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.
He invited all his neighbours 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.
He was astonished at what he saw. With each 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 neighbours 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 happily trotted off!
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 - Forgive.
2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.
3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less
NOW ,, Be a good Donkey
Monday, August 13, 2007
Lesson from Donkey
Posted by Nixon Rodrigues at 3:03 AM
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