A Paradox of our Time in History
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 it less.
We have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences,
but less time; we have more degrees, but less sense; more know
ledge,but less judgment; more experts, but 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 too quickly, stay up too late,
get up too tired, read too seldom, watch TV too much, andpray 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 the new neighbor.
We’ve 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 split 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 have less communication.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion; tall men, and
short character; steep profits, and shallow relationships.
These are the times of world peace, but domestic warfare; more leisure,
but less fun; more kinds of food, but less nutrition.
These are days of two incomes, but more divorce; of fancier houses,
but broken homes.These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers,
throw-away 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 show 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.
-George Carlin
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 huge to the one next to you, because that
is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn’t
cost a thing.
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 you.
Remember; to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that
person will not be there again.
Give the time to love, give the time to speak! And give the 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.
