The phrase “change is the only constant" has never been more apt than in the current environment where we constantly hear stories about cuts, increased overheads, competitive pressures and double dip recession. How we deal with the changes, will really determine our success as independent women.
Now as I was wondering what message I could give that would inspire you to continue adapting and adopting new ways of doing things, I came across a powerful story that sums up how we should all respond to change.
I must point out that although I don't agree with the farmers tactics, the gist of the story is really important.
THE WISE OLD MULE
Once there was a farmer who owned an old
mule that accidentally fell into the farmer's
well. The farmer heard the mule 'braying'- 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 neighbours together
and 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 neighbours continued
shovelling 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 SHOULD 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 distressing the
situation seemed, the old mule fought
"panic" and just kept right on SHAKING IT
OFF AND STEPPING UP!
You're right! It wasn't long before the old
mule, battered and exhausted, STEPPED
TRIUMPHANTLY OVER THE WALL OF
THAT WELL!
What seemed would bury him, actually
blessed 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, refusing to give
in to panic, bitterness, or self-pity, we can
overcome them and move on to a life of
luxury.
The adversities that come along to bury us
usually have within them, the potential to
benefit and bless us!
Remember to continue Creating Positive Change in your life as you move towards a new beginning.
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