I’m a big fan of fables and metaphors….and somewhere in my life …I don’t remember where…or when …or from whom…I picked up this little story which has helped me soldier on through life no matter what obstacles cross my path…and now being a mother ( of two beautiful boys, 6 and 2)…I have passed this story onto my eldest…as he is at school now and is finding his own obstacles to tackle…It can be so heartbreaking as a parent to see your child in torment …but knowing that it is important for them to deal with issues in order to learn coping skills and build their character…but as a parent I can arm them with advice and guidance and support…..and it seems that this story is helping him as much as it did for me…
Here is this little tale that I would like to pass on…
Once there was a farmer…This farmer awoke one morning to a terrible sound….on investigating he found his donkey had fallen down the old derelict well….the farmer could see no way to get the donkey out of the well as it was very deep…the donkey bayed and bayed until the farmer could stand it no more…he considered his options and decided that the donkey was old and had enjoyed a good life and that he was going to have to fill in the old well anyway…so he decided that he would fill the well and turn it into the donkeys early grave…the farmer gathered his friends and neighbors to aid him in his gruesome chore….so, they begin to shovel dirt down the well onto the donkey …when the donkey realizes his fate he begins to bay wildly…an awful spine chilling sound…the farmer and his burial troupe are undeterred and continue their chore…until the farmer notices it has suddenly gone quiet…curiosity causes him to peer over the edge into the well…what he sees surprises him….each time the dirt is shoveled onto the donkey he shakes it off and steps up on it….shovel…shake…step up….until eventually the donkey jumps over the edge of the well and trots off into the paddock…
Now…if you did not see it…the moral of this story is…
…When life shovels dirt on you…Shake it off…and Step up…
I Truly hope this can help you in your life as it has helped me and my Family.
Warmest wishes of a healthy happy life…
Care.
funkyfacestudio
That was a very beautiful story, It’s the perfect story to tell children. Great job Care :D
Care
Hi Funky!! Thankyou!…It’s working very well with my son and his dealings at school….you know how kids can be….being somewhat an empty canvas…so to speak…they seem to find the easy way to elevate themselves is to make another feel bad..I’d love to just jump in and sort out all my sons problems ..but there are times when you have to stand at a distance and hope they have learnt what you have taught them…
richiedean
Hi Care, its a good tale and the moral is true to life ……… if you dont shake it off…. you’ll get buried …. , sound advice for your youngster, :))
Care
Hi Richie!…it is a good story for the youngsters…..also for the bigger youngsters in life who may not have had a guiding hand to help them….
madvlad
keep ths light in your heart life is sad and also joys all is as it is,no changing fate of the stars, but you can change how you look at things, so as you look,so they are.tim allan the man who played the tool man here on t v did some crazy things in is life, and was sad and some ways bitter about his dad,s death that was not fair, but all, changed for him, when he realized. life is not fair, it is onlt life as it is, and from then on,became more at peace with himself life is not fair my wife of 38 years who was 8 years younger then me died, not me who should have been first life is what it is,and now it our time, so live now lovingly and remember all these sweet and good saying you have here amen
Catherine Myrt...
Hi Care,
What an appropriat name, i can sense that you do care so much and your energy is reflected in your art (which i absolutely love). This is an excellent story that demonstrates how one’s outlook will determine one’s outcome. I am adding you to my watchlist as i would really love to see some more of you. thanks for the joy you brought so far..
Love Cath
Care
Hello Madvlad!…Hi Cath!
Life can go either way depending how you react to it’s trials and tribulations….I haven’t always …but age and experience has taught me to always find the light…it may seem dim and far away at times…but if you follow it…you’ll find the easier path …
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..thanks Cath..for reminding me of the joy I can share with others with a picture…keeps me doing what I’m doing!…I’m in the middle of an epic painting at the mo…but will put some more work up soon!!
Pauline Tims
Beautiful story ,I don’t know why I looked at this today but it really has shaken me up and done me a power of good. Thank you!!
p.s your paintings are great too!!
Care:
Hey Pauline….forgot about this….glad it could do some good for you… : )
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Care:
ummm…I’m not sure about my belief…in God…as in religion…but Just wondering…with all the prayers you have to answer…when might you have found the time to join Redbubble…?
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DiannaLee
Love the story. thanks for sharing it XX
Care:
Hey…Dianna…how are you going..? : )….is a pretty good story…can’t remember where I first heard it….
KEITH R. WILL...
that was beautiful story
Care:
..it is….has helped me a lot….
wanted to put it here…in case it could help someone else….: )
Michael Oubridge
So beautifully put, well done and thankyou for sharing it with the RB community
Care:
…it’s quite simple…but can make a difference…felt it was a good one to share : )
dimarie
aw this is one of the most inspiring tales i’ve heard!
makes me want to draw a picture of that donkey!
Go the donkey!
Great philosophy, thankyou so much for sharing it!
I’ll definately be teaching this one to my girl!
all the best to you!
-dimarie :)
Care:
….love to see you do a picture of the donkey!!…
….it’s just one of those little stories…that can stick…and it’s easy for kids to understand….when things at school can get my little boy down…I remind him of it…now he says…“I know Mum….the donkey…don’t worry mum….I won’t stay in the well…” …precious little souls… : )
JacquelineGwynne
That was great, I’m gonna pass that on to some friends!
Care:
…it is a good one to pass on : )
LetThemEatArt
After the day I have just had that story is very apt. Nice one.
Care:
sorry I missed you here…..well I hope all has been well from that day many weeks ago : )
TheVeryMissV
Thats very clever….and encouraging..great story
Care:
allo MissV!…it is quite the encouraging story…and a reminder to never give up on life… : )
Medusa
Beautiful…Inspiring…Encouraging…
From one Mother to Another… Sound Advice…
For the young and young at heart I feel… ;-)
Thankyou Care…
Mx
Care:
I think it’s good in life to share what I find helps me…so of course I had to put this out there!..thanks for reading Medusa : )
JP100
The first thought that came to me was dont be that farmers donkey and look look out for derelict wells!!! though I do agree with the moral of your story. you could also have the meaning that instead of having gaping and unresolved holes in your past that may rise up and swallow your donkey fill them in/resolve them and plant flowers! (or something to that effect) thanks care be well ;)