Right from the Inbox…

Today’s missive is one Ugly Ass Opinion takes no credit for. It arrived in my inbox, sent by a friend; a much passed-around email with no author attached. What follows is an exact copy of the text. I have no doubt it’s been changed over time, but certainly not by me. Hats off to the original writer of the piece—wherever you may be.

 

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. He was astonished at what he saw. With each 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 happily 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 are 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:

Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.
Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.
Live simply and appreciate what you have. 
Give more.
Expect less 

NOW …………Enough of that crap. 

 

 

The donkey later came back, and bit the farmer who had tried to bury him. The gash from the bite was infected and the farmer eventually died in agony from septic shock.                           

Moral of the Story:
When you do something wrong and try to cover your ass, it always comes back to bite you. 

 

 

 Donkey! by Brujita del Sur

 

Could I ask for more appropriate Spam? Why no, I could not.

That said, Ugly Ass Opinion will be taking a few days off due to a death in the family. Back soon, carry on.

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6 Responses to “Right from the Inbox…”

  1. margeauxj Says:
    May 8, 2008 at 9:26 am

    LMAO! Best. Email. Ever!

    I am sorry to hear about your loss.

  2. mongoliangirl Says:
    May 8, 2008 at 9:36 am

    Indeed this email rings true when I consider we have a donkey we’ve trained to ’shake hands’ like a dog, but who will just as likely try to mount you!
    http://thecusp.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/bad-dreams-donkey-humps-other-inappropriate-things/

  3. streetpreacher Says:
    May 8, 2008 at 11:48 am

    Indeed. Great Story. Look forward to more!

  4. Denice. Says:
    May 8, 2008 at 12:04 pm

    Great lesson

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  5. betme Says:
    May 8, 2008 at 7:49 pm

    Heartfelt condolenses to you and your family. We will miss you while you are gone.

    HUGZ…

  6. K. Trainor Says:
    May 16, 2008 at 8:18 am

    Thank you for the condolences. You’re very kind.

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