hi guys, im sharing this wonderful message from George Carlin...
By daryljane
@daryljane (3406)
Philippines
July 10, 2007 8:52pm CST
George Carlin
Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - gross and
Mouthy comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write
Something so very eloquent ..and so very
Appropriate.
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.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we Take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
with the situation we have right now..what george carlin wrote is pretty much true...do you think you relate to most of it...this hit me bull eye actually..im temper and all that...
3 responses
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
11 Jul 07
I absolutely LOVE George Carlin...he may be "foul" mouthed but if you really pay attention to his stand up comedy he makes a lot of sense! The great comedians always do IMO...
I've read that before in fact I beleive I saw the tour show (on tv) where he ends his act with this if I'm not mistaken...
@daryljane (3406)
• Philippines
11 Jul 07
i havent really seen him in on tv so to speak..but when i read about the message...its really true!!! i have to search who this guy is...that message is really an eye opener..hope a lot of people can still get to read it.
@navtech (1773)
• India
11 Jul 07
Dear daryljane, Thank you for posting this discussion. It was very interesting to read and convey lot of messages for better life. It is wonderful. Keep posting such a good informative materials. Thank you again.
@vonn1378 (706)
• Philippines
11 Jul 07
It is indeed true. In our busy life wherein lots of inventions, places to go, we take for granted those small things that we had. We forgot to show care to the people we love. We're busy preferring for the future which we also do not know if how long will our life be.



