gerbilqueen Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 THE DONKEYOne 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. Atfirst, 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 steppingstone. 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 -------->> Enough of that crap . . .The donkey later came back, and bit the shit out of the farmer who had tried to bury him. The gash from the bite got infected, and the farmer eventually died in agony from septic shock. MORAL FROM TODAY'S LESSON: When you do something wrong, and try to cover your ass, it always comes back to bite you.This was sent to me by a good friend and I hope you find it as inspiring as I did Ren xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundries Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 I really like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramfan007 Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Good post, very apt and the 5 rules are ones im trying to follow, it also made me smile which is always a good thingThank youRam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily-Bee Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 What a good story I´ll have to remember that one!Thanks!Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marchmadness Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Good story, and the lesson will go a long way.Thanks for posting it.Marchmadness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline One Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 .The donkey later came back, and bit the shit out of the farmer who had tried to bury him. The gash from the bite got infected, and the farmer eventually died in agony from septic shock. MORAL FROM TODAY'S LESSON: When you do something wrong, and try to cover your ass, it always comes back to bite you.This was sent to me by a good friend and I hope you find it as inspiring as I did Ren xxRen,I think this is a wonderful story that I will print and hang it on the wall. Thank you so much for sending it so that I can be reminded of what happens when I try to cover my ass. Christina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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