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bluidkiti · 08-12-2013, 08:28 AM

The Law of the Garbage Truck Author Unknown

One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us.

My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really friendly.

So I asked, "Why did you just do that? That guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!"

This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, "The Law of the Garbage Truck."

He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage -- frustration, anger, disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you.

Don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on.

Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't."

dwmoeller · 08-12-2013, 10:27 AM

I like this one. I copied it and I am going to share it with others.

MajestyJo · 08-13-2013, 10:05 AM

A long time favourite, had it on my sites. Thanks for the memory.

dwmoeller · 08-29-2013, 04:28 PM

I shared it with my sister and she told me that she put it up in her bathroom so she could see it every day.

imi · 10-08-2013, 09:08 AM

Thanks for sharing. Especially like the last picture, the word I got was "Stronghold" and safe in the care of my God.

08-12-2013, 08:28 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,907	The Law of the Garbage Truck The Law of the Garbage Truck Author Unknown One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really friendly. So I asked, "Why did you just do that? That guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, "The Law of the Garbage Truck." He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage -- frustration, anger, disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't." __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

08-12-2013, 10:27 AM	#2
dwmoeller Senior Member Yeti Sports 8- Jungle Swing Champion! Skeet Shooting Champion! Shoot The Moon Champion! Blitz World War Champion! Duck Hunt 2: 2 Duck Shooting Champion! Dynomite Champion! Blow Up Champion! Bubble Bugs Champion! Happy Flying Cow Champion! Pool Profi 2 Champion! Air Attack One Champion! Alchemy II Champion! Avalanche Run Champion! Billards Champion! Blocks Champion! Bookworm Champion! Bowling Master Champion! Classic Frogger Champion! Connect 4 Champion! Crazy Pool 2 Champion! Crazy Pool Champion! Duck Hunt 2 Champion! 9 Ball Pool Champion! Flash Golf Champion! Free Cell - Classic Champion! Ten Pin Bowling Champion! Pepsi Max Pinball Champion! Mini Putt Champion! Bugs Bunnys Home Run Derby Champion! Yahtzee! Champion! Flying Cow Champion! Golf Ace Champion! Midi Golf Champion! Pepsi Max Breakout Champion! Solitaire Golf SLingo Champion! Yahtzee 23. Champion! Plupon Champion! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North Dakota Posts: 3,942	I like this one. I copied it and I am going to share it with others. __________________ Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay sober! Dave

08-13-2013, 10:05 AM	#3
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	A long time favourite, had it on my sites. Thanks for the memory. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

08-29-2013, 04:28 PM	#4
dwmoeller Senior Member Yeti Sports 8- Jungle Swing Champion! Skeet Shooting Champion! Shoot The Moon Champion! Blitz World War Champion! Duck Hunt 2: 2 Duck Shooting Champion! Dynomite Champion! Blow Up Champion! Bubble Bugs Champion! Happy Flying Cow Champion! Pool Profi 2 Champion! Air Attack One Champion! Alchemy II Champion! Avalanche Run Champion! Billards Champion! Blocks Champion! Bookworm Champion! Bowling Master Champion! Classic Frogger Champion! Connect 4 Champion! Crazy Pool 2 Champion! Crazy Pool Champion! Duck Hunt 2 Champion! 9 Ball Pool Champion! Flash Golf Champion! Free Cell - Classic Champion! Ten Pin Bowling Champion! Pepsi Max Pinball Champion! Mini Putt Champion! Bugs Bunnys Home Run Derby Champion! Yahtzee! Champion! Flying Cow Champion! Golf Ace Champion! Midi Golf Champion! Pepsi Max Breakout Champion! Solitaire Golf SLingo Champion! Yahtzee 23. Champion! Plupon Champion! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North Dakota Posts: 3,942	I shared it with my sister and she told me that she put it up in her bathroom so she could see it every day. __________________ Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay sober! Dave

10-08-2013, 09:08 AM	#5
imi Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 2	Thanks for sharing. Especially like the last picture, the word I got was "Stronghold" and safe in the care of my God. __________________ imi

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