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posted December 31, 2002 04:49 PM
Something to think about by George Carlin
A thoughtful message from comedian George Carlin, whose wife died recently
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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 but 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.
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.
  
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posted December 31, 2002 05:02 PM
Very well said. Thanks for sharing this.
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posted December 31, 2002 09:52 PM
When I listen to someone who's felt the pain,I gain so much in deep truth. I for one,am guilty of taking too many things for granted.I went a whole winter without running water and electricity and every time I take a shower,I still consider it a blessing.
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posted January 01, 2003 01:20 AM
too true......tooo dam true......
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posted January 01, 2003 11:17 AM
I'm amazed that George Carlin wrote that. Half of it sounds very uncharacteristic of that guy. Maybe a little retrospect has helped him.
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posted January 01, 2003 12:44 PM
I met him on a cruise in 2001. He is actually a really nice guy, very well spoken and a lot more thoughtful then his act portrays. His wife's death really hit him very hard.
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posted January 02, 2003 05:30 PM
He was sure crude about a month ago when I saw him live. I loved most of it though..
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DaveInDaytona
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posted January 02, 2003 05:42 PM
Written by Jeff Dickson (at least most of it), not George Carlin.
Still a good read.
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