The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller
buildings but
shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints.
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 live. 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 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.
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, give time to share the
precious thoughts in your mind.
To all my friends in my life, thanks for being there.
Sent in by Peggy R......Thanks!