| 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 neighbour. 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.
Life is not measured by
the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath
away. |