(His wife recently died...)
> 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 post 9-11.
>
> 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. > > >
George Carlin