A Whole New World! Baby Donkey Feels the Fear and Thrill of Discovering What's Outside His Home

June 4, 2024 Doris de Luna

"A whole new world (Don't you dare close your eyes)
A hundred thousand things to see (Hold your breath, it gets better)
I'm like a shooting star, I've come so far
I can't go back to where I used to be (A whole new world) . . ."

You must remember this popular song from the animated Disney movie Aladdin.

This is the experience of this baby donkey named Spanky, who at first was filled with fear of leaving his home and walking into a new world. Just as his human mom described this baby's hesitation, it was taking him (almost) forever to decide if he wanted to go out and leave the security of the haven he's known since birth.

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What's out there? Will he be safe? Will he be happy if he takes those brave steps into the vast unknown?

Well, just as it's said in the essay Self-Reliance, "none but he knows what that is which he can do, nor does he know until he has tried." Nope, donkeys are not familiar with Ralph Waldo Emerson and other famous sages. But then, it's part of nature for wisdom and courage to spring even from the heart of ordinary animals.

And so, imitating his mom's bravery and fulfilling the desire to meet his dad, Spanky finally took those steps.

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It was not as scary as he had thought! Spanky easily found his mom, and she was very proud of her brave boy. She kept on watching lovingly over him as Spanky started to discover what was outside their home.

There was another animal that didn't look like his mom, which probably meant it was not his dad. It was white with four legs - must be one of their neighbors whom Spanky's mom has mentioned before when she was talking to him about the farm.

But where's dad?

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At last, Spanky met his father, Algebra Louis! Now, he knows where he got his cute looks!

He's also a great dad who showed Spanky more of this whole new world, where there's snow, the barn, and trees beyond the fence. His mom and dad have even taken Spanky to concerts, where he learned about music. Then there's his dad's excellent and patient coaching for Spanky to become skilled at tug-of-war and wrestling.

Spanky couldn't be more grateful for having Claire as his mom and Algebra Louis as his dad! And he surely looks forward to meeting more neighbors, wrestling with more friends, and growing up in this exciting, new world!

Doris de Luna

For more than 20 years now, I’ve been devoting my heart, energy, and time to fulfilling my dream, which – many people may agree – is not among the easiest aspirations in life. Part of my happiness is having been able to lend a hand to many individuals, companies, and even governments as an investigative journalist, creative writer, TV director, and radio broadcaster.

At home, I spend my free time learning how to cook various cuisines. Tiramisu, chocolate mousse, and banoffee pie are my favorite desserts. Playing with our dogs, Mushu and Jerusalem, is also a special part of my day. And, of course, I read a lot – almost anything under the sun. But what really makes me feel alive is meeting people from various walks of life and writing about their stories, which echo with the tears and triumph of an unyielding spirit, humanity, and wisdom.

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