Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent...and so very appropriate.

A 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.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that
take our breath away.



George Carlin

Fantastic, I've always respected that man.

George Carlin:

Quite possibly the most intellegent person in America.

A man who views life as a learning experience. He's a true joy to listen to.

Yes, I've read that before,
He's entirely right yanno? One thing that crossed my mind, is either he has come to this realization, because of age, or perhaps because of health problems. And he wanted to pass this along. You may not know, George had a heart attack a few years ago. If i remember correctly, and i think i do, underwent quad bypass surgery. Age and health problems have a way of humbling people, this is not to say he wasn't already a humble person. That was very well written, and as you can tell, he wrote it from that somewhat used, maybe a little weathered and worn, humble heart.
gotta love George!

I agree I have heard him a couple time on stage and he is great

What an awesome message! Truly a wise man. :)

This is George Carlin in natural form, it is not surprising to me at all. He is one of the best as seeing reality as it is, its just comical naturally when you analyze it.