A message by George Carlin...

"The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrow 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 degree 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 to recklessly, laugh to little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay 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 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 large 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, and 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's 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 to either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

Remember, spend time with your love ones because they're not going to be around forever. 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. 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 meant 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 the moments that take our breath away."

What do you think? I enjoy it so much and I hope you do too.

What a surprise that George Carlin said that! I didn't know he was such a deep thinker and so heartfelt. He gives off a much different impression.

I thought it was very sweet.

That is awesome. Where did you find that?

Unfortunately, Carlin didn't write it. I've never found Carlin terribly profound or funny, even when he was on the Bob Newhart show back in the late 70's. the only skit of Carlin's that I have ever found funny is one he did about long hair.

It is from a friend in my philosophy class...I'm glad you are enjoying it:)

Too bad...Thank you for your information; I've learned new things; I have to update my friend about the source.

Someone actually sent me an email the other day that had this with beautiful pictures in the background.....really thought provoking. It's amazing when you really think about it.....