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The Paradox of our Time
By George CarlinThe 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. Weve learned how to make a living, but not a life,
weve added years to life not life to years. Weve 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. Weve done larger things, but not
better things. Weve cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. Weve conquered
the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but
accomplish less. Weve 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 show 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 doesnt cost a cent.
Remember, to say I Love you to your spouse 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 some day that person will not be there
again. Give time to Love, give time to speak, give time to share the precious thoughts in
your mind. To all my friends in my life, thanks for being there!
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