A friend forwarded this to me from the internet. I
thought it was one of the better “Fwd’s” so I saved it for you. Rich
GEORGE CARLIN (His wife
recently died...)
Isn't it amazing that
George Carlin - iconoclastic and mouthy comedian
of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very
eloquent ...
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 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.
If you don't send this to
at least 8 people....who cares?
George Carlin