Susan, What a beautiful parable! Inspiration to be tenacious and creative comes from the practical act of a “lowly” donkey! Thanks for sharing amazing nuggets of wisdom like this.
Thanks for the story Susan! As an owner of 3 donkeys – I loved tales about these creatures. They are really smart and often overlooked animals and they love human contact.
I’m finding many things we see as negatives in our lives are really blessings that we don’t recognize. My dis-ease in life was THE eye opener life was giving me and it still took years to realize. I am learning to heal (step up) and this is THE blessing given to all of us. The option is to get buried and that is just no fun. Accepting the blessings makes the work a lot of fun and the best thing one can do. Why not enjoy the climb ?
Susan, my angel friend, this describes me I pick myself up , dust off, and, start all over again, everything comes into my life as it is suppose to, love light and hugs my angel friend
Hi Susan,
I loved the transition from crying to not only coping but making the best of a VERY bad situation. There was no fear or anger at the end of this story, which is also lovely. Thanks!
Me too Becky and the nice part is with a little practice we can create happy endings to all the happenings in our life too.
Sending you lots of smiles and aloha, Susan
Susan, after “people started shoveling dirt into the well and the donkey grew quiet,” the story ended just before the ‘read more’ prompt. I was dismayed and heartsick but when I read the happy ending and realized I react way too strongly to the way we are often treated, that it’s not always all bad. Thank you.
Jean when it comes to animals I too tend to react rather quickly. My home is full of rescued animals. I am all for happy endings, especially ones that show us a different way of being in our life. I’m glad you read on. May your life be full of happy endings too!
Aloha, Susan
Susan, What a beautiful parable! Inspiration to be tenacious and creative comes from the practical act of a “lowly” donkey! Thanks for sharing amazing nuggets of wisdom like this.
Thanks Sundar. Yup, even the lowly donkey can teach us is we are willing.
Sending you a big hug,
Susan
Thank you, Susan. The angels knew I needed to read this today.
Those angels are always on it …. thanks Cheri
Thanks for the story Susan! As an owner of 3 donkeys – I loved tales about these creatures. They are really smart and often overlooked animals and they love human contact.
I have always loved them too. A neighbor used to have one and I loved hearing it bray. Enjoy yours MaryAnne
I loved this parable on so many levels. I see itas an example of self determination.
Thanks Marie. How true life happens and we determine how we are going to react.
Perfect. Pono. Love it. Love you. Thank you.
Pono indeed Erika!
loved this story, very helpful advise here-thanks susan
Glad you found it helpful Zaneta
Thanks.
Your very welcome Bettye
Thanks Susan. Having this visual will be helpful for me when I’m “shaking off the dirt.”
Hi Ellen,
Glad the visual helped
Just smiling away, Susan
I’m finding many things we see as negatives in our lives are really blessings that we don’t recognize. My dis-ease in life was THE eye opener life was giving me and it still took years to realize. I am learning to heal (step up) and this is THE blessing given to all of us. The option is to get buried and that is just no fun. Accepting the blessings makes the work a lot of fun and the best thing one can do. Why not enjoy the climb ?
Enjoying the climb makes sense every time. Bet the Donkey only saw the one option ….
Thanks Todd
Susan, my angel friend, this describes me I pick myself up , dust off, and, start all over again, everything comes into my life as it is suppose to, love light and hugs my angel friend
Aloha Ellen,
Remember to let yourself enjoy the process
Thank you Susan!!! Again and again 🙂
Bit dusty at the moment but a sunny hug to you***
A sunny hug right back at you Nikki
I love this parable. I have heard it before, but it is a welcome reminder.
Thanks Marsha …. sometimes I have to hear the same thing 999 times before it sinks in and sometimes once …. reminders ALWAYS welcome
Hi Susan,
I loved the transition from crying to not only coping but making the best of a VERY bad situation. There was no fear or anger at the end of this story, which is also lovely. Thanks!
Me too Becky and the nice part is with a little practice we can create happy endings to all the happenings in our life too.
Sending you lots of smiles and aloha, Susan
Susan, after “people started shoveling dirt into the well and the donkey grew quiet,” the story ended just before the ‘read more’ prompt. I was dismayed and heartsick but when I read the happy ending and realized I react way too strongly to the way we are often treated, that it’s not always all bad. Thank you.
Jean when it comes to animals I too tend to react rather quickly. My home is full of rescued animals. I am all for happy endings, especially ones that show us a different way of being in our life. I’m glad you read on. May your life be full of happy endings too!
Aloha, Susan