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Words to live by. "Have a garbage-free day!"

Words to live by. "Have a garbage-free day!"

Old 08-20-2010, 04:34 AM
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Hi ladies and men, Got this today in a email and thought it was something you all would like.

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? This 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, 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. 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. Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it! Have a garbage-free day!
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Old 08-20-2010, 04:37 AM
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AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! That is so true, and I needed to hear that!
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Old 08-20-2010, 04:38 AM
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YAYS! :D

That's EXACTLY what I need!
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Old 08-20-2010, 04:42 AM
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Sooooo True Thank You
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Old 08-20-2010, 05:02 AM
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Perfect! Thanks for the inspiration ;-)
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Old 08-20-2010, 05:43 AM
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Thank you so much for this inspirational story! I'll definitely pass this on to my family and friends!
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Old 08-20-2010, 05:51 AM
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Thank You, I needed that!!
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Old 08-20-2010, 05:53 AM
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That's the way to put a little perspective in your day ! THANKS :thumbup: :D :D :D
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Old 08-20-2010, 05:55 AM
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So true!! But I need the reminder all the time, thanks!! :D:D:D
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Old 08-20-2010, 06:16 AM
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Good perspective to have! Thanks for sharing! :)
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