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~ A Message ~

Friday October 12, 2007 at 06:04PM

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 a nd 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.

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Topherpro says:
George Carlin is one of the best, hands down, yet I think many of these statements are only used for effect, and the last bit is unlike anything I can imagine hearing from him...
... but he does have a point ! :)
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
so what if they are used for effect, if they can make someone realize one thing and change one thing for the better than I'm all for the 'effect' bit :-) .. so for the last sentence, not sure that's his either ... :-)
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
JoJo says:
Wow...I'm sending this one ot. Thank you for posting:)
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
you're welcome, yep, it makes you think, put things into perspective and slow down and enjoy life :-)
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
Roberto Ballerini - travelingpro says:
Thanks for giving me something to think about.

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Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
Happy to be of help ... does it hurt you to think? (just kidding) .. :-)
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Roberto Ballerini - travelingpro replies:
Only when I smile ;-))

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Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink / translate )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
Oh really? That's not nice :-(
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
Roberto Ballerini - travelingpro replies:
Only a gag from a movie :-)

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Cheyenne says:
GEORGE CARLIN (seine Frau ist vor kurzem gestorben...) Es ist nicht überraschend, daß George Carlin - Schauspieler der siebziger Jahre und der achtziger Jahre - etwas schreiben könnte so sehr redegewandt... und so sehr passend ist. Eine Anzeige durch George Carlin: Das Paradoxe unserer Zeit in der Geschichte ist, daß wir höhere Gebäude aber kürzere Tempers, breitere Autobahnen, aber schmalere Veranschaulichungen haben. Wir wenden mehr auf, aber haben kleiner, kaufen wir mehr, aber genießen kleiner. Wir haben grössere Häuser und kleinere Familien, mehr Bequemlichkeiten, aber weniger Zeit. Wir haben mehr Grad aber weniger Richtung, mehr Wissen, aber weniger Urteil, mehr Experten, dennoch mehr Probleme, mehr Medizin, aber weniger Wellness. Wir trinken zu viel, rauchen zuviel, wenden zu recklessly auf, lachen zu wenig, fahren zu schnelles , sind lange zu verärgert, bleiben zu lange auf, stehen zu müde auf, lesen zu wenig, schauen zuviel fern und beten zu selten. Wir haben unseren Besitz multipliziert, aber unsere Werte verringert. Wir sprechen zuviel, lieben zu selten und hassen zu häufig. Wir haben erlernt, wie man lebt, aber nicht ein Leben bildet. Wir haben Jahre dem Leben des Lebens nicht Jahren hinzugefügt. Wir sind vollständig zum Mond und zur Rückseite gewesen, aber haben Mühe, die Straße zu kreuzen, um einen neuen Nachbar zu treffen. Wir eroberten Weltraum aber nicht inneren Raum. Wir haben größere Sachen, aber nicht bessere Sachen getan. Wir haben oben die Luft gesäubert, aber beschmutzt unsere Seele. Wir haben das Atom, aber nicht unser Vorurteil erobert. Wir schreiben mehr, aber erlernen weniger. Wir planen mehr, aber vollenden weniger. Wir sind am hetzen, aber lernen nicht, zu warten. Wir errichten mehr Computer, um mehr Informationen zu halten, um mehr Kopien als überhaupt zu produzieren, aber wir stehen weniger und weniger in Verbindung. Diese sind die Zeiten der Schnellimbisse und der langsamen Verdauung, grosse Männer ein Nd kleiner Buchstabe, steile Profite und flache Verhältnisse. Diese sind die Tage von zwei Einkommen aber von mehr Scheidung, phantastischere Häuser, aber gebrochene Häuser. Diese sind Tage der schnellen Reisen, der Wegwerfwindeln, des throwaway Sittlichkeitsgefühls, der One Night Stand Plätze, der überladenen Körper und der Pillen, die alles vom Beifall, zur Ruhe tun, um zu töten. Es ist eine Zeit, als es viel im Schaufenster und nichts im Stockroom gibt. Eine Zeit, wenn Technologie ihnen diesen Buchstaben holen kann und eine Zeit, wenn Sie beschließen können entweder, diesen Einblick zu teilen oder Löschung gerade schlagen... Erinnern Sie sich; verbringen Sie einige Zeit mit Ihrem liebsten, weil sie nicht für immer da sein werden. Erinnern Sie sich, sagen Sie ein freundliches Wort zu jemand, ders bis in ihr Auge schaut, weil diese kleine Person bald aufwächst und Ihre Seite läßt. Erinnern Sie sich, eine warme Umarmung und die nähe zu geben, weil der der einzige Schatz ist, den Sie mit Ihrem Herzen geben können und es nicht einen Cent kostet. Erinnern Sie sich, "ich liebe Dich" zu sagen, zu Ihrem Partner und Ihr liebte eine, aber bedeutet es am allermeisten. Ein Kuß und umfasset, wenn es vom tiefen Innere von Ihnen kommt. Erinnern Sie sich, Hände zu halten und den Moment für eines Tages diese Person zu schätzen ist nicht dort wieder. Geben Sie Zeit zu lieben, Zeit zu geben zu sprechen! Und Gebenzeit, die kostbaren Gedanken in Ihrem Verstand zu teilen. UND ERINNERN SIE IMMER SICH: Das Leben wird nicht durch die Zahl Atem, den wir nehmen, aber bis zum den Momenten gemessen, die uns den Atem nehmen.
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink / translate )
Cheyenne says:
sorry its not so good translatet, aber für die deutschsprechenden unter uns ein bissle verständlicher...
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink / translate )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
Danke Schoen for translating ... you are so kind :-)
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
llynus says:
^ - ^
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
Wiki Tangopro says:
well...
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
well what?
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
Wiki Tangopro replies:
well said - or well written

I agree to most of the statements and identify with too many too...-conclusions.

My father-in-law died a month ago and my sister is actually running a therapy against cancer...

These words had quite an impact on me and they are chosen very well.

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Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
I'm so sorry to hear about your personal tragedy. I hope that these words can give you courage every day when you wake up. :-))) I wish you courage for the future :-))
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
Christophe Ruellepro says:
J'ai des progrès à faire.... y'a du boulot ;)
il manque quand même l'indispensable pourquoi faire aujourd'hui ce que l'on peut faire demain... ou le contraire, à chacun de décider ;)
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink / translate )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
euh ... alors ta devise? la premiere? la seconde?
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink / translate )
Christophe Ruellepro replies:
et bien tu peux deviner la réponse ;)
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink / translate )
Christophe Ruellepro says:
This letter reminds me a story about stones and life priorities: Of Stones, Pebbles and Sand. What are the Stones in your Life?
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
Oui, I had heard that story before and thank-you for sharing again with us. Sometimes it's nice to sit back, read and think of life really is ... :-). Merci
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
what about this one? 86,400 secondes
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~ Bibi ~ edited this comment 2 years ago.
SublimeImage says:
this is so touching! thanks for sharing it!
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
You are more than welcome ... nice to sit back and put things back into perspective to realize what is really important ... have a read on Christophe Ruelle's story ... does the same thing :-)
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
Sammy68 says:
He has always been a very smart person. This could be a "soon- to -become" historical writing.
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
Now that would be great :-)
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
Fly says:
Is it ok to put this into my blog too?
Its amazing to read it......
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
Absolutely Fly ... the more we spread the word, the more people we will touch :-)
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
Granddesign says:
Hi, thank you for sharing this wonderful essay. It is a very interesting read. I would like to point out that it was written by Dr. Bob Moorehead, and not George Carlin. It seems George is pretty upset that it is attributed to him.
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
Thanks for sharing ... so Mr. George phoned you and told you this?
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
I've now removed credit to George Carlin but have left the text ... ;-0
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
Lichtbold says:
Great words, thank you!
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )
~ Bibi ~ replies:
not mine, not George Carlin's ... not sure who's they are but yes I agree with you ... they're nice :-)
Posted 2 years ago. ( permalink )

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