God,
Today I know that Your light is there for me even on the days that seem dark and overcast. Even when my problems seem most troubling, Your light shines. I know that as long as I follow the steps, Your light cannot disappear from my eyes again. Give me the strength today to humbly follow the Twelve Steps and stay in Your light. Amen.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
The Law of the Garbage Truck
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.
How often do you let garbage trucks run right over you? And how often do you take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the streets?
Tell yourself, "I'm not going to do it anymore."
Start really seeing the garbage trucks. See the load they're carrying. See them coming to drop it off. Don't make it a personal thing…just smile, wave, wish them well and move on.
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?
One bet is that 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.
Believe that everything happens for a reason.
If you get a chance , TAKE IT!
If it changes your life, LET IT!
Nobody said it would be easy...they just promised it would be worth it!
Thanks to my Wonderful Significant Other and Friend Laura for this post.
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.
How often do you let garbage trucks run right over you? And how often do you take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the streets?
Tell yourself, "I'm not going to do it anymore."
Start really seeing the garbage trucks. See the load they're carrying. See them coming to drop it off. Don't make it a personal thing…just smile, wave, wish them well and move on.
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?
One bet is that 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.
Believe that everything happens for a reason.
If you get a chance , TAKE IT!
If it changes your life, LET IT!
Nobody said it would be easy...they just promised it would be worth it!
Thanks to my Wonderful Significant Other and Friend Laura for this post.
Welcome to my New Blog
I have been kicking around the idea of starting a blog based on the philosophies of Dr. Bob and Bill W. Two men who got together in 1934 and combined have changed the lives of millions in not billions of people throughout the world. I would be just one of those included in the many who have had the opportunity to improve their life and the quality of life of those around them. This is not inteded as a site strictly for people in a twelve step program. I am posting this in a light hearted kinda tongue in cheek sorta way. I hope that Karen and Laura get a chuckle out of this. Stay tuned for more . . .
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