a wonderful message by George Carlin. one of Americas hippest comedian

Peace,

A wonderful Message by George Carlin

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 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.


if you would like to know more about George Carlin (my Englsih teacher introduced me to his writing for english class) Imagine that!!


http://www.somebodycares4u.com/paradox.htm this one is worded a little different

later

the tired flower child

 

I was just watching old clips of him from Carson in the mid 60s and the Flip Wilson show in the early 70s. I always liked his Hippie Dippie weather forecast routine.

He was talking about how today parents schedule absolutely everything for their kids, including playtime. George says, "You parents want to do something good for your kid? Leave them the hell alone and let them stare out the window for an hour."

 

Carlin is the greatest

 

beautiful

 

I loved reading this Union...

Thanks for sharing it.

peace,
Savannah

 

Peace,


your welcome

later

the tired flower child