kjly63
10-23-2006, 07:35 AM
what has become our way of life..................makes you wish you had lived in simpler times.
> 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 livin g, 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
>
------ End of Forwarded Message
> 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 livin g, 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
>
------ End of Forwarded Message