A wonderful Message by George Carlin:
The paradox of our time in history is
that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers,
wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints.
We
spend more,but have less, we buy more, but enjoy
less.
We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time.
We have
more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less
judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more
medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend
too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast,
get too angry, stay up too late, get up too
tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray
too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but
reduced ourvalues.
We talk too much, love too seldom,
and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but
not a life.
We've added years to life not life to
years.
We've been all the way to the moon and back,
but have trouble crossing the street to meet a
new neighbor.
We conquered outer space but not inner
space.
We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted
the soul.
We've conquered the atom, but not our
prejudice.
We write more, but learn less.
We plan more,
but accomplish less.
We've learned to rush,
but not to wait.
We build more computers to hold
more information, to produce more copies than
ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and
slow digestion, big men and small character,
steep profits and shallow relationships.
These
are the days of two incomes but more divorce,
fancier houses, but broken homes.
These are days
of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway
morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and
pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
It is a time when there is much in the showroom
window and nothing in the stockroom.
A time when
technology can bring this letter to you, and a time
when you can choose either to share this insight,
or to just hit delete.
Remember, spend some time with your loved
ones, because they are not going to be around
forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone
who looks up to you in awe, because that little person
soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one
next to you, because that is the only treasure you
can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean
it.
A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes
from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the
moment for someday that person will not be there
again.
Give time to love, give time to speak,
and give time to share the precious thoughts in your
mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of
breaths we take, but by the moments that take our
breath away.
If you don't copy and send this to at
least 8 people.... who cares?
George Carlin
Have a great day!!
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