Life throws us challenges|زندگی ما رابه چالش وامی دارد

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“91st story”

First published: May.16.2019

 

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A donkey worked very hard for an old man for years. The donkey was getting old and was no longer as fast as his young days; but, he was still loyal and tried hard to be able to do the usual daily tasks so he wouldn’t be a burden for the old man.

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One day, the donkey fell into a deep well in the old man’s farm.

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The old man ran towards the sound of the donkey’s cry. When he got to the well, he realized getting the donkey out would be impossible.

He said to himself: “In any case, I’ve wanted to buy a young donkey since this one is already old. And I’ve long wanted to fill in this dried well and dig a new one. I will kill two birds with one stone. I’ll fill in the well and bury the old donkey.”

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The owner’s neighbours started helping him with throwing soil into the well. When the donkey realized what awaited him, he began to cry out loudly. But no one paid any attention, and he fell silent. The smart donkey stepped on the soil that people dropped into the well. 

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When everyone peered into the well, they saw that the donkey had shaken off and patted down with its legs all the soil that had fallen on its back. The donkey ended up on the surface and was able to jump out of the well.

Life throws us challenges, we just have to find a way to climb out of it and don’t let them burry us.

 

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120 comments ›

  1. Jim
    May 16, 2019 • 8:01 am

    those photos reminded me of how southeastern Turkey looks.

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  2. sabaniazsiddique
    May 16, 2019 • 8:13 am

    Wonderful story.
    It reminds me of the Urdu story, in which animal was dog.
    It shows story is a vagabond.
    Amazing it is. 🙂

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  4. JOY journal
    May 16, 2019 • 8:36 am

    I’d be tempted to bite the man when I got to the surface. 🙂

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  5. Roshonda N. Blackmon
    May 16, 2019 • 8:40 am

    This was beautiful. Reminds me of a song by a gospel group The Williams Brothers entitled “The Goat” – always love your stories.

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  6. efge63
    May 16, 2019 • 8:44 am

    Love your stories!!!!!!!!!!! Kisses my Laleh!!!

    People do not only talk about successes, they talk about people who overcame their challenges or disabilities. Others are inspired when you are able to overcome your challenges.

    Jaya Ramachandran

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  7. hassanmosleh
    May 16, 2019 • 8:59 am

    Beautiful story and I loved its massage that the old man was very ungrateful to his donkey.

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  11. simplywendi
    May 16, 2019 • 12:14 pm

    beautiful message………sometimes we just need to figure it out! Bless you!

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  12. Invisibly Me
    May 16, 2019 • 12:31 pm

    That story is as sad as it in inspiring! xx

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  13. Sean D. Layton
    May 16, 2019 • 1:22 pm

    For many people, loyalty is a one-way street, as the poor donkey found out.

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  15. fulvialuna1
    May 16, 2019 • 3:29 pm

    Che bella storia. E verità.

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  16. bigskybuckeye
    May 16, 2019 • 4:31 pm

    Brilliant story used as a teachable moment. Thank you for sharing.

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  19. theorangutanlibrarian
    May 17, 2019 • 11:55 am

    Really lovely story and wonderful message!

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  20. janetsm
    May 17, 2019 • 10:28 pm

    I love your stories, Laleh.

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  22. tomhudson
    May 18, 2019 • 6:28 am

    The donkey certainly was determined to live and to carry on, but I hope the old man didn’t abandon him still for a younger one. An Interesting and inspiring story, Laleh.

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  23. Jonathan Caswell
    May 18, 2019 • 12:45 pm

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    SMART DONKEY…TO…”UNBURRO” ITSELF! 🙂 PUBLISH A BOOK WITH MORE OF THESE KIND OF STORIES???

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  24. Johnzelle
    May 18, 2019 • 3:36 pm

    So inspiring!

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  25. Ultra
    May 19, 2019 • 2:52 am

    So many thoughts provide your stories.
    Others are inspired when you are able to overcome your challenges.
    Beautiful!
    greetings

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  26. Eric
    May 19, 2019 • 7:42 am

    Another great story! Thanks for sharing.

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  27. ilonapulianauskaite
    May 19, 2019 • 9:16 am

    Liked the pictures and the story❤️

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  28. equipsblog
    May 19, 2019 • 3:18 pm

    Wonderful parable. You need the patience of a donkey to succeed.

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  29. Carlies
    May 20, 2019 • 4:55 am

    Hi Laleh,
    This is such a powerfull story! It’s the first time I visit your site and to me your stories are really inspiring. Thank you for writing this down, I’m fan

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  30. sherazade
    May 20, 2019 • 10:19 am

    Ho provato comunque pena per quella che avrebbe potuto essere la fine dell’asino e vergogna per la disumanità del contadino che rispecchia l’indifferenza di questo mondo soprattutto oggi.

    sherabbraccicari 💙

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  31. tylerus
    May 20, 2019 • 1:00 pm

    Love it! Thank you for a wonderful story . . . and lesson.

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  32. Krishna
    May 21, 2019 • 8:53 am

    Inspiring story 😊 thanks for sharing❤😊🌹

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  33. Ink 'em Down
    May 24, 2019 • 3:00 pm

    Wow. Just wow. Your stories are always so amazing! ❤️

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  34. magickmermaid
    May 24, 2019 • 3:16 pm

    Smart donkey! Great story! 🙂

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  35. Ana Daksina
    May 25, 2019 • 9:44 pm

    Reblogging this to my readers at sister site Timeless Wisdoms

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  37. fantasynovel1
    May 28, 2019 • 3:24 pm

    I am happy the donkey able to jump up after his cold master try to burry him

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  40. Tails Around the Ranch
    June 7, 2019 • 1:53 pm

    Beautiful images! And congrats on your book and literary recognition. Well done!

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  41. aruna3
    July 27, 2019 • 2:21 am

    Oh.humans are cruel mostly for thier pets.beautiful pics of the loyal donkey🌹🌹🌹🌹

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  45. mitleichterfeder/elisa
    September 23, 2021 • 5:41 pm

    A wonderful story, Laleh, thank you. Elisa

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  47. Cindy Georgakas
    October 2, 2021 • 9:46 pm

    The mastery na mystery of a wise donkey.. Nice my friend!💖

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  48. nitinsingh
    October 11, 2021 • 11:12 pm

    you a grt story teller Best message in such simple words

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