A couple of years ago, I learned this lesson. I learned it in the back of a New York City taxi cab. Here’s what happened. I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Grand Central Station. We were driving in the right lane when, all of a sudden, 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’s back end by just inches!
The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling bad words at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was friendly. So, I said, “Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!” And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, “The Law of the Garbage Truck.”
Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they’ll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don’t take it personally. You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You’ll be happy you did.
So this was it: The “Law of the Garbage Truck.” I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people a work, at home, on the streets? It was that day I said, “I’m not going to do anymore.”
Well, now “I see Garbage Trucks.” I see the load they’re carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And like my Taxi Driver, I don’t make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on.
The mark of a successful person is how quickly she can get back her focus on what’s important.
Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting. Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses. Leaders and parents know that they have to be fully present, and at their best for the people they care about.
The bottom line is that successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day.
What about you? What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by? Here’s my bet. You’ll be happier. Life’s too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so.. Love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don’t.
- Author Unknown
The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling bad words at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was friendly. So, I said, “Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!” And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, “The Law of the Garbage Truck.”
Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they’ll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don’t take it personally. You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You’ll be happy you did.
So this was it: The “Law of the Garbage Truck.” I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people a work, at home, on the streets? It was that day I said, “I’m not going to do anymore.”
Well, now “I see Garbage Trucks.” I see the load they’re carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And like my Taxi Driver, I don’t make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on.
The mark of a successful person is how quickly she can get back her focus on what’s important.
Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting. Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses. Leaders and parents know that they have to be fully present, and at their best for the people they care about.
The bottom line is that successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day.
What about you? What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by? Here’s my bet. You’ll be happier. Life’s too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so.. Love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don’t.
- Author Unknown
Just the way we need the Garbage truck to come pick our trash that accumulates in our home, we need JESUS to remove all the filth and trash that resides in us! When we forget to take out the house trash it will take an ugly turn! Bugs come in, it starts smelling, all kinds of virus and bacteria accumulates and germs everywhere, and slowly the people in the house gets sick if it continues in that manner! RIGHT?!
Ephesians 4:31-32 - Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Likewise, in similar fashion, if we quit reading the word of God, and quit obeying the word and start to feed ourselves with the world then we will eventually see a decline in our spiritual journey! We will feel restless, discomfort, something fishy starts to smell! ALL kinds of sinful nature enters our heart when we don't guard ourselves with the word of God! SO stay alert and be aware of the enemies schemes. Pray and give thanks at all times so that you can please the Lord and live in confidence knowing whom you are serving. Even when others come to bother you, the Lord, will give you a peace that passeth all understanding and you will be able to forgive those who hurt and bother you. Stay firm in the Lord! Amen.
TAKING OUT TRASH begins with confession, and then counting on Jesus to get rid of it. Confession is the Key that opens the door of forgiveness.
'If we confess our sins, He is Faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." - 1 John 1:9
Forgiveness is the centerpiece of the Christian faith, and, in practice, it holds the power to free us from the grips of pain and anger that too often takes root when others wrong us. Perhaps you are seeking inspiration and guidance surrounding how to forgive yourself — or maybe you need help getting to a place of forgiveness for others. Either way you’ll find tips and examples of prayers to help you move forward in your forgiveness journey below.
TAKING OUT TRASH begins with confession, and then counting on Jesus to get rid of it. Confession is the Key that opens the door of forgiveness.
'If we confess our sins, He is Faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." - 1 John 1:9
Forgiveness is the centerpiece of the Christian faith, and, in practice, it holds the power to free us from the grips of pain and anger that too often takes root when others wrong us. Perhaps you are seeking inspiration and guidance surrounding how to forgive yourself — or maybe you need help getting to a place of forgiveness for others. Either way you’ll find tips and examples of prayers to help you move forward in your forgiveness journey below.
Here is the link for 7 Bible verses on Forgiveness - Bitterness and love can't stay together in the same heart - Short Encouragement and Prayer
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