I got this from a mail. I think it makes sense.
GEORGE CARLIN (His wife recently died...)
Isn't it amazing that George Carlin-shockcomedian of the 70's and 80's
>> - could write something so very eloquent...and so very appropriate.
>>
>> A 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 te chnology 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
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