Paradox of our times by George Carlin

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers;

We have 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;

We have more experts yet more problems, more medicine but less wellness;

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly and laugh too little;

We drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late and get up too tired;

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 we have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.

We've 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 with each other.

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 the days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throw-away morality and one-night stands.

These are times of overweight bodies and pills that do everything from cheer you up to quiet you down to virtually kill you.

This is a time when there is much in the show-window, but nothing in the stockroom, a time when technology can bring this newsletter to you, yet a time when you can share its insight or simply hit the "delete" key.

Remember to spend some meaningful time with your loved ones, because they're not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe because that little person will soon grow up and leave your side.

Remember to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most important of all …MEAN IT!

A kiss and an embrace will mend the hurt when it comes from deep inside you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for some day that person will not be with you.