Word Vomit for Thought

Last night Todd and I were laying in bed looking at things from his mission. He read this e-mail to me from his Grandpa and I really liked it. It's written by a comedian of the 70's and 80's named 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; more convenienves but less time. We have more degress but less sense; more knowledge but less judgment; More experts yet more problems, more medicine but less wellness. We drink to much, smoke to much, spend to recklessly, laugh to little, drive to fast, get to angry, stay up to late, get to tired, read to little, watch tv to much, and pray to seldom. We have multiplied our possessions but reduced our values. We talk to much, love to little, and hate to 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'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 write more but learn less. We plan more but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, 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 the days of quick trips, disposible diapers, throw away morality, one night stands, 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 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 becuase 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.