Friday, April 3, 2009

The Paradox of Our Age

I got this email from one of my co-workers and it really makes a lot of sense. Especially with everthing going on in the world today :) I just thought I would share on this rainy lovely Friday!


The Paradox of Our Age

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 it 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, but 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 too quickly, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too seldom, 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 the 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've split 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 have less real communication. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion; tall men, and short character; steep profits, and shallow relationships.

These are the times of world peace, but domestic warfare; more leisure, but less fun; more kinds of food, but less nutrition.

These are days of two incomes, but more divorce; of 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 show 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 to 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.

9 comments:

Caution/Lisa said...

That is all true and deep.

Congrats to your boy. First jobs are fantastic, and I hope he loves every minute of his!

Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades. said...

Wake up call!

Busy Bee Suz said...

What a great reminder of what is important!!!

HalfAsstic.com said...

Wow! What beautiful sentiments.

Big Hair Envy said...

I needed that little slap in the face....

Thanks for the attitude adjustment:)

The Salesman said...

Something to read at the beginning of every day. I really like this post.

I Am Woody said...

Beautiful!!

Unknown said...

GREAT Post!!
Going to print that one out! :)

BTW...my word verification for the day here is mastuelt! Just thought I should share that with you!

Leave a Legacy said...

Just happened upon you and like this post. It is so true and such a good reminder about what it important. I choose to share this insight and not delete it.
Thanks.
Nina
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