[Chat] FW:George Carlin

[Stephen J Gewirtz]

George Carlin was so right about what is so wrong with our times.

Steve.

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>     In a message dated 1/22/2008 12:55:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>     KSSHORE writes:
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>         *           */An Interesting Perspective to share/
>         */
>         GEORGE CARLIN (His wife recently died...) /**/
>
>                                                            /**/  
>         Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and
>         80's - could write something so very eloquent...and so very
>         appropriate.
>
>            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 neighbour. 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/*
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