[Mb-civic] Re: Tony Foutz Sent This

[Debbie Bennett]

http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/paradox.asp

Hey Michael,

I've read this before and just thought we should give credit where 
credit is due.  George Carlin did not, in fact, pen this very 
insightful piece.  Click on the above link to find out where it 
originated.

Thanks for all of your forwards.  They are indeed thought provoking.

Hope you are well.

Debbie


On Apr 9, 2005, at 2:40 PM, Michael Butler wrote:

> a  message from George carlin (whose wife recently died):
>
> 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.
>
> and always remember:
>
> life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the 
> moments
> that take our breath away.
>
> if you don't send this to at least 8 people.....who cares?
>
> george carlin
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

"Prayer does not fit us for greater works; prayer is the greater work." 
Oswald Chambers
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