-=PCTechTalk=- Food for thought
- From: Jenelle Vollmer <jen51us@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 08:25:41 -0700 (PDT)
> > Subject: From George Carlin A paradox
> >
> > Isn't it amazing that the 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 wonderful 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.
Jen
Jenelle Vollmer
jen51us@xxxxxxxxx
For every minute you are angry with someone, you lose 60 seconds of happiness
that you can never get back.
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