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.
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We have bigger houses
smaller families
more conveniences
less time.
We have more degrees
but less sense
more knowledge
but less judgment
more experts
yet more problems
more medicine
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
pray too seldom
We have multiplied our possessions
but reduced our values
We talk too much
love too seldom
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 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 any more.
Give time to love,
give time to speak, a
nd 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.
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