Paradox of Our Time

[Jassika]

George Carlin's "Paradox of Our Time"

The paradox of our time in history is that

we have taller buildings but shorter tempers;

wider freeways, but shorter viewpoints;

we spend more, but have less;

we buy more but enjoy less.

We have bigger houses but 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, 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 prejudice;

we write more but learn less;

we plan more but accomplish less;

we've learned to rush but not to wait.

We've built more computers to hold more information to

produce more copies than ever, but we communicate

less and less.

These are the times of fast food 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,

throw-away morality, one-night stands,

overweight bodies, and pills that do everything

from cheer to quiet to kill.

It is a time where there is much in the show window

and nothing in the stock room.

A time where technology can bring this note to you,

and a time where you can choose to share this insight,

or just hit delete.

Remember, spend more 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 soon that little person 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

that 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

[pritam]

Beautiful.

[Jkaur]

sweet