The Law of the Garbage Truck

Some of you may have seen an email going around about "The Law of the Garbage Truck". If you look back on the very first blog I wrote I mention that you need to avoid those who gush toxic negativity into your world. This email which was sent to me this week caught my attention because the story goes on to tell about a driver who is almost hit by another vehicle by no fault of his own, only to have the driver of the other vehicle yell at him after the near miss! His reaction was to smile (not sarcastically, but sincerely smile) and wave, then move on. When asked how he could just "blow that off" like he did he explained that 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 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. I also think this is an excellent analogy to share with any kids in your life about the value of being kind to others. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so..... 'Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't.'