Carry: The Glass

You don’t carry glass to hide it. You carry it so others can see through it. If you are leading a team or raising a family, let them see what you’re holding. Hidden fragility is dangerous. Acknowledged fragility is manageable.

A wise old master sees the monk's distress and offers him a simple yet profound piece of advice: "Carry the glass." In other words, focus on the present moment, on the sensation of the glass in your hands, the weight of the water, and the sensation of your feet touching the ground. Let go of distractions, worries, and fears. Simply carry the glass. Carry The Glass

There is a famous story often used in stress management seminars. A psychology professor raised a glass of water and asked her students how heavy it was. The answers ranged from eight ounces to a pound. She replied: You don’t carry glass to hide it

Finally, a secret that few carriers learn: You are not meant to carry the glass forever. At some point, you must put it down. You must set it into its frame—the completed project, the healed conversation, the launched rocket—and walk away. Hidden fragility is dangerous

Let us be radically honest here. Despite your best efforts, sometimes the glass breaks.