The appendix is an organ that has been useful to us, but it is no longer useful. It, however, still remains in us, if it ignites, we can die because of it. The appendix is an irony of life saying, enjoy what s available, but be careful that it doesn't kill you". The story behind this little organ, in our opinion, is extremely interesting. The allegory built is also remarkable, there are several issues in our lives that can be considered appendages . Uselessness, which besides adding nothing to us today, still has a harmful potential to our mental and spiritual health. Ideas, people, relationships, practices, your intelligence is able to identify which are the appendages in your life.