The Donkey's Tale

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 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. 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 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

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.