The Mirror and the Taxi Driver

There was once a museum with a special room made entirely of mirrors — walls, ceiling, and floor. One night, the back door was accidentally left open, and a dog wandered inside.

As the dog entered the room, it saw its own reflection all around. Thinking it was surrounded by other dogs, it got scared and started barking. The reflections barked back. The louder it barked, the louder the room echoed. The dog became more afraid and barked even more, trying to defend itself — until it collapsed from fear and exhaustion.

The next morning, the guard found the poor dog lying lifeless. No one had hurt it — it died fighting its own reflections.

Later that day, a man named Tony got into a taxi. On the way to the airport, another car suddenly swerved in front of them. The taxi driver hit the brakes just in time.

The other driver, though at fault, started yelling angrily. But Tony’s driver simply smiled and waved back.

Tony was surprised and asked, “Why didn’t you get angry? That could’ve been a serious accident!”

The driver said, “Some people are like garbage trucks. They carry anger, frustration, and stress. Sooner or later, they need to dump it. If you take it personally, you end up carrying that garbage with you. Just smile, wave, and move on.”

Tony sat quietly, thinking — both the barking dog and the angry driver were fighting shadows and reflections of their own emotions.

Moral:
The world reflects what’s inside us. If we react with anger and fear, we invite more of it. But if we choose calm and kindness, we create peace around us. Your response shapes your reality.