Once, there was a renowned professor who was known for his wisdom and his ability to impart important life lessons through simple demonstrations. One day, he stood before his class holding a glass of water.

He asked his students, “How heavy is this glass of water?”

The students made various guesses, ranging from a few ounces to a pound. The professor smiled and said, “The absolute weight of this glass doesn’t matter. What matters is how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a burden. If I hold it for an hour, it becomes heavy. And if I hold it for a day, my arm will start to ache. The weight of the glass hasn’t changed, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it feels.”

He continued, “Life’s problems are similar. If you carry them with you for a short while, they’re manageable. But if you let them linger for too long, they can become overwhelming, and they can weigh you down. It’s important to learn to let go of your worries and problems at the right time.”

The professor’s words struck a chord with his students. They realized that, just like the glass of water, it was essential to release their burdens and not let them weigh them down for an extended period. They left the classroom that day with a valuable lesson about the importance of letting go and not allowing their worries to become too heavy to bear.