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 judgement;
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,
throw-away
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 show 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.
Give time
to Love, give time to speak, give time to
share the
precious thoughts in your mind.
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