GEORGE CARLIN (His wife died early in 2008... and
George followed her, dying in July 2008). Isn't it amazing that George Carlin -
comedian of the 70's and 80's – could write something so very eloquent...and so
very appropriate.
A 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 our values. 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.
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