Con't offense story

PERSON: Brenda, Please tell me the story of a man, a boy and a donkey.

MEDICINE WOMAN: There was an old man, a boy and a donkey. They were going to town and it was decided that the boy should ride.

As they went along they passed some people who thought that it was a shame for the boy to ride and the old man to walk. The old man and boy decided that maybe the critics were right so they changed positions.

Later, they passed some more people who thought that it was a real shame for that man to make such a small boy walk. The two decided that maybe they should both walk.

Soon they passed some people who thought that it was stupid to walk when they had a donkey to ride. The man and the boy decided maybe the best thing would be for them both to ride the donkey.

Soon, they passed a group who thought that it was a shame to put such a load on a poor helpless animal. The old man and the boy decided that maybe the critics were right so they decided to carry the donkey.

As they crossed a bridge, they lost their grip on the animal and he fell into the river and drowned.

The Moral of the Story: If you try to please everyone, you will eventually lose your ass!

PERSON:
What a wonderful story. I'm so glad I wrote you a note. I was bothered by your many posts and now I know what I was to learn. I recently joined facebook. At first, I didn't like how my old high school friends only posted complaints. I began to make friends with like minded people that I would find commenting in a nice pleasant way. I began to rejoice that now most of my facebook friends posts were positive and life-giving. Today, my spouse and I started our day worried about finances and rather than give thanks for your positive posts, I was irritated by them. Because I was not looking with love, I couldn't help myself. I am sorry that I took my out-of-alignment out on you Brenda. I was taken a back by your mention of being a good girl. I worry about being good and such things myself. I am trying desperately to pull my family out of a financial mess and trying to not have lack mentality. I have chosen to see your posts as another example of abundance that is all around me. Many blessings to you my friend. Please forgive me.

MEDICINE WOMAN:
Again you have blessed me. I am so happy. That we connected. I can't stop crying. I know I truly have healed something in my life. Keep being the beautiful person you are and keep yourself open so you can consciously see when your thoughts drive you in a different direction. Sometimes we tank instead of thank but then hopefully we can outgrow that and give more thanks then tanks. Remember for every thought you think your brain has to create a chemical peptide so you will feel it and it goes out into the world to create that experience.

Many Blessing from Medicine Woman Brenda Bates