[Prishtina-E] Food for Thought

[kosova at jps.net]

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.