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.

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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!

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 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 and the last bust not the least...

6.For success always network..network is the in thing in today's business

Paul Stillwaggon,
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10 Comments on THE DONKEY ATTITUDE

NOV
09
117,611 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I love that story.  Have heard it before and it never gets old.  We all need to be reminded to shake it off and keep climbing and to use adversity to help ourselves.  It doesn't hurt to reach out to those around us either!

7:28am • #1

Good story, and a great way to start off the week!

7:29am • #2
114,386 Points

Great message to start out the week.

Thanks for sharing

Tony

7:29am • #3
291,212 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Cute story and I can see the value of shaking it off. I try to shake it off every day. Worry isnt for me as it going to happen anyway.

7:30am • #4

Great positive thoughts for starting the week out!

7:36am • #5
221,625 Points 19 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router

Hey Frank,

I guess the donkey made an ass out of them. Good rules to live by.

Rich

7:36am • #6
394,567 Points 2 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

This is a very cools story. I never heard it before. Thanks for the parable . It is a great way to make a great point

7:37am • #7

Thank you all for your reply to my post. Regards,

Frank
7:59am • #8

Frank -

What a great way to start the week with a positive attitude. Im going to add your post to my Blog just so I can check back on it when I really need a boost.

2:39pm • #9

Betty, You made my week! Regards,

Frank
5:16pm • #10

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