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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.
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