A Donkey Tale Shows Us How to Live

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A Donkey Tale Shows Us How to Live

Courtesy of Dorine Barranco

One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The

animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to

figure out what to do.

Finally he decided the animal was old and the well

needed to be covered up anyway, it just wasn't worth it

to retrieve the donkey. So he invited all his neighbors

to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel

and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the

donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly.

Then, to everyone's amazement, he quieted down. A few

shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the

well and was astonished at what he saw.

With every shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey

was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and

take a step up! As the farmer's neighbors continued to

shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off

and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as

the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and

trotted off!

Moral: Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds

of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to

shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles

is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest

wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it

off and take a step up!

Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred.

2. Free your mind from worries.

3. Live simply.

4. Give more.

5. Expect less.

For another great motivational story, check out:

http://chetday.com/downwindfromflowers.htm

 

"A clean house is a sign of a misspent life"

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Beautiful!! And oh so true!!!!

This was cute Thanks!!!

Everyone getting ready for Christmas?

I've got some great posts to share with you all,

I've just gotten over a cold as well as my youngest

who stayed home two days this week. And work, its been keeping me on my toes. So hopefully Ill be able to post some things really soon.

Brightest Blessings,

`~Jennifer~`