Amessage from George Carlin

Edited to say - George Carlin DID NOT write this, but there are still many good thoughts to ponder.

Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - gross and mouthy comedian of the
70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent.... and so very
appropriate post 9-11.

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 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.




This message was edited Jan 23, 2005 7:52 PM