One day, a donkey fell into a dried well. The poor donkey cried for several hours to no avail. The desperate farmer tried in vain to have it rescued. Finally, the farmer decided the donkey was old, the well ought to be covered, so it was not worth the while to save the donkey.
The farmer then gathered all the neighbours to help him cover the well. Everyone took the hoe and started filling up the well.
The donkey immediately realized what was happening. Initially, it continued to wail. However, shortly, it quiet down. After a while, the farmers could not bare their curiosity and decided to take a look. What they saw was a shocking sight.
With that, the donkey was able to elevate itself out of the well in no time. It jumped out of the well and sped off. Everyone was amazed by this act.
Morale of the story – actually life is just so. For all difficulties and setbacks, it will fall on our back. To get out of this suffering well and move towards success and glory, there is only one way. That is, shake them off and heavily stomped them onto the ground. Because, for life’s difficulties and failures, it is actually the stepping stone in one’s journey.
So parents, do share this story with you kids.
Posted on November 17th, 2009 by June
Filed under: Reflections and Resolutions, Parenting Tips
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