THE PARADOX OF OUR TIME 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.
We have 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.
We 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 write more, but learn less.
We plan more, but accomplish less.
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've learned to rush, but not to wait.
We build more computers to hold more information
to produce more copies
but communicate less and less.
These are the days of fast foods and slow digestion.
These are the days of 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.
These are the days of overweight bodies, and
pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
These are the days when there is much in the
showroom window and nothing in the stockroom.
These are the days when technology can bring you
this letter and you choose either to share it or 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 will soon 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.
Remember that 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.
Remember to give time to love,
give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your
mind.
GEORGE CARLIN via Shannon
Rudolph