One day, a farmer's donkey fell down into the 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 try and retrieve the donkey.
So, he invited all of 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 step up. As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and step up.
Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off!
Moral of the donkey story: 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 step up. Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping and never giving up. Learn to shake it off and step up!
We always have a choice. We can focus on the dirt or shake it off and step up. It is time to focus on stepping up. How can you step up now? Are you setting goals, visualizing, doing daily affirmations, exercising, eating well, getting enough rest, and having a loving attitude to step up?
Are you stepping up with more energy? Are you becoming more knowledgeable and certain as well as committed and passionate? Do you have a coach to help you step up by inspiring you and holding you accountable?
Are you dedicating time being an effective and productive human being?
What are you doing to raise your self-esteem and confidence? Are you stepping up by being responsible, moderate, flexible, and accountable?
Do you finally realize that who you are will determine the results you produce and that your identity is as important as your strategies? Do the world a favor and step up today!
