This parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule praying 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 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 WOULD 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!
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 helped 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.
Author Unknown
I like short interesting stories.
Where there is a will there is a way……!
It was sheer grit, determination and the survival instinct that made the doneky to face the adversities with a cool and think positive attitude to have come out of the situation…….!
Whereas it also speaks of the selfish attitude on part of the farmer…one must keep cool under such circumstances like that of the donkey….
So inspiring story
Goooooooood one.. 🙂
It’s an awesome story.
Ya too inspiring
Truely inspired ….
Mind boggling and inspirational story especially for those who are easily discouraged….thanks for posting this parable..
Nice for someone like me… thanks 🙂
FUNNY yet quiet INSPIRING and TOUCHING..
Wow!
It is a very lovely tale. It encourages us to face the challange of life with optimistic faith in God through our lord Jesus Christ, and not to give up our possitive heart desire no matter what.
Hmmm…. with the dirt falling wouldn’t it just turn into mud with the water around the donkey? Then from mud become quick sand, that pretty much never allows him to shake it off once the mud is over his back. The story never says the well was empty with no water.
Very inspiring!!!!
Heart warming. Too bad there was no author listed.
Reaalllyyy inspirational…. story….
A really inspirational story…
Good one… very much inspirational. When we face difficulties in our life we give up, which we should not…we should face and fight with problem form the front….
I am just tensed with my problems, looking for something that can motivate me and I found this. Great story.
It is a really good story. This reminds us that whatever the situation you must be positive & this attitude gives you direction to change your difficulties into opportunities.
Hey, love it! Thankz.
My mother told me this story as a child. I am reminded of it every time I face adversity in my life (recently a severe attack of gout–very, very painful). The attitude of the old mule (as one old mule to another 😉 ), got me through it. I have learned these stories taught young in life live with you forever and can be your comfort and salvation when all seems lost.
Nice Story.. I really love it!
The farmer and mule story is most soul inspring! It gave me another look to life’s challenges and approach/attitude to it. Thank you Jehover God!
Great story. I am sure it will change my life because am going through a difficult moment but I am gonna be positive, no panic and face it with courage. No giving up.
The 7th sense is supreme and practical.
Even those who are dear to u, or the people u are very close to turn their backs on God will give u courage to make success out of that predicament.
Try to make your logo “be positive” for whatever you face.
Good one.
Thanks..really inspiring..
Nice story
Really nice to read
I read this story many times. Every time it fills me energy and enthusiasm to face my difficulties
GOOD COLLECTIONS
Inspiring
It’s an excellent illustration which has to be applied in their daily life.
wow! a fantastic story…
nice and inspiring story.
What a smart story.
This was very inspiring to me. Thank you so much for posting it.
What a mind blowing and life changing story! So inspiring.
Very nice sir, superb i like it very much thank your very much for sharing . a big Applause ………..
Superub………
Always face difficulties with courage & never give in, soon the difficulties will vanish. I liked the moral of the story. Thanks 4 posting the wonderfull stories.
It is… so good…
Very motivating story…. good
When it rains, every bird takes shelter, except eagle. It avoid rain simply by flying above the clouds. Problems are common to all, ATTITUDE makes the difference…
It is a really good story.
I find it hard to overcome the little difficulties in life.,, after reading this, I realized that I can overcome all the obstacles as long as im keeping my faith and be positive,.. thanks to the mule 🙂
This is a lovely and positive story! And it also gives a moral that if animal’s cat give up than why should we “HUMAN BEING’S”. IN LIFE NOT ONLY ENTHUSIASM BUT POSITIVE THINKING IS ALSO VERY NECESSARY!!
I really appretiate this moral boosting story.. Superb…..!!!!!!!!!!!
Very soul-consoling!!!!!!
Think a passitive way, when you are in trouble.
Nice story
This is so remarkable… I really like this one 🙂
simply great!
whawww!!!!!!!!!! really mind blowing
this story inspires me a lot.after reading this i learn to face difficulties positively
This story inspires people not to panic in bad times and face that problem bravely.
The story is exceptionaly good and conveys a for the hard working and inspired people. Gr888888888 one………
Nice!!!
It has a lovely message.
Superb
Excellent story.
Listen to ur inner words don’t listen any one words……
Truly lovely and an inspiring one…..will share it with all my friends.
Excellent!
lol………………the mule has something inside his head…………………..anyway it is a good story
EXCELLENT…its abt convertin all ur “-” to “+”
I like this story very much and I got advantage more in life to be more persistent and resistant! Thanks much more again!!!
PS: I am from Eritrea.
A most inspiring story to win over the tough situation in life.
Wow! Fantastic, marvelous, superb…
Great motivating story…
Thanks..
Excellent & highly motivating.
Really inspiring!
The story is really good i like it alot