A farmer's wise donkey_short story

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 A FARMER'S WISE DONKEY!

 

 

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 was not 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 if 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 ur heart from hatred - forgive.

2. Free ur mind from worries - Most never happen.

3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.

4. Give more.

5. Expect less.

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Hello Sir,

I like how you took the four rules as a method of an inner cleanse to help achieve clarity. It is so true that so many thoughts flood our mind that we are unaware how they effect how we feel and think about ourselves and the world around us. I also loved your honesty. Not many people would be so open, so that was awesome. :)

One more thought, words are so powerful and words used without awareness sometimes can cause more pain than a physical wound.

Great job and great idea about the wallet size reminder of these important four rules! :)

nice n n very much true..

thanks for sharing it..

smiley

 

Remember the five simple rules to be happy.

1. Free ur heart from hatred - forgive.

2. Free ur mind from worries - Most never happen.

3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.

4. Give more.

5. Expect less.

Great sharing....five rules for happiness are such that if followed honestly no one in this world be unhappy and all over there will be happiness and peace....Thank you Gautam da for the wonderful message. GOD BLESS YOU.

Originally posted by : Vandana Mulchandani

Remember the five simple rules to be happy.

1. Free ur heart from hatred - forgive.

2. Free ur mind from worries - Most never happen.

3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.

4. Give more.

5. Expect less.

Great sharing....five rules for happiness are such that if followed honestly no one in this world be unhappy and all over there will be happiness and peace....Thank you Gautam da for the wonderful message. GOD BLESS YOU.


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