A timeless tale of resilience and unexpected solutions
An old donkey accidentally falls into a dry well, crying for help from his lifelong owner.
The owner calculates: "Old donkey + dry well = more cost than value." Instead of rescue, he decides to bury the donkey alive, convincing villagers to help fill the well with soil.
"For the owner who has worked hard all his life with broken bones, the donkey's eyes fill with tears at this ungratefulness."
Instead of giving up, the donkey makes a brilliant decision: With each shovel of dirt thrown down, he shakes it off and steps up higher.
Soon, to everyone's astonishment, the donkey reaches the top of the well. With one final leap, he emerges free—giving his former owner one last disgusted look before walking into the woods to live his remaining days in freedom.
When you think there's no way out, a path often reveals itself.
The donkey transformed his burial into his salvation. No matter how dire the circumstances, never surrender to despair.
Those you serve may abandon you when you're no longer useful.
Instead of standing by you in crisis, they might even contribute to your downfall. Recognize such relationships and choose your own path.
"Sometimes the very dirt meant to bury you becomes the stepping stones to your freedom."
