Shake it off

I hope it is ok to post this message here, if not then it fine to take it away. I thought of all here and how good it would be for us, with all of our suffering to just be able to be like this donkey, and just "shake it off".

SHAKE IT OFF

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 and was astonished at what he saw. With every 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 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.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.

Enjoy Your Week SHAKE IT OFF

I hope this helps some. It really give us something to think about besides our pains. Hugs, Deb

I shakin I shakin--just as hard as i can.... thanks Deb, and hugs back at ya!!!!

What a wonderful inspiring post. I too am shaking. I have learned alot since my hysterectomy and like the donkey I too have learned to shake it off Thank you for the inspiration

Yes this surgery can be a life-changing event - dealing with hormones etc. But what you posted was so true - we have to at least try to shake it off and move forward, not just lie back and take anything that is dished out to us. Use experiences to help us grow and find the right solution for us! With each others help in the jungle and the support we give and get here we too can climb out of that ditch
Deb, thanks for some inspiration.