March 30, 2009
Shake It Off and Step Up
This is a story that reminds us how important it is to show up big in times of adversity - it's called "Shake It Off and Step Up"
"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 and told them what had 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 COULD 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 how distressing the situation seemed, the old mule fought panic and just kept right on SHAKING IT OFF AND STEPPING UP! Can you guess what happened? 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, and refuse to give in to panic, bitterness, or self-pity ... THE ADVERSITIES THAT COME ALONG TO BURY US USALLY HAVE WITHIN THEM THE POTENTIAL TO BENEFIT AND BLESS US!
Remember FORGIVENESS-FAITH-PRAYER-PRAISE and HOPE - all are excellent ways to "SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP" out of the wells in which we find ourselves!"
What kind of "well" have you found yourself in recently? You may even feel like dirt is being heaped upon you, burying you and robbing you of your chance for resolution. Could there be another way for you to interpret your situation? Is there a way for you to use the adversity to your advantage? What is the benefit that is hidden in the circumstances you are dealing with? What's great about it? What about your present conditions could you use to move yourself in a positive direction?
By asking yourself questions like these, you'll begin to notice just how to "shake it off and step up" - and, if you need some support, let us and our wellness coaching program help you develop a healthier, more empowering way to respond to what's going on. Realize that we tend to attract challenges at the level we can handle -- have some faith, decide what you really want, show up big, and do whatever it takes.
OUR ARTICLE OF THE WEEK IS ...
"Muscling Up as You Age" US News & World report. September 29, 2008.
This article discusses how exercise is a powerful remedy to the age related decline in muscle mass and function. Remember there are 3 forms of exercise stretching, strengthening and cardiovascular. It's a must to do all 3.
OUR MESSAGE OF THE WEEK IS ...
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