There’s a pasture out here I pass by fairly regularly. In that pasture is many cows and one donkey. I figured the farmer had their reasons and went about my way. I’d learn the reason years later.

Yesterday my youngest noticed that donkey and asked about it. I told her the donkey was there to protect the cows from coyotes. She asked me how that worked and I said, “I’m not really sure how it works…just that it’s good practice.”

I realized  in that moment that it’s ONE donkey. Whomever discovered this and everyone who practices this are smart. It’s a great idea that works!

So, there’s one donkey in this pasture full of cows. It’s job is just to be there. It protects the cows from coyotes by just being there. One donkey.

I’d like you to think on this for a moment. Yes, it’s a donkey…doesn’t seem like much of an animal in this modern age. Yet, it’s valuable to a farmer. The farmer doesn’t have to invest in many gadgets for the safety of his cows. He just has to have one donkey.

You’re one person. You make a difference in every day, on some level, just by being you.