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Shake it off, and step it up!
Posted 11-11-2009 at 01:31 PM by chanman
There are times in our lives when we don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is an amazing little story about staying positive and before you know it, there is that light. My friend shared this with me and I felt as though I needed to passing it on to you guys!
A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule braying – or whatever mules do when they fall into wells.
After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule but decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors together, told them what happened, and enlisted them to help haul dirt to bury the old mule in the well and put him out of his misery.
Initially, the old mule was hysterical! But as the farmer and his neighbors continued shoveling and the dirt hit his back, a thought struck him. It suddenly dawned on him that every time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back, he should shake it off and step up!
This he did, blow after blow. “Shake it off and step up…shake it off and step up…shake it off and step up!” he repeated to encourage himself. No matter how painful the blows or distressing the situation seemed, the old mule fought panic and just kept right on shaking it off and stepping up.
You’re right! It wasn’t long before the old mule, battered and exhausted, stepped triumphantly over the wall of that well! What seemed like it would bury him actually blessed him – all because of the manner in which he handled his adversity.
That’s life! If we face our problems and respond to them positively, refusing to give in to panic, bitterness, or self-pity, the adversities that come along to bury us usually have within them the potential to benefit and bless us. Remember that forgiveness, faith, prayer, praise, and hope all are excellent ways to “shake off and step up” out of wells in which we find ourselves!
I hope this helps you to never quit or give up!
Warmly yours,
Thomas Chandler aka chanman
A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule braying – or whatever mules do when they fall into wells.
After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule but decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors together, told them what happened, and enlisted them to help haul dirt to bury the old mule in the well and put him out of his misery.
Initially, the old mule was hysterical! But as the farmer and his neighbors continued shoveling and the dirt hit his back, a thought struck him. It suddenly dawned on him that every time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back, he should shake it off and step up!
This he did, blow after blow. “Shake it off and step up…shake it off and step up…shake it off and step up!” he repeated to encourage himself. No matter how painful the blows or distressing the situation seemed, the old mule fought panic and just kept right on shaking it off and stepping up.
You’re right! It wasn’t long before the old mule, battered and exhausted, stepped triumphantly over the wall of that well! What seemed like it would bury him actually blessed him – all because of the manner in which he handled his adversity.
That’s life! If we face our problems and respond to them positively, refusing to give in to panic, bitterness, or self-pity, the adversities that come along to bury us usually have within them the potential to benefit and bless us. Remember that forgiveness, faith, prayer, praise, and hope all are excellent ways to “shake off and step up” out of wells in which we find ourselves!
I hope this helps you to never quit or give up!
Warmly yours,
Thomas Chandler aka chanman
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Very positive and uplifting. Thanks.Posted 11-13-2009 at 04:11 PM by purissima
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This reminds me of a drawing by Leonard Devinci made of a one legged cole minner. He only had one leg, one arm and crutch, in his teeth was a rope tied to a cole wagon. In the image he was pressing forward despite the odds.
Here's another one my favorites "Man from Lamancha"
Don Quixote: "And I know that the world will be better for this — that one man, scorned and covered with scars, still strove with his last ounce of courage — to reach the unreachable star."Posted 11-17-2009 at 02:36 PM by gallanroberts
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very well done! cheers
Have you seen the tony robbins video never give up? you have to check it out it will change your life!
Don't be afraid to jump into the abyss, for fear of hitting the bottom. But to spread your wings and approach the landing knowing that this is the place were freedom lives. TurtleSun
Posted 12-22-2009 at 08:18 AM by TurtleSun
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Nice post !
Reminds me of something along the lines of what Napoleon Hill onced shared....
"Every adversity has within it the seeds of an equivalent or greater benefit".Posted 12-22-2009 at 11:10 PM by Bob_Sims
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Ok. That's "Shake it off and Step Up!" Yaaahoo!Posted 01-30-2010 at 10:38 AM by AidforCongoKids
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Thank you; just what I needed at the time that I needed.Posted 04-29-2010 at 02:41 PM by eyoung
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I love the story about the mulePosted 06-16-2010 at 10:26 PM by BettyHiatt
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awesome story and lots of postive thoughts and it is sooo easy to give up hope and lose faith it is a great inspirationPosted 11-14-2010 at 02:28 PM by dandydar58
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Love it. And don't forget how stubborn (read determined) mules are. Thanks for the story.Posted 01-17-2011 at 03:24 PM by AidforCongoKids
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Great post Chanman that is an awsome story. When life throws us a curve ball we have to go to plan B and step up the game plan.Posted 04-10-2011 at 06:57 PM by dzany
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Thank you! This is an awesome story.Posted 11-01-2011 at 08:03 AM by clarec
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