I received this in an email this morning.

Ok, so words of wisdom from George Carlin of all people, but whatever the source, he's right on with this one. On the heels of what we discussed in church this morning, it's worth reading and thinking about:

Subject: Words of Wisdom


A Paradox 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 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
but communicate 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 mortality,
one night stands,
overweight bodies,
and pill that does 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 just hit delete.

Remember to
spend some time with your loved ones
because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember to
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 a 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.

Give time to love,
give time to speak and
give time to share.