We have taller buildings but shorter tempers;
We spend more, but have less;
We have bigger houses
We have more degrees, but less sense;
We drink too much, smoke too much,
We have multiplied our possessions,
We talk too much,
We've learned how to make a living,
We've been all the way to the moon and back,
We conquered outer space
We've done larger things,
We've cleaned up the air,
We've conquered the atom,
We write more,
We plan more,
We've learned to rush,
We build more computers
These are the times of fast foods
These are the days of two incomes
These are days of quick trips,
It is a time when
Remember, spend some time
Remember, say a kind word to someone
Remember, to give a warm hug
Remember, to say "I Love you"
A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt
Remember to hold hands
Give time to Love,
Return to My August 2001 Thoughts For Today
Return to My April 2001 Thoughts For Today
Paradox Of Our Time
The paradox of our time in history is that:
wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints.
we buy more, but enjoy less.
and smaller families,
more conveniences,
but less time;
more knowledge, but less judgment;
more experts, yet more problems,
more medicine, but less wellness.
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.
but reduced our values.
love too seldom,
and hate too often.
but not a life,
we've added years to life,
not life to years.
but have trouble crossing the street
to meet a new neighbor.
but not inner space.
but not better things.
but polluted the soul.
but not our prejudice.
but learn less.
but accomplish less.
but not to wait.
to hold more information
to produce more copies than ever,
but we communicate less and less.
and slow digestion;
big men and small character;
steep profits and shallow relationships.
but more divorce,
fancier houses, but broken homes.
disposable diapers,
throw-away morality,
one-night stands,
overweight bodies,
and pills that do everything
from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
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.
with your loved ones,
because they are not
going to be around forever.
who looks up to you in awe,
because that little person
soon will grow up and leave your side.
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.
to your partner
and your loved ones,
but most of all mean it.
when it comes from deep inside of you.
and cherish the moment
for some day that person
will not be there again.
give time to speak,
give time to share
the precious thoughts
in your mind.
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- Author: George Carlin
