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 c opies 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.


George Carlin