Overflowing or Fulfilled?

Over the Easter Break we decided to stay at home, relax and play with the kids. Another pastime we decided would be worthwhile was to grab a couple of new release DVDs and chill out on the couch.

Well one of the movies we watched was a completely over-the-top Hollywood blockbuster that, to be honest, was pretty terrible! Amongst the carnage, special effects, and some truly terrible acting however, lay one little gem. In one scene, a sage mentor spoke with a troubled student, who was grappling with a huge decision. Desperate for advice from the wise one, the young man became frustrated when his mentor overfilled his cup of tea.

"The cup is full, no more..." cried the young man.

"Sometimes to be fulfilled, you have to empty your cup to start with." Replied the old man.

It got me to thinking...how fulfilled can we be in our lives when our ‘cup' is full of other stuff? Fulfillment in our lives and work is not simply about being full to the brim; in fact a great many people cannot fit another thing into their chaotic loves, but are far from fulfilled. Does this sound familiar?

To be fulfilled, sometimes we need to reassess, empty out the waste, and start by making sure that every drop that goes in is worthwhile and matches our personal values. Only then can we truly live a fulfilled life.

Pretty deep stuff from a far-fetched, unrealistic movie, eh? Hmmm, looking back on it, maybe it wasn't so bad after all...

Warm wishes,

Darren and Alison