nyaxea
November 19th, 2005, 07:36 AM
just got it.......
> 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 your little children who look up to
> you, because they will soon 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.
> 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 your little children who look up to
> you, because they will soon 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.