

Focusing on the Rocks

The story about the rocks reflected what I’ve always believed and it was really nice to be reassured that I’ve been focusing on the right things. Defiantly helped me feel to maintain a positive look on life.

Realizations

This has made me realize that putting sand (little things) first inside the jar will only result to not having enough room for the rocks nor the pebbles. Focusing on what really matters (rocks) will be your foundation in your life and after taking care of the important things, then and only then will you put the next things in your life and the little things will come last.

Rocks in a Jar

If you focus on little things in your life you’ll never have space for really important things🥀💙

Rocks in a Jar

An important reminder to focus on what truly matters in life. It is so easy to forget this most basic of lessons for ourselves in our lives. That sand can be so irritating that it feels like it is more important than it actually is. I find myself needing this story to help bring me back to what is truly important in my life.

Rocks in a jar

I've learned that you shouldn't be worrying about the little things around you but things that make you happy that you cannot live without for example the big rocks in the jar are the most important things kids family friends love the pebbles in the jar or things like a job car phone but the thing that doesn't matter the most is the sand which is everything else that's happening in the world you can't control it but you can try to make a difference don't worry about what other people think or what you should be doing according to society just think about everything you really need to make your life meaningful

It helped me understand my life

Everything I stress about isn’t what’s most important I need to pay more attention to my studies family and friends after all the bullies and boys will always be there but they won’t be there when I am having a hard time my family and friends will be. And I won’t be successful if I don’t focus on my studies so I will put more effort into them. Bullies and boys are the sand in my life. My education is the pebbles. And my family and friends are my rocks.

rock in a jar

taking care of my main priorities is most important that when I am focusing on other people and how they act and then make me feel is less important

Rocks in a jar

To focus on what really matters. I tend to get caught up on the same things that build into bigger things.

Rocks in a Jar

I learned that I had that are important in my life and it helped me focus on my parents and arvin and especially pay attention to my loving, cute, and joyful sister Lara

6/2/2019

Rocks are your priority. Matt, parents, Tasha, D, boys, Adam, Shana + Kimber are important. They are your rock. Opinions don’t matter. The small things (sand) don’t matter so don’t let them get to you. There’s no room for them. They shouldn’t take up your time. Think of who/what to put first. Will it matter? Is it worth stressing over? Sure you’re mad. But it won’t last forever so why worry on it now.

Putting sand first

I learned that I must stop prioritizing the small and insignificant things in my every day life in order to have a place for the important ones.

life

Life is important but you have to prioritise the different aspects of it. I have recited this story to someone before in a moment of stress, and I stand what the story represents in its entirety. You have to put family and other loved ones first, never the small things

Rocks in a Jar

This meditation was very interesting. I gained a whole new perspective about life through the example of rocks in a jar. The meditation described a jar filled with large rocks, pebbles, and sand, which represents your life. The big rocks represent the important things, like family, the pebbles represent smaller but still important things, like your house or job, and the sand represents all of the small things. If you fill up the jar with only sand, there is no room for the rocks or pebbles. The same thing goes for your life. If you focus only on the small things in life, there is no room for the larger, more important things. I really liked how this meditation reminded me of how important it is to put the things that matter first. It’s the only way to truly be happy.🥰

Important things in life

I learned that I put too much emphasis on the small stuff (the sand). I should try to focus more on the important parts of my life and just let the rest follow.

Seen this story around and finally tried it.

I regret nothing at all, this story is short but yet so effective. The rocks are what truly matters the most, the pebbles are what matters second and the sand is what matters least. Choose the right priorities to stuff the jar with all three.

Set priorities

It was always the rock that matters, but most of our times are spent working with the sand.

Tranquillity

I like this, First day and i like listening to stories. They make me feel less stressed. :)

Reminder

I was reminded not to spend too much time worrying about the small stuff.

The valuable things

We have many valuable things in life , but when we lose them , we realize how much they were worthy to us . So we must take care of them before time passes by .

06•03•19

I learned that it’s ok to take time off to do simple tasks or to spend time with family, and that you don’t always have to work your hardest to be happy.

Rocks Pebbles & Sand

Family & work are the rock.................................................... everything's else just sand😀

Rocks

I learned that if you put all your time and energy in the sand, it leaves no room for the REAL important stuff , the good stuff!

Important to me

I learned that to take care of the more important things to me than other people

Me

I felt like I don’t focus enough on the things that are important to me

Rocks in a Jar

This simple story was a great reminder to focus on the important things in life that bring you happiness; family, friends, loved ones. Everything else is but a distraction. Prioritize what makes you happy and don’t dwell on the small things.

Calming

The story wasn’t all that intriguing but it was relaxing and was able to relive my stress.

Inspirational

I learned that you should focus on the big things in life, the things that are most important.

PRIORITYS... LARGEST TO SMALLEST

It's time to leg go and let God he will take my sins and worries for me he liad down for me to stand tall I must own that and dooo it who raw babay

Important

You have to prioritize what’s important to you and let that be your guide when making decisions

Relief

I learned that when I spend so much time stressing over the little things that don’t matter, or the sand. I forgot to focus on what truly matters. The ones I love and care about dearly, my rocks.

Rocks in a jar

I learned that my happiness should be the most important thing in my life. And every rock in my jar should represent something or someone that makes me happy.

can't sleep !

well i learned to love myself and take care of myself but i thought it was gonna make me fall asleep:/

happiness is a choice

I learnt that I need to pay more attention to the rocks in my life, the most important things and people that give me happiness every day.

inspiring story

Priority of everything should be well measured and placed. One should not loose grip doing trivial things.

Rocks in a jar

The rocks are our lovers, family, those we hold close. Pebbles are the extra things like your car and luxury items. The sand is everything else, like your job, stress and obligations. If the sand comes first, there is no space for anything else. You must prioritize your life in this manner also.

David

Finally had a conversation with David that he opened up about How much it truest does hurt his feelings and what they do is wrong but he can’t fight or say anything to them. I don’t understand why he can’t write a letter to them. He said “why couldn’t just 1 day be about him “ made me feel like he blames me.

Intelligence

I like the story, but unfortunately her voice distracted me from feeling sleepy and calm. Good story overall!

Voice

I am sorry but I didn’t really felt like it was an relaxing voice😬

Voice

Simply could not relax. Story was great. Great message. The voice simplicity did not fit it

Can't remember a thing.....

I fell asleep almost instantly and I don't remember anything about the meditation:) mission complete

Rocks in a jar

This is very interesting . I have really learnt something from it

rocks in a jar

I noticed that as the story went on to tell, i was able to guess the next element added and I had an idea of what the message was. before the story was over.

Still wide awake, but I love the message from the story.

Rocks first. Pebbles and sand second. Not thrilled about having to write an essay response... how is thinking supposed to relax my brain so I can sleep??? Isn’t it going to have the opposite effect?

Priorities

Taking time to figure out what the rocks, the pebbles, and the sand truly are in one’s life is really important. Otherwise, it’s just a scramble to try and remove one small thing or one large thing at a time. Getting out a piece of paper and coming up with lists of the big, medium, and small things in one’s life seems, to me, to be the best course of action.

Rocks in a jar

You should take care and spend time with the people you love and everything else is just sand. It’s not important to sweat the small stuff.

Don’t sweat the small stuff-big picture.

I need to continue to focus on the rocks in life and that the sand will always fill up the bar regardless- so make sure the rocks are placed first

Rocks in a jar

This opened my eyes really, I was able to picture the rocks and pebbles and sand in my head and it really helped.

It made me upset but strong

It made me realise how many of the people I love are chucking their lives away :(

Focus on the rocks

The most important things in life aren’t things they are your loved ones and they are the rocks, put the rocks first and the rest will come.

Rocks in a jar

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Fill your jar with the things that are most important to you and your life will always be full.

I loved it

Fill your life with the things that matters most. 🤯 blown away I fill the the analogy of the story is absolutely amazing.

This App is so helpful I have had anxiety my whole life and I finally found help it was awesome

Stay positive and believe in your self you can do anything you set your mind too

Focus

Fill my life with important things. Don’t sweat the small stuff. If I take care of the big things, there will still be room for the little things.

focus

I need to fill my life with the things that really matter to me. Like my family and my friends and my animals, the other things are sand. Such as a home or a job or anything materialistic, it's always best to focus on the most important things in your life, the rocks

I am a natural carer and show love by looking after my loved ones.

But I often feel burnt out.Must slow down and smell the roses, as my dad would say

Where there’s a will, there’s a way

Often we feel trapped in a situation and feel that there is no way out except for the obvious option(s). Sometimes we have to just take a moment and view it from all the different perspectives. We often find there were possibilities we hadn’t considered before and the situation no longer seems so bleak. Like the saying goes you have to think outside the box.

July 3

I learned that there are more important things I could be caring about right now. I have to get out of my head and really focus on what is important.

Rocks in a jar

The rocks are important in life so don’t waste your time use it wisely love and cherish every moment with your family.❤️❤️❤️

Fulfilled

Family, friends and health like big rocks fill your jar. Focus on them the majority of your time and you will live a better life.

More important things in life

Set your priorities/focus on important matters/don’t sweat the small stuff/will always be time for small stuff/live life to the fullest

Selling your soul

One can be so programmed to sell your soul to the world and be grateful for the opportunity for what it can do to our life. Once we no longer have life , we realize that the real opportunity was to live and love.

Rocks in. A Jar

Love this story! It truly does make you think about what is most important to you. :)

Rocks in the jar..

I learned that those small little things are just sands. I should take care of the rocks instead of the sands. Shouldn’t let the sands fill me.

The Big Ones

Listening to Rocks in a Jar I noticed a lo. of things that I neglect on a daily basis that are the most important to me. I used to enjoy drawing, writing, reading, and spending time with family and friends and more important always doing things that benefits my dreams and goals. Now I don't do most of that. I do these things when it's most convenient to me and that needs to change. These are the things that are truly important to me and I need to make them my priority, instead of worrying about the little things. I know making this transition won't be easy but my main priority is to focus on what is truly important to me.

I felt calm

I need to prioritize my life a little better. Rocks in a jar speaks volumes as to what our family is going through. Keeping myself and my health a priority is so important right now I just don’t know how to do it!

Rocks in a jar

I learned that I need to keep focus on the most important things. If I keep filling my life with unimportant chaotic little things, My life will be to consumed for bigger and better things!! Fantastic life lesson for the day.

Connected

I felt this story connected with me on a very personal level. I often have a hard time finding the right work-life balance, and end up worrying about all the “sand” before the rocks and pebbles. This helped to put things in perspective a bit.

Rocks in a jar

Rocks are things that really matters in a life like family, health, love. Pebbles are less important but still valid. It can be job, hobbies etc. Sand represents small things. Note to me. Remember to take care of rocks in the first place, then pebbles and in the end - sand

Late night thoughts

This story made me feel very calm and deep down somehow happy and appreciative for my life. I now feel less stressed and relieved.

I felt calmer

Take care of the big things in life. There is always time for the little stuff.

Good reminder

This was something that I definitely need to hear. Being mindful of the that matter most to me definitely makes me a lot happier. I needed this reminder.

I loved it because it is so true

It’s so true!

To focus on what is important for you. Don’t worry about the bad things.

I learned to set my priorities in the right order

I learned that worrying over the little things doesn’t help me

I learned To throw big rocks at people.

You must take care of the most important things in your life first.

Rocks in a jar

I learned that I’m giving too much focus to life’s little things, things I can’t even control.

Thought provoking

Focus on the big things first My kids my mom my family&my friends Then work

Don‘t get stressed out by sand. Rocks count!

Nature is extraordinary❤️🤗

This is inspireing❤️💜💗 I looove it❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Sort out the big things that are important to me in my life

Set the right priorities

My thoughts

I learned that if you put the small stuff in your life first you won’t have room for the more important things in life🌸

I like this story although I heard it before

Life is about the people you love.

I learned to realize the killer thing in life and also take care of big things

I learned to value the time I get to spend with my family

Don’t ever take anything for granted. They mean everything to you.

I learned that it’s best to slow down and fill your life with meaning.

I though it was inspirIng

To prioritize

calm, happiness

Pay more attention to the important things than the smaller things in life

Focus on the important people in your life

Not helpful

I hate that I have to pay and I don’t get to listen to good stories the app “Calm” is better then this

That we can focus so much on the little things we forget about the big things.

Putting priorities first and make effort towards truly important things

Prioritize

focus on the big things first so you can have room for the little things after

focus on what is important

You have to make the important things like family or friends your priority

I need to focus more on the important things in life like family

Rocks pebbles and sand. Life rocks!

Husha pusha

Don’t sweat the small stuff

I need to prioritise time with my family; listen. Learn. Love. It’s important!

Enjoy the important things in life

Focus on things & people that bring you happiness & stay away from negativity

Always think of options in tough times

July 22 Story

Always do the things you enjoy in life. Never just “do it later” cause sometimes “later” never comes

Sometimes little things can get in the way of the things that really matter.

Set priorities according to what’s truly important in my life!

Spend time on the big things

I learned how to say “it’s just sand” and focus on the rocks in my life.

Life is beautiful

Stop sweating the small stuff, take care of yourself and those you care about

focus on the important things first

Focus on what is the most important thing in your life. Prioritization is key

Prioritera rätt

Patience

Priorities

To focus on what matters most to me in my life; don’t put little things first.

That people who are important are more important than the small stuff

You should think before you say in your mind

Choose things that are important to me before anything else

Family

Don’t sweat the small stuff.

I’ve already heard this story before

that the jar is an example of me and my life

Health,family and life

Don’t worry about the small things

To focus on the things that hold value & substance in your life. Your rocks!!!!!

Try to relax

The jar of rocks

I need to focus on the bigger picture before letting small stuff get in the way.

Priorities

I need to focus on things that matter most in life and not worry about the minute things.

I learned to pit first things first

Focus on the things that do really matter

I noticed that a lot of the time, I am

Very sleepy. I’d like to spend less time asleep. In order to this, I must hydrate and eat better. I want to be more mindful.

Reflection

I learned to not worry about the small things and that they’re just background noise. The people in your life are what get you through it all.

I noticed that I worry too much and over analyze

I learned that I need to prioritize better focus on thing that make me happy most and everything else later

What I Learned

I learned that what matters most to me should always be my biggest priority. Family, friends, and pets are all big things in my life. They are the rocks. I shouldn’t let them go unnoticed. I also learned that the “sand” is often things in life that aren’t really important. It really puts things into perspective. Why sweat the small stuff when you know your rocks are so much more important.

Family

I learned that I need to take care of what matters in life like family instead of the small things

Reflection

I learned that I need to prioritize the things that mean the most to me better. I have spent putting a lot of emphasis on my job but their is more to life.

good

I learned that not all situations are impossible to overcome

Big Things In life

I learned that what matters most in life to you should come before other small things.

I feel like I need to set my priorities

I learned that I need to set my priorities with things that matters the most and follow through.

Feeling happier

I have to learn to be more happier about the things i have and dont get stuck with the bad things.

Resting

Life is valuable n meanfull that life can be peaceful n relaxing if u put yo mind n soul into

i felt relaxed

i learned to allways put the important people in my life first

Loved

Love for self and love for others around, most of all family.

Stressed

Don’t get so stressed about the sand…or the little things. Take time to talk to your family and friends

Understanding

That the rocks and pebbles rarely feel the jar because the rocks are life and life will forever go on . And that the sand feel the jar because that’s the person living the life who controls what’s going on with whom inside the jar it’s going to control the Rocks & pebbles no matter how many rocks and pebbles you put in that jar it would never be enough if u grab a whole thing of sand it’s gone instantly feel that jar up .

Importance

Pay attention to your priorities, things that really matter to you and you really love and care about. Don’t let small stuff rule your life

Better

It made me think that I should spend more time with my son and that everything else will just work out

Better

It reminded me to spend quality moments with my son and that the rest will just work out.

The importance of priorities

I learned in this podcast that focusing on small unimportant issues and dramas will take precious time away from the big, important tasks.

Rocks

Take care of the rocks in your life first, not the small stuff.

Life..

is too short to worry about the little things, so make yourself happy. That’s all you need to feel full

Life...

is too short to worry about the small stuff. So all you need is happiness, in order to feel full.

: )

𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵

Now that I can share my feelings

I learned that it is not so bad before now I thought that I was nothing now I feel great

felt it

After listening to this i felt a little down because i'm not doing what's important. My mind is all about work because that's how we are wired. Work to get ahead in life, work to be able to provide for your family, work hard so that one day your kids won't have to. I also have felt hope that with this help, i won't be as stressed and anxious as i am now. thanks aloha 🤙🏽

That I need to take time with my children and don’t worry about small things

Small things can consume your time and take away from important things

Follow a Hierarchy of Needs

Take care of important things. Everything else follows. Love is the most important.

Cater to your rocks not the Sand

Take care of the important things in my life and what makes me happy! Everything else will fall thru afterwards!

My baobei is my rock

I really need to take care of my rocks first. My husband, my mom and my two sisters. Then work is a pebble The rest are the Sands...

I felt like I could use this in the way I look at things in my life everyday life and to make time

I learned that I need to make time for the important things or else ur life will be without meaning or not at full as it good be

rocks before sand

i need to focus on my rocks (the important things) before i focus on the sand (the very small things)

Don’t sweat the small stuff

Learned to stop worrying about the small things and worry about things that actually matter.

Aha moment...

Put Your Priorities First. The Thing That Can’t Be Replaced.

Don’t stress over small things

To appreciate life more and stop worrying so much about all the small things going on in my life

Remember what really matters and focus on that! :)

To put my family first, there will always be room for everything else.

I fell asleep!!!! I heard the first 2 mins of it and I felt calm and inspired

Realisation of the importance of the rocks

Don’t put too much stock in the little things

It goes by so fast

Zip

yes

Importance of family

Rocks are better than sand

Take time, find out what your priorities are and fill your life with them.

❤️

Believe

Enjoy and place value in the important constants in your life.

It is never the things that cost money that make you happy! It may be a simple hug from a friend or possible a joke from your family...who knows what will spark the joy in your heart today! Be open...explore what makes you happy! Avoid anything that will overwhelm you and make them your second priority! Your happiness come first! 😘😘

To do what is important first then care about the other stuff later

More on the big rocks

to not be stressed about the little things and to keep my main focus on the big things in life

Absolutely loved it!

Slow down

appreciate the important things in life and never put anything smaller than that first.

Focus on the important things in life and the little things will fall in line.

The importance of those around me

To focus on what is important.

Take time for the things that truly matter

Don’t worry about the sand

Family and Friends should be first

Don’t worry about the small things

That I need to stop focusing on the wrong things. Focus more on the feelings of my own happiness.

Management, stop focusing on the small stuff. The more you take care of the big stuff the less room for the sand.

To take care of family and things that make you happy first because they are the most important things in life

You’ll always have time to do the things u want and life but put the bigger most important things and people first

What my top priorities are in my life right now.

I learned that I need to put what’s important in my life first and not sweat all the small things that pile up in life.

I did not like the speakers voice

Learning about life

I learned that I need to help the bigger things in life this story helped me learn about how I can help myself realize that I need to appreciate what I have than what I don’t.☺️

Life is to short to stress about small things.

Rocks in a jar

My family including Kip Nick and Christiana are the most important things in the world to me❤️

Priorities

I need to get my priorities straight

Prioritize for maximum happiness.

nothing

That life is more sweet if we focus on what we love!

Prioritize

As I sit on the beginning of my third deployment over seas with the us army, I can’t help but to think about my relationships back home. They are what truly matters because at the end of it all nothing else will. I will only have memories of and with the people I built relationships with. Priorities.

To remove mental attention from my “to-do” list and remember the pillars of my life.

Mindfulness

Focus on what is important.

I’ve learned that you need to take care of things that are truly important to your life

Take small things with a grain of sand.

Rocks

I realized that I sometimes put my big rocks to the side and focus on all the little things trying to make myself feel more put together or more with it.

Know what is important.

Take car of the most important then take care of the little stuff

Nothing

You have to put you first and try not to worry about other things

Life isn’t always about the small things

Beauty from the little things.

Sometimes, that mountain you’ve been climbing, is only a grain of sand. From a grain of sand in the pearl comes.

To appreciate the things that matter more and not so much on the small stuff

Time is so important, choose it wisely with the matters of the heart! The seconds wasted turns in to minutes, hours, days, missed opportunities

To prioritize. My boyfriend and I were just talking about this exact story yesterday actually!

If you don’t put family first... sand can drown you.

Life is short live in the moment

Important metaphor for life; I’ve heard it before. I appreciate the physicality of it, something that can be clearly envisioned/grasped.

Gave me a new perspective on what matters.

Don’t let the small things to come first

That we really need to focus on important things. We don't need to lose our energy on small and unimportant things

The bigger

that you need to put the important stuff first and not the little things

EVERYTHING ELSE IS JUST SAND!!! PRIORITIES PRIORITIES PRIORITIES (CHILDREN....HUSBAND..... etc.

Remember what is important in life

Priorities

This story helped me realize that i need to re-evaluate my priorities and make sure that i am am focusing on the rocks in my life.

If you only focus on the small things you may miss out on the big parts.

That you should have time for yourself or make time for the important things you don’t always have to work yourself so hard and that it is okay to take a breather

Prioritize what is most important in your life first

I heard this story before

Take time to cherish family and don’t sweat the small stuff.

Life is short and you need to spend time with the people that you love instead of always cleaning or stressing about the next thing ahead

To prioritize what matters to me - those I love!

To pay attention to the important stuff!

I took from this that my Rocks are my first priority. That the pebbles and sand need love too, the rocks are my family.

To worry about the important things first, like my family

Don’t sweat the small stuff.

To spend time with your family and not to worry about the problems in your life

Priorities

It’s not the small things in life that matter

Set you priorities.

Not to worry about the little and insignificant things. You are just wasting energy and time.

Melancholy

Thoughts of being lonely and unsure circled my day. I stayed very tired today, sleepy. No motivation for me today. Took an afternoon nap. Remained in my room for the majority of the day. Going to bed now.

Rocks in a jar

I learned to take care of the important things in my life first. Time for everything will come.

To take care of the most important things for my happiness first

Yes

The little things I stress over are sand. My foundation is found in rocks (family, friends & Jesus) these are my priorities that will allow other things to settle into place.

Importance of values

Learn to love people in life and concentrate on the loved ones

Loved the story. It really puts things in perspective.

Family matters, the little things will always be there waiting for you

I love this

Priorities

To appreciate the small things but dont let them run your life

Stop worrying about the small stuff

How to prioritize

Truth

Make family a priority.

Take care of the rocks, the things that matter most (yourself, family, and friends)

Make better choices and don’t make time for yourself and family!

Pressure.

I learned that I need to start putting the big things first. It can be difficult a lot of the time because of peer pressure, worldly pressure, and parental pressure. But i know it’ll find a way of working out in the end :)

Stress is something that is mental. Meditation is key to releasing.

To prioritize my life with what will last

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Make room for the important things in your life like family, friends.

That you need to focus on the best parts of life and do the little things after.

Take time for the important things

Take care of the big things first

to put the important things first in life

Help yourself first

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Fill your own jar appropriately and you will always be fulfilled!

Sand is the small stuff. Don’t stress over the small stuff.

To relax

Always make time for the important things in your life, because that’s what will truly make you happy. The rest will follow and can be taken care of when time allows. But you must also know and realize what is truly important like family and friends and what is not like cleaning and working all the time.

Rocks

Enlightening

You realize that you need a simple metaphor to make sense of life.

Put what important first

I need to take my proities and figure them out

I was already familiar with this story

To free your mind

Prioritize what’s really important to myself in life.

Never take the simplest things for granted.

To remember what is important

That you should not spend you whole looking at the small things in life.

About prioritizing my family

Take care of important things such as family while not really worrying about the small things

Make sure you make time for all things in your life!

Nothing. Already heard the story.

Prioritize

Priorities

Spend more time on the fulfilling things in life instead of focusing on the lesser things.

i need to set my priorities straight and work on the bigger goals before i work on the smaller ones

Focus on what’s important first then everything else

The small agitations are not worth taking the time away from enjoyment.

Appearances aren’t everything

It was beautiful. Thank you

I already know the story

Don’t sweat the little things.

Don’t sweat small stuff

Take care of the big things first

Day 1

I learned that, in life you need to take care of the more important things first like your family if you don’t there will be no room in life to do that!

Recognize your rocks and take care of them

I learned that taking care of ourselves and those around us is important. Making time to laugh and enjoy the little things

Appreciate life. Life is not filled by the little things. It’s the big things that fill your life, the rest is added extras

Our time is limited so we should manage our priorities

Rocks first

One must have their priorities set out right. This is such a motivating story of the Jar and makes a lot of sense.

I learned that I need to remember the items that are sand!

Don’t sweat the small stuff

Day 3

My mind went to making time for yoga and meditation. I spend too much time wasting time wishing I had done more self care at the end of the day

make the most important things in your life a priority

Lo importante primero!

Priorities

Everything else.. is just sand!

Set your priorities. Take care of the rocks first, the things that matter.

Stop letting the little things interfere with all the things that mean the most to you!

Yes

Nothing

𝕀 𝕟𝕖𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕫𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕦𝕣𝕖 "my rocks” Currently i feel as if my life is only small things, the sand. I need a change. Royce could be that positive change. He is my most mature viable and appealing solution, escape, and ROCK! He will be an opportunity to grow and become myself, or at the least/most the me i want to be! Hmmm...

set my priorities. everything will work out if you put in time.

Wow! I have two college students that this would be a great exercise to do with them! Really helps put perspective on what is important in life! Write the names of the important things on the actual rock before placing in the jar!

Nervous

I feel so scared. Leaving for college is not as easy as I thought it’d be. Leaving my family, boyfriend, pets is all so scary. I’m worried I’m going to get lonely and feel out of place or even homesick. I hope everything goes better than I might expect.

to focus on the things you care about

organes life

Things I should have done before

Take care of the important things in life.. everything else will fall into place

Jeg er mere en bare knogler og kød

How to spend the time I have left in this world with loved ones and not so much stressing about everyday life stress.

Take care of what is most important don’t sweat the small things

Don’t sweat the small stuff, focus on the more important parts of your life.

To not really worry and think about the things that really matter

To be calm

Focus on the rocks and remaining time will tend to the sand of life

Spend the majority of your time, effort and life on the important stuff.

Prioritizing and differentiating between what is and is not important

Take care of yourself.

Focus on the big stuff. Not the small stuff

Prioritize the important things.

To not sweat the small stuff

Stay calm and not sad

Gratitude

I learned to be grateful for the basic things in life - it is what matters 🌸🌸🌸🌸

Loved

I learned that I need to not let the little things be turned into big things. Focus on the important and let the unnecessary stress go.

Felt alone

I learned that I need to take care of myself physically and mentally.

Rocks

I learned that rock are more important, I. Other words do fret about little things they will work themselves out. Your rocks are your family and they need you most and first!

Realization - Family / Myself

I worry and care more about work than myself and family. I wake up everyday, weekends too concerned about what needs to be done at work, what I need to do and who isn’t accomplishing their goals. I am out gas! Emotionally, physically and spiritually. I’m not hitting my personal goal. I’m disconnected not concerned about my family

The Order of importance

Rocks important things Pebble other things that matters Sand small stuff If u put the sand in first you won’t have room for rocks and Pebbles. Take care of the rocks first everything else is just sand

i felt i was not alone

i learned that i would take care of myself and be with my family and not have stress over stuff that i dont need to worry about and do my homework so i wont be dumb and be smart and get help too and yeah thats it.

Irreplaceable :

I learned that you need to focus on the things that cant be replaced instead of stressing on the “sand” that only fills the empty spaces.

gratitude and priorities

I realized that I have heard this story before but reading other people's inputs made me realize that I'm not alone. I have a great loving family and maybe I should try to connect more with them. Find things we might have in common and start from there? Also. Try to figure out what makes me happy and fulfilled.

Priorities

I realized that putting the bigger things first should be the most important things you do, paying attention to the small stuff all the time will make you miss out on what really matters.

Rocks in a Jar

I learned that setting your priorities straight can really impact your life. You have room in your life for a lot, but you have to prioritize it correctly. Otherwise the little, less important things consume all your time and energy, leaving little to no room for what brings you life.

Stressed and angry

I am so stressed and angry over such a shitty day at work. An coworker couldn’t act like an adult and be to work on time and I was the one lectured and yelled at for not calling and figuring out where they were sooner when I was swamped and busy with business and customers🤬🤬

rocks in a jar!

I learned that my rock(s), my son, is the most important person to me and should always take 1st place in my life. I have struggled with this and have came up short one to many times. I am thankful for his unconditional love and his ability to forgive me for when I come up short. therefore I should stop giving attention to the sand and lean how to forgive and show empathy towards others just as my son done so many times for me. love you Brandon Allen, Dad

Jag har börjat inse att jag betyder mest i mitt liv. Jag är byggstenen för mitt liv

Jag behöver lära mig att skifta fokus mot det som betyder mest

Help

I learned that I’m my own rock, and I need to do this for myself and my happiness

Rocks > Sand

It’s far more important to spend time with your loved ones rather than chasing after “sand.” Without these “rocks” (my family and friends), my life would be meaningless and empty. There would be no love in my life.

I learned that you have always time to do the dishes

Take a walk On the wild side and don’t have an excuse for not doing it because you have always time to do the dishes.

I love this story!

Pay attention to the important things spark s appreciation inside

A primeira experiência

Me senti tranquila durante maior parte do tempo, e percebi que fiquei um pouco inquieta quando, dentro da minha cabeça, achei que já haviam se passado 3 min e o áudio ainda não havia acabado.

My rocks

I learned a long time ago that only the rocks are important but always need a gentle reminder every once in awhile. Thank you!

Rocks in a Jar

This was something I needed to hear right now! I think it would be a good idea to write down as a reminder what are my rocks and pebbles, and what I consider to be sand. So I can remind myself from time to time what matters the most!

How I am feeling

At first I was kind of stressed because I had to clean my room and get ready for today but after listening to that meditation thing I started to feel OK.

Rocks in a Jar

I have felt all out of sorts today, and my daily Aura session always works to set me right! Today did just that, with a sweet story that is all the more significant to my life currently.

Rocks in a jar

I learned that everything else, like the sand, only fill the small spaces in our lives unlike the rocks that fill the biggest spaces in our lives.

Sand

I feel that the sand gives us anxiety and the rocks take it away.

Rocks in a jar

A lovely message. x As it said, if you put the little things first, you will have no room for the things that matter in life 💕

What i learned

I learned that life is too short to focus on the sand in our lives. Focus on what truly matters. The rocks.

Beautiful 💕

look on the bright side of life. It’s important to prioritize ❤️

Most importance thing

Health & Family is the Rock. They are important than Job, House or Car which is just pebble. Any other things is just a sand. Do things in this order will help your life to be better fit.

Rocks in a jar

Focus on the important stuff in life. If you spend all your time focusing on the small stuff that later in life won’t matter then there won’t be any time for stuff that really matters in life, like health and family.

I’m sad

I learned that i should set my priorities but my rocks never have time for me. My parents dont want to spend time with me no matter how much i try. They just want me to study and get good marks. I work really hard but they dont see that and they constantly criticize me for losing marks. I just want to be happy...

Hopeful

I learned that I should do things that make me happy and that everything I did depende on my actions so I decided to make room for the things I want to do other then be told what to do

Intention

Taking time to open my eyes, my heart, and intentions for peace and kindness to all I encounter no matter who they are.

Priorities

Focus on the rocks -- the big stuff -- the stuff that really fills my life.

Priorities

I learned that I need to prioritize what’s important to me and not let the small things consume me.

i felt calm

my body was relaxed but it returned to its original state it was in before the video. it was hard to try and focus and actually let go.

Help me

I need help with living and staying alive. I am drowning in my own mind.

Rocks in a jar

I learned that I hadn't been paying enough attention to my family, and was worrying too much about the small stuff.

rocks in a jar

i learned that you can’t only focus on the little things, always make room for what you truly value.

I felt anxious prior to listening.

After listening I learned I need to quit worrying about things I cannot control and worry about what is right in front of me; like my kids, my husband and the things that are important to me.. take advantage of your youth and your health because one day you may not have that..

Fell asleep

I don’t remember the end of the story because I fell asleep. I wish I could of stayed asleep 😴

Rocks in a jar

Focus on the rocks in your life and everything else will fall in place

Feeling okay

I felt relived. Then I go back to reality and realize the stuff I need to do.

I felt calm. No thoughts my mind just blank

I learned that prioritizing is important. Take care the big things first. The small stuff isn’t important

I felt calm. No thoughts my mind just blank

I learned that prioritizing is important. Take care the big things first. The small stuff isn’t important

Big and little

This taught me that instead of thinking about the small things in life like, dinner parties and cleaning, look up and see what’s around you a nice,caring family, make sure that you take granted of the big things in life and only on occasions the little things

Lesson one

Not to be too distracted by materialistic things when my loved one's are always there for me

Take care about the rocks

I learned that I should pay more attention to people around me. My family, dear friends and my own health. That was kind of inspiring. I'll try to follow the instructions and be more cheerful and more keen on important people in my life.

Football

I learned that I now have to pay attention more on school and set my priorities straight

That story annoyed me. I knew where it was going before it started and totally valid point but 😒

I get annoyed by moralistic stories. I don’t see how that was supposed to help me sleep. If anything I will lay awake thinking about how annoying it was 🤣

My Family

The important things in my life, if I have nothing else but this, this is all I need.

Refocus

Although I can be distracted by irrelevant, annoying events, etc., I need to take a step back. Take a breath. Don’t take the bait; don’t be so quick to respond to the sand. I need to refocus to be sure that the important things are what really get the majority of my thoughts, time, and actions

I feel

Like this told me not to give up and that my life is worth more than what I think it is

Short story

A short story that felt very inspiring and taught me about the really important things in life.

Rocks in a jar

I felt dizzy when closing my eyes listening to this and feel dizzy now writhing this. The story made sense but left me questioning what is the sand in my life.

Me

I could finally relax and fall asleep a lot quicker. The stories are so peaceful and relaxing. This is my new favorite app. 😁

I love it

It helped me relax a lot more and the music in the background is just so soothing.

Moody me

I have depression triggers. I can’t deal with the loss of family well anymore.

Very simple, yet poignant.

I learned about priorities. My family, my partner, my friends always come first. The career, the hobbies, the security will come and go, but the rocks will always be there to support us. The sand will be present to always fill in the little gaps with excitement, emotion, arguments and experiences, but we should not let the sand cloud our life first. I love my family and my girlfriend and I wish all the people courage and peace.

Rocks in a Jar

I learned that my Family, Friends, My boyfriend, and other people that I love come first than anything else and that they should always come first no matter what

What I learned

I learned that your family and friends are your priorities in your life

What I learned

Work comes and goes but family and friends can go so set your priorities

Life

I do focus on small things sometimes. I sometimes do this as a diversion from larger issues at work. They are also easier to accomplish. I need to focus on the larger issues at home vice work and not the nit noid issues anywhere.

i felt calm,the music in the background birds chirping and sound of water...realxed me!

i learned that i need to focus on my important things,..ignoring the small stuff that bothers me which is of no use

Priorities

I learned that you should take care of the things that are critical for your life. Not the smaller things. The big things come first.

Really great story

I learned that there are a lot of different thing that are important and others are less. I also learned to manage my time better

Today

I am more bossy than I thought because when I listened to myself talk to some of my friends I am bossing them just a bit. But then i realize that they are really mean to me and take advantage of my not noticing that they are bullying me.

Order Matters

As I listened to this, I recognized that the order in which you place the items in matters, which has a symbolic meaning. If you fill the jar to the brim with rocks first, then there will still be room to fill it further with pebbles and then sand. However, if you start with what is not as important, the sand or the pebbles, your jar will no longer hold any rocks. Also, the jar was still considered to be full by the students with just the rocks in it, before there were pebbles or sand. Nurture the rocks. Nurture the most important things in your life. If everything else disappears, your life will still be full to the brim. ❤️🙏

Just relaxed

Quite well . It's a beginning for me .And I feel it too good .

I realized my ex boyfriend that I’m still stressing about is my sand

I learned that I need to focused on what really matters, I wish to truly carry that message on with me every day

I need to focus on me.

I learned to breath and think positive thoughts throughout my day.

Challenges

It’s so easy to lose sight of the important things and let the small things take over. Definitely needed a reminder today of what is truly important.

Life

I learned that i have to put more priorities on things that give life meaning and everything else will fall to its perfect place. Thanks

I love this!

This message is awesome! Thank you God for my fiance, our boys and furry babies 💞.

Lesson learned

I have learned to take a moment to center myself and that life is about the important things everything else will fall into place

I really loved it

This story was exactly what I needed today, it was so beautiful and precious. I learned a lot from it and I think that I will try to pay more attention to the things that I ignore because I think that they are taken for granted like my family.

My Life....

I love that I have been living this way for the past year. What a great feeling! I loved this story. It truly speaks volumes. “EVERYTHING else is just sand”....❤️

Perfect analogy

I couldn’t think of a more perfect analogy than this one. Life is too short to think about the little things. We all have to remember that in the complexity called life. Make it matter. Make it count. 💙💙

Don’t sweat the small stuff

I learned that I am forced to pay attention to the big stuff now because I am in a time crunch. But, that’s good. No time for the trivial that I used to spend too much time on.

To fill up the jar with sands...

Yes, there were time that I filled up my jar with sands; trivial things. Now that I emptied my jar, I have a plenty of room for the rocks to fit in. I will always make sure not to fill it up with sands.

Too much sand

I realized that the majority of the time, I fill my jar up with sand, when it needs to be filled with rocks. I tend to only allow the very top of my jar to be filled with rocks because I get overwhelmed with the giant amount of sand specks.

Rocks

I learn that I tend to focus on the tiny little micro things that don’t even matter, my cleaning, one day I’ll feel off and only care about that situation.... I need to focus on the important things that make me happy!

Use your resources well

Resources are limited - time, energy... Invest them well. Prioritise the things that contribute to your happiness and well-being and push down the rest.

Jar of rocks reflection

My priorities are focused on the pebbles and sand. I need more time for the rocks.

Rocks, Pebbles, Sand

My life has been more focused on pebbles and sand. I need to give more or equal time to the most important things in my life

Eye Opener

It helped me open my eyes and my inner perspective on what’s really important. Balancing my time wisely. Something so simple Broken into words that can be heard This audio is such a gift Thank you

Important Reminder

I feel like I have so much more perspective after hearing that story. It’s not the first time I’ve heard it, but it’s such an important reminder for me to remember and recognize my “rocks” and keep my pebbles and sand in check! 💕💗💕

Thank you, thank you for helping me to relax.

I need to learn to focus more during meditation. I’ve always been one to allow my mind to wonder during sessions and actually this story helped me to realize how to begin on working on that issue for me.

Small story big reminder

I feel like this story has a big reminder especially for me...I tend to put so much before my happiness, my job, cleaning, basic duties to family. When it’s done I haven’t done anything truly enjoyable during the day nor have a had a good laugh and feel guilty for not spending quality time with my family. I saved this story to reminder me focus on what matters and happiness.

I felt at peace and quiet.

The important things need to come first. Thanks for the update

Good and reminded of what is important to me I felt more focused. Thankful.

That I am in control of my life and what matters and how I put things in the right priority above the things that are not so important.

Just when you think you're focusing on rocks, you're focusing on sand

We want to think we're always focused on the rocks but it is so easy to divert our attention to sand. It's important to replace rocks with sand every once in a while and even drain out the sand and start with fresh pebbles.

I do this often

I truly need to learn/practice putting those things first that truly matter. But recognizing what those are is the hardest part; letting the other things go will take practice and I will falter, but I can always remove them from the jar.

Importance

This was meaningful in a way it's telling us to do be and be big and the little things will line up with what they can and what we let them this has helped me realise some things