<!-- web2printer:start -->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 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 to 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.